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.
Why you should attend
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The course is designed to bring out the best of the three central elements that form the basis of GCSP’s unique learning experience: the latest thinking and research from high-level academia, the wisdom of experienced senior practitioners and the collective experience of the accomplished participants. This unique blend will enable you and your peers to engage in a challenging topic and explore the latest knowledge of an emerging disruptive field.
In the heart of “International Geneva” Hosting 35 international organisations, more than 250 non-governmental organisations, and 173 diplomatic missions, representations and delegations, Geneva represents one of the world’s richest networks in international affairs.
Admission Course focus • Defining and understanding disruptive technologies
• Identifying key future disruptive technologies and their related risks
• Analysing the impact of disruptive technologies on future wars and international security
Application deadline: Friday, 15 May 2015 Tuition fees: CHF 2,000 (includes tuition, teaching materials, and lunches). In a limited number of cases, partial scholarships may be available.
Course design
Participant profile
The course is interactive and employs different teaching methodologies including top-down lectures, case studies, participant-led discussions and skills enhancement.
This course is designed for government and international organisations officials as well as members of the military who are in charge of strategy, security and defence policy planning and intelligence. Journalists, engineers and people working in research and development as well as in the defence industry might also be interested in this module.
• historical overview of the impact of technology on the conduct of war and strategy; • the nature of contemporary wars; • the emerging technologies and their disruptive power; • skills to identify disruptive technologies; • critical perspective of the impact of technology and warfare.
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• Adopting critical thinking skills when it comes to analysing the impact of technology
It comprises lectures by international experts covering the following topics:
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Language requirements: The course will be held in English. No translation will be provided. Venue: GCSP Maison de la paix Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2D P.O. Box 1295 CH-1211 Geneva 1 www.gcsp.ch Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn