The Sixth Domain: Tech, Power and The New Geopolitics

In episode 15 of The Outside Context , Jannah Patchay and Elise Soucie Watts welcome Melanie Garson, Associate Professor in International Security & Conflict Resolution at UCL and Founder of GeopolitIQ, to explore the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and global security. They discuss how technology is reshaping global power dynamics, the challenges of digital sovereignty, and the growing importance of cyber resilience. The conversation also explores the future of warfare, including information warfare and autonomous systems, the growing geopolitical influence of technology companies, and how individuals and societies can build resilience in an increasingly uncertain technological landscape. *KEY TAKEAWAYS* In this episode, Jannah & Elise explore how: Technology is increasingly shaping geopolitical power and international relations. Digital sovereignty is becoming a critical challenge in an interconnected world. Cybersecurity and cyber resilience require greater collaboration and information sharing. AI and autonomous technologies are transforming defence and the future of warfare. Information warfare and cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly important dimensions of modern conflict. Technology companies are gaining greater influence as geopolitical actors. Countries need to strengthen their digital infrastructure to protect national security. Technological developments are changing the way governments, organisations and societies approach security. Building resilience at an individual and societal level is increasingly important. Responsible management of technology can help create a more resilient and optimistic future. *SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST* "An Outside Context Problem was the sort of thing most civilizations encountered just once, and which they tended to encounter rather in the same way a sentence encountered a full stop." — Iain M. Banks, *Excession*. This podcast discusses challenges that fall into the outside context with the innovators and visionaries who are at the forefront of technological change. It considers the big picture of technology, and why this matters for the future of human civilisation. Subscribe on YouTube to catch the full-length conversations in video, or head to our website to listen to the audio version on all major podcast platforms: https://www.theoutsidecontext.com/