Technology and the Rise of Great Powers

In this insightful examination of technological revolutions, Jeffrey Ding presents a novel theory on their impact on the rise and fall of great powers. Instead of focusing solely on innovation moments, he explores why certain states effectively adapt and scale new technologies, analyzing historical case studies from the First to the Third Industrial Revolutions. By emphasizing institutional adaptations that facilitate the diffusion of advancements across economies, Ding sheds light on the shifting global power dynamics and offers implications for contemporary challenges, including the US-China rivalry in emerging technologies like AI.