Water and steam power ignited the first industrial revolution, followed by the second revolution driven by electric power, and the third marked by the advent of electronics and information technology.

Today, we find ourselves immersed in what scholars have termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution—a transformative era characterized by the convergence of the biological, digital, and physical realms. This revolution is propelled by groundbreaking advancements such as artificial intelligence, smartphones, robotics, 3D printing, big data analytics, powerful language models, quantum computing, neuroscience, cryptocurrencies, and nanotechnology. These innovations are swiftly reshaping our cultural, economic, political, social, and human landscapes.

In this epoch defined by rapid technological progress, the nexus of national security and the Fourth Industrial Revolution introduces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. It is within this dynamic context that the “National Security in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution” executive leadership program emerges—an immersive week-long journey delving into the pivotal themes that define the landscape of modern national security.

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