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Dr. Pippa Malmgren emphasized the significance of the technological frontier in today’s geopolitical strife. She described the current situation as a “hot war in cold places,” where conflicts are not always visible or dramatic but are nonetheless crucial. She pointed to competitions in areas like quantum computing, nanotechnology, and space operations as pivotal battlefields that are less reported in mainstream media.
Dr. Malmgren suggested that geopolitical conflicts should not only be viewed in terms of visible military engagements but should also account for the silent technological warfare that is underway. This is often characterized by acts like internet cable sabotage, which can severely disrupt modern communication networks without resulting in physical casualties.