TRAINING MODULE
23-24 JUNE 2015
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DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND WARFARE
Course Director
Learning to grasp the impact of disruptive technologies on the future of war The emergence of new technologies is unfolding on many fronts. Almost every advance is considered as a breakthrough yet not every new technology will alter the way wars are fought. This module analyses the impact of current disruptive technologies on warfare and international security. The goal is to provide an overview of current and future technologies that will have a transformative impact on warfare such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, bioelectronics, synthetic biology, genomics or big data. This course helps the participants in identifying relevant disruptive technologies.
Dr. Jean-Marc Rickli Assistant Professor, Department of Defence Studies, King’s College, London. Berrow Scholar, University of Oxford, former President of the Geneva University Strategic Studies Group.
GCSP The Geneva Centre for Security Policy is an international foundation with 45 member states from across the globe that provides forwardthinking and innovative solutions for leaders and policymakers concerned with international affairs and security in today’s complex, globalised world.
2-day programme
Key benefits for you
Faculty profiles
The course provides and in-depth overview of the impact of disruptive technologies on warfare and international security. The course will: •
Provide you with a comprehensive and analytical overview of the role of disruptive technologies in warfare and international security;
• Develop your understanding of how these technologies will impact future conflicts; • Improve your ability to identify disruptive technologies;
• Strengthen your military analysis skills; • Promote the development of a futurologist community.
Experts from the academic world and experienced international professionals from the governmental and nongovernmental sectors and from the military.