Geopolitics of Technology
Dates
- 9–20 MARCH 2026
Location
Johannesburg AND Cape Town
Format
In-Person/Online
Tuition (In Person)
- 1 week: $1,200
- 2 weeks: $2,400
- 10% Group Discount for 10+ participants
Tuition (Online)
Standard 2026 fees apply
Course Overview
This course examines the geopolitical dimensions of emerging technologies, including how strategic competition, national security concerns, and global governance shape technology development, regulation, and international cooperation.
Week 1
- Technology as a geopolitical asset
- Digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy
- Global technology supply chains
- Cybersecurity and national security
- International standards and norm-setting
Week 2
- AI governance and international competition
- Regulating cross-border data and platforms
- Tech trade controls and sanctions
- Public-private roles in tech governance
- Case studies in technology geopolitics
Key Features of the Course
- Interactive lectures, case studies, workshops, and group discussions.
Learning Outcomes
- Mastery of core subject-matter competencies.
- Ability to apply concepts in real-world institutional contexts.
- Insights into emerging trends and future challenges.