Tech sovereignty requires rejecting digital protectionism
In an increasingly fractured geopolitical landscape, tech sovereignty is no longer a choice but a strategic imperative. As governments around the world race to develop and deploy new technologies, the primary challenge lies in addressing national security risks without resorting to digital protectionism
Nii Simmonds
4 Jul 2025
The recent artificial intelligence ( AI ) agreement between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which paves the way for the UAE to establish one of the world’s largest data campuses, has sparked heated debate in the US. The New York Times questioned whether President Donald Trump was “trading away America’s tech future”, while Bloomberg warned that “offshoring AI to the Middle East could hand China a win.”
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