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Title: Trust, New Technologies and Geopolitics in an Uncertain World

Trust, New Technologies and Geopolitics in an Uncertain World

by Pascaline Gaborit (Author)
©2025 Monographs 178 Pages
History & Political Science

Summary

In an era of global uncertainty, trust has become a critical factor shaping the relationships between nations, institutions, and individuals. This book, Trust, New Technologies and Geopolitics in an Uncertain World, offers a timely and in-depth exploration of how trust is being tested and transformed in the face of rapidly shifting geopolitical landscapes. From the fragility of democratic systems to the challenges posed by new technologies, AI, disinformation, and climate change, this book delves into the most pressing issues of our time. By examining the intersections of trust with key areas such as democracies, trade wars, and new technologies, this work provides valuable insights for policymakers, scholars, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of today’s world. Whether you are concerned with cybersecurity, disinformation, the impact of hybrid threats, or the role of trust in international diplomacy, this book offers a comprehensive yet accessible framework to navigate these challenges. It sheds light on how understanding trust is key to addressing the geopolitical uncertainties that define our age.

Table Of Contents

  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • Contributions and Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Trust and Uncertainty or Change/Transformation
  • The International Community: Balancing Trust and Expectations
  • Trust and the Economy
  • Trust and International Relations
  • Objective and Structure of the Book
  • Limitations of the Research
  • Conclusion and Interest of the Book
  • Chapter 1 Democracy and Trust
  • I. The Paradoxes of Trust and Democracy
  • II. Democracy Regressing Worldwide
  • III. Trust in Western Democracies at Stake
  • IV. Individual or Social Trust? Analyzing How Trust Works in Democracies
  • V. Trust, Power, and Exclusion
  • VI. The Decreasing Trust in Institutions
  • Chapter 2 New Technologies and the Use of Power
  • I. Main Trends
  • Data and Privacy
  • Cyberattacks, Hybrid Attacks, and Foreign Interference
  • The Internet of Things (IoT)—5G and 6G
  • II. Artificial Intelligence
  • Algorithmic Biases and Prejudices
  • Privacy Concerns
  • Intellectual Property
  • Transparency and Accountability Concerns
  • Identity Breaches
  • AI Applied to Surveillance
  • The AI ACT. The European Regulation of AI
  • III. High Risks Technologies
  • Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)
  • The Storage of Biometric Data
  • Massive Surveillance at the Use of Power
  • The Use of Technology in China As a Case Study
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 3 Disinformation As a New Threat for Global Geopolitics
  • I. Introduction
  • II. Processes and Impacts of Disinformation
  • III. Examples of Interference
  • Narratives About COVID-19 Vaccines in Multiple EU Countries (2020–2021)
  • Fabricated Stories About Ukrainian Refugees
  • The Doppelgänger Campaign
  • Disinformation on Energy and Climate
  • IV. Social Media Manipulation
  • Manipulation During the Brexit Referendum
  • Hate Narratives
  • Disinformation about the 2025 Wildfires in Los Angeles California
  • Cross Platforms Manipulation
  • Disinformation about USAID Shutdown
  • V. Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour and Interference in Elections
  • VI. Remaining Challenges
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 4 Climate Action and SDGs Jeopardized in a Fragmented Environment
  • I. The Sustainable Development Goals
  • II. The Limitations and Barriers: Inconsistent Global Policies, Funding, Accountability, and Lack of Will
  • III. Toward the Emergence of Strong Trust Community Networks
  • Conclusion Trade Conflicts Amid Global Tensions
  • Trade Tensions
  • Can Dialogue Still Be an Option?
  • Explaining the Barriers to Trust

Table of Contents

  1. List of Figures

  2. Contributions and Acknowledgments

  3. Introduction

    1. Trust and Uncertainty or Change/Transformation

    2. The International Community: Balancing Trust and Expectations

    3. Trust and the Economy

    4. Trust and International Relations

    5. Objective and Structure of the Book

    6. Limitations of the Research

    7. Conclusion and Interest of the Book

  4. Chapter 1 Democracy and Trust

    1. I. The Paradoxes of Trust and Democracy

    2. II. Democracy Regressing Worldwide

    3. III. Trust in Western Democracies at Stake

    4. IV. Individual or Social Trust? Analyzing How Trust Works in Democracies

    5. V. Trust, Power, and Exclusion

    6. VI. The Decreasing Trust in Institutions

  5. Chapter 2 New Technologies and the Use of Power

    1. I. Main Trends

      1. Data and Privacy

      2. Cyberattacks, Hybrid Attacks, and Foreign Interference

      3. The Internet of Things (IoT)—5G and 6G

    2. II. Artificial Intelligence

      1. Algorithmic Biases and Prejudices

      2. Privacy Concerns

      3. Intellectual Property

      4. Transparency and Accountability Concerns

      5. Identity Breaches

      6. AI Applied to Surveillance

      7. The AI ACT. The European Regulation of AI

    3. III. High Risks Technologies

      1. Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)

      2. The Storage of Biometric Data

      3. Massive Surveillance at the Use of Power

      4. The Use of Technology in China As a Case Study

    4. Conclusion

  6. Chapter 3 Disinformation As a New Threat for Global Geopolitics

    1. I. Introduction

    2. II. Processes and Impacts of Disinformation

    3. III. Examples of Interference

      1. Narratives About COVID-19 Vaccines in Multiple EU Countries (2020–2021)

      2. Fabricated Stories About Ukrainian Refugees

      3. The Doppelgänger Campaign

      4. Disinformation on Energy and Climate

    4. IV. Social Media Manipulation

      1. Manipulation During the Brexit Referendum

      2. Hate Narratives

      3. Disinformation about the 2025 Wildfires in Los Angeles California

      4. Cross Platforms Manipulation

      5. Disinformation about USAID Shutdown

    5. V. Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour and Interference in Elections

    6. VI. Remaining Challenges

    7. Conclusion

  7. Chapter 4 Climate Action and SDGs Jeopardized in a Fragmented Environment

    1. I. The Sustainable Development Goals

    2. II. The Limitations and Barriers: Inconsistent Global Policies, Funding, Accountability, and Lack of Will

    3. III. Toward the Emergence of Strong Trust Community Networks

  8. Conclusion Trade Conflicts Amid Global Tensions

Details

Pages
178
Publication Year
2025
ISBN (PDF)
9783034358460
ISBN (ePUB)
9783034358477
ISBN (Softcover)
9783034358453
DOI
10.3726/b22919
Language
English
Publication date
2026 (January)
Keywords
Trust New Technologies AI Disinformation Democracy Climate Change Hybrid Threats Trade Wards
Published
Bruxelles, Berlin, Chennai, Lausanne, New York, Oxford, 2025. 178 pp., 6 fig. b/w.
Product Safety
Peter Lang Group AG

Biographical notes

Pascaline Gaborit (Author)

Pascaline Gaborit is a researcher and consultant for international projects. She is the Director of the NGO and think tank Pilot4dev. She has authored numerous articles and books on topics related to governance, culture, gender equality, politics, trust, disinformation resilience, climate adaptation, conflicts, and new technologies. She is also passionate about marine life.

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