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by Nayef Al-Rodhan
Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan is a Philosopher, Neuroscientist and Geostrategist.
He is Honorary Fellow, St. Antony's College, Oxford University, United Kingdom, Head of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy’s Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme, Switzerland, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study, University of London, United Kingdom, and Member of the Global Future Council on Frontier Risks at the World Economic Forum.
His research focuses on the interplay between: Analytic Neurophilosophy, Geopolitics, Global Futures, Outer space security, Cultural discourse and synergies, Disruptive technologies, International Relations and Policy.
He was voted as one of the Top 30 most influential Neuroscientists in the world.
FEATURED BOOK
META-GEOPOLITICS OF OUTER SPACE: An Analysis of Space Power, Security and Governance
One of the most distinctive features of Meta-geopolitics is its all-encompassing analysis of space power, security and geopolitical actors. Read more.
CONCEPTS
Just Power
The employment of a state’s soft and hard power tools in the service of justice. “Just Power” argues that the promotion of justice should be the aim of modern statecraft, not for altruistic reasons, but because it is the only sustainable way that states can promote progress and stability in a globalised world. (Neo-statecraft and Meta-geopolitics)
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NEWS
January 2015 Interview for Conflits Magazine
LATEST ARTICLES
What will space security look like in 2021?
January 2021
In space, either we all win, or we all lose
October 2020
Why agile governance should be human-centred governance
September 2020
June 2020
January 2020
A Neurophilosophy of Conflict, War, and Peace
December 2019
The Runaway Train of Cognitive Enhancement
December 2019
An Eye for AI May Leave the Whole World Blind
November 2019
October 2019
A Neurophilosophy of global trans-cultural understanding
September 2019
The Upcoming Space Race and Weaponization of Space
September 2019
May 2019
June 2018
US Space Policy and Strategic Culture
April 2018
U.S. Space Policy and Strategic Culture
April 2018
Weaponization and Outer Space Security
March 2018
March 2018
February 2018
Russia: Space Power And Strategic Culture – Analysis
February 2018
China Aims for the Moon - and Beyond
February 2018
September 2016
Moral Enhancement: A Reality Check
Review of 'The Myth of the Moral Brain: The Limits of Moral Enhancement' by Harris Wiseman. Read more.
August 2016
The neuro-philosophy of international relations
Implications for Sustainable Peace and Security. Read more.
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August 2016
Neuro-philosophy of International Relations
Neuroscience has had limited disciplinary connectivity to the field of International Relations (IR) and Politics. The field of IR is traditionally understood [...] Read more.
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August 2016
La neurofilosofía de las relaciones internacionales
El vínculo disciplinar entre neurociencia y relaciones internacionales y política es limitado. Tradicionalmente, se entendía [...] Lee mas.
June 2016
La optogenética ilumina la neurociencia terapéutica
Realzada por microchips inalámbricos emergentes, la técnica podría ofrecer nuevas rutas para el tratamiento de enfermedades como el párkinson y la depresión. Lee mas.
June 2016
Neuro-Philosophy of International Relations
Implications for Sustainable Peace and Security. Read more.
June 2016 - World Economic Forum
June 2016 - World Economic Forum
A brain breakthrough that offers new hope for Parkinson's and Depression
June 2016 – Harvard International Review
Behavioral Profiling and the Biometrics of Intent
Security vs. Orwellian infringement on Civil Liberties. Read more.
June 2016 - The Montreal Review
Neuro-Philosophy of International Relations
Implications for Sustainable Peace and Security. Read more.
June 2016 - BBVA OpenMind
La selección natural de las ideas: Requisitos e implicaciones en política, filosofía e historia
¿Por qué algunos paradigmas e ideas perduran mientras que otros se quedan obsoletos o se rechazan? Lee mas.
June 2016 - BBVA OpenMind
The Natural Selection of Ideas: Prerequisites and Implications for Politics, Philosophy and History
Why do certain ideas and political paradigms endure while others become obsolete or are rejected? Read more.
May 2016 - ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The Natural Selection of Ideas: Prerequisites and Implications for Politics, Philosophy and History
Why do certain ideas and political paradigms endure while others become obsolete or are rejected? Read more.
May 2016 - Global Policy Journal
The Natural Selection of Ideas: Prerequisites and Implications for Politics, Philosophy and History
Why do certain ideas and political paradigms endure while others become obsolete or are rejected? Read More.
February, 2016- Global Policy Journal
Neuromorphic Computers: What will they Change?
Computing power that competes with humans. Read More.
January, 2016- The Oxford University Politics Blog
Proposal of a Dignity Scale for Sustainable Governance
Why dignity is critical to good governance. Read More.
January, 2016- BBVA OpenMind
Propuesta de una escala de dignidad para un gobierno sostenible
La dignidad es fundamental para gobernar bien. Read More.
January, 2016- BBVA OpenMind
Proposal of a Dignity Scale for Sustainable Governance
Why dignity is critical to good governance. Read More.
December, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
Proposal of a Dignity Scale for Sustainable Governance
Why dignity is critical to good governance. Read More.
December, 2015- OxPol
Hypersonic Missiles Offer Some Impressive- and Disturbing- Capabilities
Hypersonic missiles offer some impressive- and disturbing- capabilities. Read More.
November, 2015- Journal of Public Policy
November, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
Hypersonic Missiles and Global Security
Hypersonic missiles offer some impressive- and disturbing- capabilities. Read More.
November, 2015- The Diplomat
Hypersonic Missiles and Global Security
Hypersonic missiles offer some impressive- and disturbing- capabilities. Read More.
October, 2015- Geneva Centre for Security Policy
The Tripwire Pivotal Corridor Conflicts
Within the Tripwire Pivotal Corridor (TPC) are several politically unstable regions that have a great importance for global security. Read More.
Setiembre, 2015- BBVA OpenMind
Socioneurobiología y perspectivas para nuestro futuro colectivo global
Aunque en los últimos años el estudio del comportamiento social humano ha cobrado impulso, sus aspectos biológicos y evolutivos siguen siendo poco explorada . Lee mas.
September, 2015- BBVA OpenMind
Socio-Neuro-Biology and Prospects for Our Collective Global Future
Although in recent years the study of human social behaviour has gained momentum, its biological and evolutionary aspects remain underexplored. Read More.
September, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The Moral Code: How to Teach Robots Right and Wrong
As robots are becoming more autonomous, we must begin to reflect on their capacity for moral reasoning. Read More.
August, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The Privatization of Space: When Things Go Wrong
As space explorations begins to depend more heavily on private companies, one must look at how this changes the role that governments play. Read More.
August, 2015- Foreign Affairs
The Moral Code: How to Teach Robots Right and Wrong
As robots are becoming more autonomous, we must begin to reflect on their capacity for moral reasoning. Read More.
July, 2015- E- International Relations
Socio-Neuro-Biology and Prospects for Our Collective Global Future
Although in recent years the study of human social behaviour has gained momentum, its biological and evolutionary aspects remain underexplored. Read More.
July, 2015- Global Policy Journal
Strategic Culture and Pragmatic National Interest
How the study of strategic culture remains important for understanding and addressing conflicts in an interdependent world. Read More.
July, 2015- Global Policy Journal
The "Emotional" Amoral Egoism of States
Why states don't always behave as rationally as we may expect them to. Read More.
July, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The "Emotional" Amoral Egoism of States
Why states don't always behave as rationally as we may expect them to. Read More.
July, 2015- Georgetown Journal of Foreign Affairs
Brain Gain: The Emerging Security and Ethical Challenges of Cognitive Enhancement
Explores the implications of Cognitive Enhancement . Read More.
June, 2015- OXPOL - Politics in Spires
The Emotional Amoral Egoism of States
Why states don't always behave as rationally as we may expect them to. Read More.
June, 2015- Wilson Quarterly
Future Wars: Reshaping the Ethics and Norms of War
Technology's forward march will require us to reconsider and even rewrite the rules of war. Read More.
June, 2015- Diplomatic Courier
Rationality, Pragmatism, and Palestine
Emotions have long played a central role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read More.
June, 2015- World Economic Forum Blog
What Does Nanotechnology Mean for Geopolitics?
Why nanotech matters for geopolitical competition. Read More.
June, 2015- The Montréal Review
The "Emotional" Amoral Egoism of States
Why states don't always behave as rationally as we may expect them to. Read More.
May, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
Exploring the implications of the development and acquisition of human enhancement technologies for military purposes. Read More.
May, 2015- Global Policy Journal
Exploring the implications of the development and acquisition of human enhancement technologies for military purposes. Read More.
May, 2015- OXPOL - Politics in Spires
Examining previously unexplored links between neurochemistry and public policy. Read More.
April, 2015- OpenDemocracy
Symbiotic Realism and Just Power
Four interlocking elements shape the global system : the neurobiological substrates of human nature, global anarchy, instant connectivity and interdependence. Read More.
April, 2015- Journal of Public Policy
Examining previously unexplored links between neurochemistry and public policy. Read More.
April, 2015- Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Security Implications and Existential Crossroads of Artificial Intelligence
Emerging A.I. technologies must be carefully regulated because of their possible implications for ethics, security, and human existence. Read More.
March, 2015- Yale Global
Free-Wheeling Web Commentary Challenges Media's Traditional Power
Blogs continue to wield influence; governments and bloggers could coordinate on regulations to increase the potential. Read More.
March, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
What are the Ethical Implications of Emerging Tech?
What are the ethical and regulatory challenges faced by crucial emerging technologies like Genetic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence? Read More.
March, 2015- Scientific American
The Many Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies.
Brainlike computer chips, smart pharmacology and other advances offer great promise but also raise serious questions that we must deal with now. Read More.
March, 2015- World Economic Forum Blog
What are the Ethical Implications of Emerging Tech?
What are the ethical and regulatory challenges faced by crucial emerging technologies like Genetic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence? Read More.
February, 2015- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The Meta-Geopolitics of Geneva 1815-2015
What geopolitical factors helped transform Geneva into a global economic and diplomatic center? Read More.
February, 2015- Global Policy Journal
Quantum Computing and Global Security
What are the implications of Quantum Computing for progress and security? Read More.
February, 2015- Open Mind
Gratificación Neuroquímica Sostenible y el Significado de la existencia
¿cuál es el sentido de la vida ? Leer Más.
February, 2015- Open Mind
Sustainable Neurochemical Gratification and the Meaning of Existence
February, 2015- OXPOL - Politics in Spires
Who Are We: Neurochemical Man and Emotional Amoral Egoism
How our neurochemistry influences our Human Nature. Read More.
January, 2015- The Montréal Review
Who Are We: Neurochemical Man and Emotional Amoral Egoism
How our neurochemistry influences our Human Nature. Read More.
January, 2015- BBVA OpenMind
An Educational Program that promotes cultural security and understanding. Read More.
January, 2015- BBVA OpenMind
Un programa educativo incluyente a nivel mundial que promueve la seguridad y el entendimiento culturales. Leer Más.
January, 2015 - GCSP Editorials
The Ethical and Security Implications of Synthetic Biology and Cognitive Enhancement
Assessing the future impact of crucial emerging technologies. Read More.
December, 2014 - E-International Relations
A Proposed Theory of Knowledge: Neuro-Rational Physicalism
Exploring the factors that influence how we acquire knowledge. Read More.
December, 2014 - ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
Minimum Criteria for Sustainable Global Governance
Exploring the importance of the eight criteria for sustainable global governance. Read More.
November, 2014 - Global Policy
We need a globally inclusive educational program that promotes cultural security and understanding. Read More.
November, 2014 - World Economic Forum
Will Biology Change What it Means to Be Human?
The latest scientific advances will soon enable us to take charge of evolution itself. Read More.
November, 2014 - ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The Geopolitics of Europe: 1815-2015
Reexamining the last 200 years of the Geopolitics of Europe and why we need to apply a Meta-Geopolitical framework for today. Read More.
October, 2014 - E-International Relations
Eight Substrates for a Possible Universal Axiology
Essentialism in one of the biggest threats to inter-cultural understanding. Read More.
October, 2014- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
Emerging Technologies: Security and Regulatory Concerns
New security technologies require urgent oversight. Read More.
October, 2014- Foreign Affairs
Preparing for the 4-D Printing Revolution. Read More.
October, 2014- Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Programmable Matter: 4D Printing's Promises and Risks
The future of fabrication. Read More.
September, 2014- Harvard International Review
The Social Contract 2.0: Big Data and the Need to Guarantee Privacy and Civil Liberties
Why in this age of big data and surveillance, privacy and civil liberties need to be protected more than ever. Read More.
September, 2014- Politics in Spires
The Social Contract 2.0: Big Data and the Need to Guarantee Privacy and Civil Liberties
Why in this age of big data and surveillance, privacy and civil liberties need to be protected more than ever. Read More.
September, 2014- BBVA OpenMind
El Contrato Social 2.0: Big Data Y La Necesidad De Garantizar La Privacidad Y Las Libertades Civiles
Por qué en esta época de grandes datos y la vigilancia, la privacidad y las libertades civiles deben ser protegidos más que nunca. Leer Más.
September, 2014- BBVA OpenMind
The Social Contract 2.0: Big Data and the Need to Guarantee Privacy and Civil Liberties
Why in this age of big data and surveillance, privacy and civil liberties need to be protected more than ever. Read More.
August, 2014- BBVA OpenMind
Reforming Democracy and the Future of History
To spread Democracy, democratic nations must look inward first. Read More.
August, 2014- BBVA OpenMind
La Reforma De La Democracia Y El Futuro De La Historia
Difundir la Democracia, las naciones democráticas deben mirar hacia adentro primero. Leer más.
August, 2014- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The Islamic World and the West: Recovering Common History
Europe overlooks long history of good exchanges with Arab-Islamic world and encourages defensive posture. Read More.
July, 2014- Yale Global
The Islamic World and the West: Recovering Common History
Europe overlooks long history of good exchanges with Arab-Islamic world and encourages defensive posture. Read More.
July, 2014- Global Policy
The Geopolitics of Culture: Five Substrates
Culture has a salient geopolitical relevance in a world that defines itself by much more than diplomatic exchanges and inter-state relations. Read More.
July, 2014- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
The Geopolitics of Culture: Five Substrates
Culture has a salient geopolitical relevance in a world that defines itself by much more than diplomatic exchanges and inter-state relations. Read More.
July, 2014- Politics in Spires
The Geopolitics of Culture: Five Substrates
Culture has a salient geopolitical relevance in a world that defines itself by much more than diplomatic exchanges and inter-state relations. Read More.
June, 2014 – Harvard International Review
The Geopolitics of Culture: Five Substrates
Culture has a salient geopolitical relevance in a world that defines itself by much more than diplomatic exchanges and inter-state relations. Read More.
June, 2014 - The Globalist
Reforming Democracy and the Future of History
To spread Democracy, democratic nations must look inward first. Read more.
June, 2014- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
Reforming Democracy and the Future of History
To spread Democracy, democratic nations must look inward first. Read more.
June, 2014- ISN Blog, ETH Zurich
In order to sustainable plan for the long term, human dignity must be placed at the heart of foreign and security policy. Read more.
May, 2014 – E-International Relations
Meta-Geopolitics: the Relevance of Geopolitics in the Digital Age
Geopolitics will always be salient to international relations because immobile geographic structures cannot be overlooked when studying the behavior of states. Read more.
May, 2014 - Global Policy
In order to sustainable plan for the long term, human dignity must be placed at the heart of foreign and security policy. Read more.
May, 2014- BBVA OpenMind
Para planificar de manera sostenible a largo plazo, la dignidad humana debe situarse en el centro de la política exterior y de seguridad. Leer más.
April, 2014 - Global Policy
Synthetic Biology - What to Expect and Fear?
The ability to create new lifeforms is promises both unlimited potential and dangerous pitfalls. Read more
March, 2014 - Global Policy
Rare-earth metals: anticipating the new battle for resources
Natural resources are pivotal in international politics. They create patterns of cooperation, dependencies and alter balances of power. Read more.
March, 2014 - Politics in Spires
Cloaks of Invisibility: The latest frontier in military technology
Fiction and reality have meshed to incredible extents in the past decades, and it is no longer a surprise to see sci-fi-inspired inventions used in everyday life. Read more.
September, 2013- BBVA OpenMind
El Déficit de Dignidad Alimenta Las Rebeliones de Oriente Medio
¿Están las naciones árabes condenados a seguir siendo rebelde y mal gobernados ? Las razones para el optimismo se pueden encontrar si se analiza lo que desencadenó los disturbios en el primer lugar. Leer más.
August, 2013- BBVA OpenMind
Tergiversaciones ubicuas y estereotipos alienantes impregnan a través de los discursos de seguridad , fusionando imágenes de una minoría extremista con las actitudes de la mayoría pacífica. Leer más.
2013, BBVA OpenMind
El Futuro de las Relaciones Internacionales: una Teoría del Realismo Simbiótico
Hans Morgenthau una vez escribió que : "Las relaciones internacionales es algo que no debe darse por sentado , pero algo debe entender y ser cambiado y , más particularmente, a cambiar más allá de los límites actuales de su estructura política y la organización." Leer más.
2012 - Pages 15 to 22, “An Ocean Model of Civilization”
Honoured to give a keynote speech on "Transhumanism and Global Security" at the Finland Defence Forces annual Round Table, Helsinki, Finland, November 2017
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