Technology, Geopolitics, and the Transformation of International Political Economy

The intersection of technology, geopolitics, and the international political economy (IPE) reshapes the global landscape. As technological advancements like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital currencies evolve, they drive economic change and influence global power dynamics. The rise of tech giants, the competition for technological supremacy, and the growing importance of cybersecurity have introduced new dimensions to traditional geopolitical struggles. These developments challenge established economic systems, disrupt global trade patterns, and redefine the role of states in a highly interconnected and competitive world. As countries navigate this shifting terrain, understanding the complex interplay between technology, geopolitics, and IPE becomes crucial to analyzing both current power structures and future trajectories of global governance. Technology, Geopolitics, and the Transformation of International Political Economy explores the interplay between algorithms, economic structures, and geopolitical power dynamics in the contemporary world. It examines how algorithms and digital technologies reshape global power structures, impact economic relations, and influence the future trajectory of capitalism. This book covers topics such as political science, trade growth, and digital currency, and is a useful resource for economists, business owners, government officials, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and political scientists.

Kittisak Wongmahesak serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Political Science, North Bangkok University, and the Director of the Association of Legal & Political Studies in Thailand. Currently, he holds the position of Research Fellow at Shinawatra University, Thailand, and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Abdul Haris, Indonesia, and an Adjunct Research Professor at several Indonesian universities, including Universitas Muhammadiyah Sinjai, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang. Previously, he was a Full Professor of Public Administration at Huanghe Business School, Henan University of Economics and Law in China, and at the University of City Island in Cyprus. He also served as an Adjunct Researcher at Ton Duc Thang University and Duy Tan University in Vietnam. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Social Sciences, an M.A. and a B.A. in Political Science, all from Kasetsart University. Additionally, he earned an M.B.A. and an M.P.A. from Ramkhamhaeng University, and a B.Pol.Sc. in International Relations and Comparative Government and Politics from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. His expertise spans Political Science, Public and Private Management, International Political Economy, and Social Research. He is the editor of numerous prestigious journals worldwide, including Sustainability, Frontiers in Psychology, PLOS One, World Food Policy, Asian Academy of Management Journal, International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, and Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications. Recognized as one of the world’s top 2% of scientists by Stanford University since 2020, he has published over 450 Scopus/Web of Science indexed documents and holds an h-index of 57 with more than 10,000 citations.

Uday Kumar Ghosh is a faculty member in Business Administration at Lincoln University, California, where he also serves as the President's Advisor for International Business Development. With over two decades of global corporate leadership experience spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, Dr. Ghosh specializes in Hybrid Leadership, International Business, and Digital Economy transformation. A published author and researcher, Dr. Ghosh has contributed to academic literature through his book on Hybrid Leadership in the Digital Economy and peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Uncertain Supply Chain Management. His research focuses on quality management in higher education, personalized learning systems, and digital transformation in business education. In his academic role, Dr. Ghosh guides doctoral and master's students while actively contributing to curriculum development and international initiatives. His previous executive positions included managing director at Grundig AG Germany, real-time RTC Tech, and CEO at GhanzsSampo GMBH, where he led global operations and achieved significant market growth. Dr. Ghosh holds a Ph.D. in Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands and multiple master’s degrees in international business, HR & Marketing, and Public Administration. His multilingual capabilities in English, Bengali, Hindi, German, and Urdu reflect his global perspective and cross-cultural expertise. ORCID: 0000-0002-3793-1672

Dr. Ismail Suardi Wekke earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language Education from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He currently holds the positions of Visiting Professor at Fatoni University's Faculty of Education in Thailand and Adjunct Professor at an unspecified institution. His extensive academic contributions include supervising numerous theses at both the undergraduate and master's levels, focusing on diverse topics such as critical thinking skills in religious education, the use of movies in English language learning, student anxiety in communication, and leadership in educational settings. He has authored several books on educational methodologies and Muslim minority communities in Indonesia and published extensively in numerous journals, covering areas such as comparative education, educational management, leadership, and socio-political dimensions in Southeast Asia. His research interests frequently intersect with Islamic education, cultural studies, and the experiences of Muslim minorities, particularly in Indonesia and Papua.