Hannig Nśńez analyzes the processes behind technology transfers at a state-decision-making level in Latin America. She challenges the conventional notion that the United States and China hold a dominant technological presence over the region, highlighting the increasing influence from both middle powers and regional actors.
This book builds on existing theory and case studies to assess the relevance of economic incentives, geopolitical rivalries, and value-driven considerations in the outcomes of technology transfer in different scenarios. It further explores the notion of a new "Cold War" between China and the United States and examines how these superpowers leverage technology transfers to extend their influence but ultimately fall short due to growing competition from previously overlooked players. In closely examining these dynamics, Hannig Nśńez demonstrates how technology transfer is not solely an economic process but a significant geopolitical tool that influences international order, national sovereignty, and regional integration.
An invaluable resource for students, academics, and researchers interested in the intersection between technology, cybersecurity, and international politics.
Chapter 9 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
Part 1: Theory, Technology Transfers, and the Latin American
Geopolitical Scenario
1. Introduction: Technology Transfers to Latin America Amid Increasing
Geopolitical Tensions
2. Technology's Cultural Influence on Global Dynamics: From History to Modern
Debates on Innovation
3. Latin America: The Epicenter of the Rivalry Between the United States and
China
4. International Relations Theory and the Dissemination of Technology
5. Reasons Behind Decision-making in International Technology Transfers
Part 2: Power Competition in Latin America: from Television Networks to Outer
Space
6. Zapping Channels: Brazil's Impact on the US Dominance in Digital
Television in Latin America
7. Latin America's Private Data Market and Tech Sovereignty Amid Geopolitical
Power Competition
8. Surveillance and Facial Recognition: Unpacking Latin Americas Complex
Landscape
9. 5G Networks in Latin America: Caught in a Global Geopolitical Conflict
Between China and the World?
10. How China Installed a Space Research Base in Argentina: Geopolitical
Intrigue and Governance Challenges
11. Conclusions: A Final Review of the Role of Geopolitics, Economic
Incentives, Values, and Reputation in Technology Transfers in Latin America
Sascha Hannig Nśńez is an executive secretary at CAD Chile and a researcher at the Center for Global Governance Research, Hitotsubashi University, Japan. An international analyst with an interest in technology, she consults for global organizations and has experience as a financial reporter.
