AuthorsAndrew Robertson and Steve Olson, Rapporteurs; National Academy of Engineering; United States Institute of Peace
Description
Technology has revolutionized many aspects of modern life, from how businesses operate, to how people get information, to how countries wage war. Certain technologies in particular, including not only cell phones and the Internet but also satellites, drones, and sensors of various kinds, are transforming the work of mitigating conflict and building peaceful societies. Rapid increases in the capabilities and availability of digital technologies have put powerful communications devices in the hands of most of the world's population.
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Topics
Engineering and Technology — Policy, Reviews and Evaluations
Conflict and Security Issues — Policy, Reviews and Evaluations