Edoardo Giglio

Tech Tides (eBook, ePUB)

How Innovation Shapes Global Power

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"The best weapons no longer fire bullets." - Sean McFate

Innovation strategies have become the most critical tool for shaping geopolitical influence!

In this thought-provoking book, Edoardo Giglio, a leading expert in cyber and strategic risk management, delves into the transformative power of innovation strategies in shaping the modern geopolitical landscape. As traditional military might gives way to technological prowess, this book reveals how countries can compete and collaborate within the global innovation ecosystem.

Through detailed case studies, Giglio explores the innovation strategies of over a dozen countries, examining their successes and failures. From Israel's tech-driven defense mechanisms to Ukraine's innovative responses amidst conflict, these examples illustrate how nations leverage technology for geopolitical influence. The book also highlights the dire consequences for countries that remain outside this ecosystem, using North Korea and certain African nations as cautionary tales.

Giglio makes the case that belonging to the global innovation ecosystem is crucial for rapid modernization and international relevance. He showcases how small countries can rival major powers through strategic investment in technology, research, and education. By fostering mutual progress, these nations can achieve remarkable growth and stability.

The book is informed by Giglio's extensive experience advising top international organizations and governments. Each chapter is packed with insights on the integration of innovation strategies into national policies, offering readers practical lessons on navigating the information age.

With global conflicts underscoring the need for innovative approaches, the book is a timely and essential read. It inspires a hopeful mindset of global collaboration and shared responsibility, advocating for a future where innovation leads the way. Through a blend of expert analysis and real-world examples, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of how technology and innovation are reshaping global power dynamics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781538198773
• Artikelnr.: 75143333

Autorenporträt

Edoardo Giglio is a seasoned professional at the intersection of technology and strategic risk, drawing from a distinguished career that spans continents and industries. A polymath with academic credentials from the University of London's School of Oriental & African Studies, City Law School, The London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of Cambridge, and the American Military University, Edoardo has mastered disciplines ranging from political science and international law to emerging technology, cyber strategy and space studies. Having worked in covert intelligence and as a High-Tech Crime/CID investigator with New Scotland Yard, Edoardo's expertise in cybersecurity, technology innovation strategies , and geopolitical threats informs his captivating narratives. His entrepreneurial journey, always at the forefront of technology and strategic risk, has led him to advise Forbes20 HNWI, multinationals, and international organizations. As the former head of a private risk advisory firm he founded, Edoardo's career has taken him to some of the world's most remote and challenging locations, from the African savannah to the deserts of the Middle East, imbuing his work with authenticity and vividness. Now an advisor to governments, Edoardo's thought-provoking perspective weaves together technology, innovation, and their profound effects on geopolitics.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Reviving the Corpse
Part One: The Invention of Innovation Ecosystems
Chapter 1: Israel: Choosing Innovation
Chapter 2: Taiwan: How to Become Invaluable
Chapter 3: Russia and Ukraine: Rethinking Innovation and Nations
Part Two: The Dangers of Being Outside the Global Innovation Ecosystem
Chapter 4: North Korea: Outside by Choice
Chapter 5: Iran: Expelled
Chapter 6: Nigeria, Ethiopia, and South Africa: Struggling to Not Be a
Have-Not
Part Three: The Benefits and Fears of Being Inside
Chapter 7: The US, China, and India: Moonshots
Chapter 8: The World Brain: What AI Is and Isn't
Chapter 9: Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia: Leading the World in
Sustainability
Chapter 10: Singapore: The Most Precious Passport
Chapter 11: The Human Factor: Digital Alchemy
Appendix A:Global Innovation Index 2023
Appendix B:Global Artificial Intelligence
Appendix C: Global Trends 2040
About the Author