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""The best weapons no longer fire bullets."" — Sean McFate Innovation strategies have become the most critical tool for shaping geopolitical influence! In this thought-provoking book, Edoardo Giglio, a leading expert in cyber and strategic risk management, delves into the transformative power of innovation strategies in shaping the modern geopolitical landscape. As traditional military might gives way to technological prowess, this book reveals how countries can compete and collaborate within the global innovation ecosystem. Through detailed case studies, Giglio explores the innovation strategies of over a dozen countries, examining their successes and failures. From Israel's tech-driven defense mechanisms to Ukraine's innovative responses amidst conflict, these examples illustrate how nations leverage technology for geopolitical influence. The book also highlights the dire consequences for countries that remain outside this ecosystem, using North Korea and certain African nations as cautionary tales. Giglio makes the case that belonging to the global innovation ecosystem is crucial for rapid modernization and international relevance. He showcases how small countries can rival major powers through strategic investment in technology, research, and education. By fostering mutual progress, these nations can achieve remarkable growth and stability. The book is informed by Giglio's extensive experience advising top international organizations and governments. Each chapter is packed with insights on the integration of innovation strategies into national policies, offering readers practical lessons on navigating the information age. With global conflicts underscoring the need for innovative approaches, the book is a timely and essential read. It inspires a hopeful mindset of global collaboration and shared responsibility, advocating for a future where innovation leads the way. Through a blend of expert analysis and real-world examples, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of how technology and innovation are reshaping global power dynamics.

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""An important book. Giglio shows case by case how the future will be won by data rather than bombs, and the best defense is an innovation ecosystem that can adapt rapidly. The best weapons no longer fire bullets."" --Sean McFate, PhD, Georgetown University, author of The New Rules of War: How America Can Win -- Against Russia, China, and Other Threats ""Part cautionary history, part call to arms, this fascinating book explains why technological innovation is key to national wellbeing and prosperity. Edoardo Giglio makes an impassioned case for the knowledge, expertise, creativity, and collaboration needed to survive and thrive in a complex and dangerous world."" --Tim Stevens, Director of the Cyber Security Research Group, King's College London

An important book. Giglio shows case by case how the future will be won by data rather than bombs, and the best defense is an innovation ecosystem that can adapt rapidly. The best weapons no longer fire bullets. * Sean McFate, PhD, Georgetown University, author of The New Rules of War: How America Can Win -- Against Russia, China, and Other Threats * Part cautionary history, part call to arms, this fascinating book explains why technological innovation is key to national wellbeing and prosperity. Edoardo Giglio makes an impassioned case for the knowledge, expertise, creativity, and collaboration needed to survive and thrive in a complex and dangerous world. * Tim Stevens, Director of the Cyber Security Research Group, King's College London *

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Edoardo Giglio is a seasoned professional at the intersection of technology and strategic risk, drawing from a distinguished career that spans continents and industries. A polymath with academic credentials from the University of London's School of Oriental & African Studies, City Law School, The London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of Cambridge, and the American Military University, Edoardo has mastered disciplines ranging from political science and international law to emerging technology, cyber strategy and space studies. Having worked in covert intelligence and as a High-Tech Crime/CID investigator with New Scotland Yard, Edoardo's expertise in cybersecurity, technology innovation strategies , and geopolitical threats informs his captivating narratives. His entrepreneurial journey, always at the forefront of technology and strategic risk, has led him to advise Forbes20 HNWI, multinationals, and international organizations. As the former head of a private risk advisory firm he founded, Edoardo’s career has taken him to some of the world's most remote and challenging locations, from the African savannah to the deserts of the Middle East, imbuing his work with authenticity and vividness. Now an advisor to governments, Edoardo’s thought-provoking perspective weaves together technology, innovation, and their profound effects on geopolitics.

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