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- May 2-3, 2024
- Bonn
A great success! Middle Tech Powers: Fostering Germany-Israel Cooperation in the New Geopolitical Landscape
As the geopolitical tensions between the United States and China intensify, there is a growing need for middle powers to collaborate and promote regional stability. Israel and Germany, with their advanced technological capabilities and historical ties to the US, are uniquely positioned to enhance cooperation across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
The Tech Middle Power Workshop, held in Bonn on May 2-3, 2024, aimed to collectively explore and develop new cooperation mechanisms to manage the growing polarization between the US and China. Geopolitical tensions negatively impact open economies, particularly in technology, research, and education sectors. By leveraging the Israel-German relationship, the workshop sought to foster tech middle power cooperation, involving experts in technology and innovation policies. This collaboration is vital for both countries and regional and transregional partners facing similar economic and societal challenges amid superpower competition.
The workshop brought together promising young scholars, experts, and senior academics from Israel, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, India, and other relevant partners to explore joint research themes and foster collaboration in critical technology sectors.
The first day of the workshop focused on the current state of Germany-Israel science and technology cooperation in the evolving geopolitical landscape. Discussions centred around establishing standards, space technology cooperation, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies.
The second day built upon the insights from the first day, focusing on pragmatic steps towards enhanced cooperation. Discussions covered a range of sectors, including space, defence technology, energy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and global governance.
By creating a platform for dialogue and joint research, the workshop advanced the strategic goal of improving policy coordination and technological innovation between Germany and Israel amidst the dynamic geopolitical landscape. Furthermore, it underscored the importance of cooperation among middle powers in navigating geopolitical challenges and leveraging technological advancements for regional and global stability.
The Tech Middle Power Workshop successfully promoted German-Israeli scientific cooperation, laying the groundwork for enhanced collaboration in critical technology
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