Techno-nationalism

Techno-nationalism is a way of understanding how technology affects the society and culture of a nation. One common example is the use of technology to advance nationalist agendas, with the goal of promoting connectedness and a stronger national identity. As noted by Alex Capri, the rise of techno-nationalist approaches has precipitated a US-China race to promote ideological values through the reshaping of institutions and standards.[1] This idea establishes the belief that the success of a nation can be determined by how well that nation innovates and diffuses technology across its people. Technological nationalists believe that the presence of national R&D efforts, and the effectiveness of these efforts, are key drivers to the overall growth, sustainability, and prosperity of a nation.[2][3] Techno-nationalism is an increasingly dominant approach in governance that links a nation’s technological capabilities and self-sufficiency to its state security, economic prosperity, and social stability. It is a response to a new era of global systemic competition between differing ideologies of economic development.[4]

  1. ^ Capri, Alex. "Techno-nationalism and international alliances". Hinrich Foundation. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  2. ^ Edgerton, David E.H. (2007). "The Contradictions of Techno-Nationalism and Techno-Globalism: A Historical Perspective". New Global Studies. 1 (1). doi:10.2202/1940-0004.1013.
  3. ^ Adria, Marco (2010-01-28). Technology and Nationalism. McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. ISBN 978-0-7735-8040-4.
  4. ^ "Techno-nationalism and its impact on geopolitics and trade | Series". Hinrich Foundation. Retrieved 2022-11-08.