Technological Change, Innovation, and German National Security
Year: 2024

Germany is among the leading nations when it comes to research and development on certain emerging technologies—but most often, their application in a German context is purely civilian. Against the background of increased geopolitical competition, Russia's war against Ukraine, and a new nuclear age, the fear is that Germany could sleep through a possibly already ongoing technological arms race. This chapter assesses Germany's capacity to adapt to technological change by leveraging its ability to