RT Book, Section T1 Introduction: the struggle for international power and new technologies A1 Hernández Martínez, David A1 Calvillo Cisneros, José Miguel A2 Hernández Martínez, David A2 Calvillo Cisneros, José Miguel AB The Fourth Industrial Revolution is unfolding during a critical period for international society marked by a profound crisis of the liberal world order and a reconfiguration of global power dynamics. Established frameworks, inherited from World War II, are being severely disrupted, leading to an increase in global conTicts, Tashpoints, and international rivalries, along with a decline in cooperation and multilateralism. Technological innovations have become central to global political competition, with major state powers and non-state actors competing for influence and leadership through technology industries. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a focal point of this revolution, encompassing robotization, big data, autonomousvehicles, and social networks, among others. These developments are profoundly transforming production, consumption, communication, and public spaces. The advent of AI introduces new opportunities and challenges, raising ethical debates around issues such as automated governance, liability in autonomous vehicle accidents, and data-driven diplomacy. These developments will shape global stability and security in the next century. PB Springer Nature SN 978-3-031-66749-7 SN 978-3-031-66750-3 SN 2731-5061 YR 2024 FD 2024 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/114067 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/114067 LA eng NO Hernández Martínez, D., Calvillo Cisneros, J.M. (2024). Introduction: The Struggle for International Power and New Technologies. In: Hernández Martínez, D., Calvillo Cisneros, J.M. (eds) International Relations and Technological Revolution 4.0. Contributions to International Relations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66750-3_1 DS Docta Complutense RD 11 abr 2025