Mission

To develop forward-looking strategic insights by analyzing the impact of technological transformation on states, societies, and civilizations.

Strategic Rationale

Technological advances—from artificial intelligence to cyberspace—are fundamentally reshaping the distribution of power. It is critical for the Turkic and Islamic worlds to act not as passive recipients, but as foundational actors in this transformation.

Technology, Innovation & Digital Transformation

Program Positioning

Shaping strategic advantage through technology, innovation, and digital capacity.

This program analyzes how technological change, innovation ecosystems, and digital transformation redefine power, security, and economic competitiveness. It positions Türkiye within global technological competition while emphasizing strategic technologies, digital sovereignty, and innovation-driven autonomy across regions connected to the Turkic and Islamic worlds.

Core Focus Areas

1. Strategic Technologies & Technological Competition

Innovation as a domain of power

Scope:

  • Artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation
  • Space, satellite systems, and dual-use technologies
  • Global technology competition

Key Questions:

  • Which technologies will define future power balances?
  • How do states compete and cooperate in critical technologies?
  • What strategic advantages can Türkiye cultivate?

Outputs:

  • Strategic technology assessments
  • Competitive landscape reports
  • Policy-oriented technology briefs

2. Digital Sovereignty & Data Governance

Control, resilience, and autonomy in the digital age

Scope:

  • Data governance and digital regulation
  • Cyber sovereignty and digital rights
  • Platforms, algorithms, and state capacity

Key Questions:

  • What does digital sovereignty mean in practice?
  • How can states protect data while enabling innovation?
  • How do global digital norms affect middle powers?

Outputs:

  • Digital governance analyses
  • Regulatory and policy studies
  • Sovereignty-focused briefs

3. Innovation Ecosystems & Industrial Transformation

From ideas to scalable impact

Scope:

  • R&D systems and startup ecosystems
  • University–industry collaboration
  • Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0

Key Questions:

  • How do innovation ecosystems succeed?
  • What enables technology commercialization?
  • How can Türkiye strengthen innovation-driven growth?

Outputs:

  • Ecosystem assessments
  • Innovation policy reports
  • Industrial transformation studies

4. Cybersecurity, Information Space & Digital Resilience

Security in networked societies

Scope:

  • Cyber threats and critical infrastructure
  • Information warfare and influence operations
  • Societal and institutional digital resilience

Key Questions:

  • How do cyber risks affect national security?
  • What are the dynamics of information warfare?
  • How can resilience be built across societies?

Outputs:

  • Cyber threat analyses
  • Information space assessments
  • Resilience and preparedness reports

5. Digital Economies & Emerging Markets

Technology-driven development pathways

Scope:

  • Digital trade and e-commerce
  • Fintech, smart cities, and platform economies
  • Emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East

Key Questions:

  • How do digital economies reshape development?
  • What opportunities exist in emerging markets?
  • How can Türkiye engage digitally beyond its region?

Outputs:

  • Digital economy reports
  • Market and opportunity analyses
  • Strategic engagement papers

6. Ethics, Governance & the Future of Technology

Balancing innovation with responsibility

Scope:

  • Ethical AI and responsible innovation
  • Technology governance and norms
  • Societal impacts of automation

Key Questions:

  • How can innovation be governed responsibly?
  • What ethical challenges do emerging technologies pose?
  • How should societies prepare for technological disruption?

Outputs:

  • Ethics and governance studies
  • Norm-setting analyses
  • Future-oriented policy briefs

Program Intersections

This program intersects with:

  • Security & Defense — cyber and dual-use technologies
  • Economy, Trade & Connectivity — digital markets and innovation
  • Power, Geopolitics & Civilizational Order — technological competition

Strategic Note

The Technology, Innovation & Digital Transformation program equips Turk Alliance with forward-looking analytical capacity, ensuring that debates on power, security, and development incorporate the technologies shaping the future international order.