Argues for a reconceptualisation of global – particularly East Asian – security, to recognise its new forms and dimensions as global power is itself being redefined.
The world is at an inflection point. In an era marked by intense geopolitical competition and rapid technological advancements, understanding and navigating the complex interplay of business, politics, security and technology has never been more essential.
Global in scope and evidence-based, Tech-Gemony illuminates how national security has been redefined in the digital age. Unique in approach, the authors combine deep policy expertise with extensive business experience to introduce a transformative concept: the 'new national security economy'. Within this framework, the economic battlefield is the central arena of competition, in which mastery of emerging technologies will shape the future of world diplomacy and power dynamics – and, ultimately, our collective future.
Companies are unprepared for this new world, despite being increasingly vital participants in geopolitics. There is a need to recognise and adapt to new risks; to develop expertise, and rethink traditional approaches to risk management. This book provides practical, actionable strategies for leaders and organisations struggling with this emerging reality.
The new national security economy is a defining feature of our evolving world. Tech-Gemony provides essential guidance for individuals, businesses and governments to help them navigate this perilous moment.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements Introduction PART I FRAMING THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY ECONOMY Chapter 1: Rethinking National Security in a New Type of Competition Chapter 2: A World of Insecurity PART II GOVERNMENT IN THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY ECONOMY Chapter 3: China Reimagines Capitalism Chapter 4: Governments Respond: Playing Defense Chapter 5: Governments Respond: Playing Offense PART III BUSINESS IN THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY ECONOMY Chapter 6: The New Normal for Business Chapter 7: Framing the Business Response Chapter 8: Business Purpose in the New National Security Economy PART IV A PERILOUS MOMENT Chapter 9: A Perilous Moment Notes Index
About the Author :
Brad Glosserman is Director of Research and Senior Advisor at Pacific Forum. A member of the Japan Times editorial board, he writes a weekly column on geopolitics and technology. He is the co-editor of Peak Japan: The End of Grand Ambitions and Japan's Rise as a Regional and Global Power: 2013–2023, and co-author of The Japan–South Korea Identity Clash.
David S. Lee is an award-winning professor at HKU Business School, University of Hong Kong, focusing on corporate governance, ethics, fintech, and leadership. His writing and commentary have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Nikkei Asia, and other mainstream and academic publications. Before entering academia, he worked in law and finance, beginning his career at Goldman Sachs.
Review :
‘Explains how the private sector is the primary battlespace for geopolitical competition. Pragmatic, direct and offering immediate advice, this is an indispensable book for those business leaders and policymakers who must navigate twenty-first century geoeconomics.’
‘Drawing on vivid case studies, Tech-Gemony shows how states are securitising trade, technology and investment. More than a bird’s eye-view of geoeconomics, this book solidly maps the turbulent terrain on which global business must now operate.’
‘An extremely ambitious analysis of technology transformation, amid geopolitical shift, and how states struggle to manage their economic security.’
‘Analysts have spent years reaching for muddled terms like geoeconomics to describe a world they couldn’t quite name. Glosserman and Lee fix that. The “new national security economy” is a genuine conceptual breakthrough — once you see the world through their lens, you can’t unsee it. I spent over a decade assessing technology competition inside the intelligence community. This is the vocabulary we were missing.’
