The Evolution and Impact of Geopolitical Power in the Digital Age
Digital technology is having a disruptive impact on national strategy and international relations.It accelerates the shift in geopolitical power paradigms,leading to the emergence of new forms and characteristics in geopolitical relations.To assess the strategic role of digital technology and evaluate the impact on the evolution of the global pattern more accurately,it is essential to elaborate on the latest changes in geopolitical power and the emerging forms of great power competition.In traditional geopolitical theory,national power emphasizes the decisive impact of geographical space and military strength on a nation's foreign policy.It concentrates on the strategic advantages of a specific geographical area,such as sea,land,and air power.Spatial power is dominated by confrontation and competition.However,in the age of digitalization,the power territory has extended from geographical space to digital space,and dominating the forefront of digital technology has emerged as the primary objective of great powers due to the combined impact of"competition for digital resources"and"competition through digital means."Composite geopolitical power is a comprehensive characterization of the new forms of geopolitical dynamics in the digital age.It refers to the simultaneous interaction of sovereign power in both geographical and digital spaces,using a variety of traditional and digital methods to compete for resources across these spaces and pursue the maximization of power.Digital geopolitics has opened up a new area for power competition in the digital space,forming the foundation for composite geopolitical power.The interconnection across different spaces and within multiple domains of each space is a fundamental characteristic of composite geopolitical power.In contrast to traditional geopolitical control,composite geopolitics possesses significant empowering capabilities.Three main trends may shape the future power structure:decentralization,re-centralization,and networking under composite geopolitical power.Ultimately,this evolution will be determined by the choices of the nations.
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