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Ethical and Operational: Emerging and Disruptive Technologies, the German Military, and the Zeitenwende
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A German Digital Grand Strategy: Integrating Digital Technology, Economic Competitiveness, and National Security in Times of Geopolitical Change
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Abstract Germany's future contribution to European and allied security depends on the Bundeswehr's ability to harness emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) such as artificial intelligence, 5G/6G cellular network technology, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, and quantum communications and co... view more
Germany's future contribution to European and allied security depends on the Bundeswehr's ability to harness emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) such as artificial intelligence, 5G/6G cellular network technology, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, and quantum communications and computation. Even amidst Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, Germany continues to be mired in siloed conceptual, institutional, and ethical thinking that results in disconnections between the military and the technology sector, and even between Germany and its allies. The Zeitenwende should catalyze not only a defense budgetary increase but a reconciliation between ethics and military requirements regarding EDTs if Germany is to look beyond immediate needs and ensure the Bundeswehr's future operational readiness.... view less
Keywords
digitalization; defense policy; Federal Armed Forces; Federal Republic of Germany; defense industry; NATO; CSDP
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Special areas of Departmental Policy
Free Keywords
Emerging and Disruptive Technologies; Digital Technology; Military; Zeitenwende
Collection Title
A German Digital Grand Strategy: Integrating Digital Technology, Economic Competitiveness, and National Security in Times of Geopolitical Change
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
City
Berlin
Series
DGAP Report, 7
ISSN
2198-5936
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0