Decoding Modern Challenges: AI, Cyber Policy, and Global Politics with Dr. Melanie Garson

In a new episode of This Much I Know, Carlos’s guest is Dr Melanie Garson, an associate professor at UCL and expert in cyber policy and geopolitics. Together they discuss critical issues in the current geopolitical and defence systems, including the evisceration of the US civil service, reactive politics, and the role of technology companies as geopolitical actors. Dr Garson emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, stress-tested technology rollouts, and the holistic view of future defence strategies. She highlights the information domain as another critical area, where misinformation and disinformation can proliferate and destabilize, underpinning the need for robust measures to counteract these threats. The conversation explores the strategic role of tech in geopolitics, the evolving nature of warfare, and the potential for innovation and international cooperation within the defence industry. Dr Garson also shares her views on the importance of building secure digital economies and engaging meaningfully with emerging technologies for long-term future defence capabilities. Looking to the future, Dr Garson predicts the emergence of new industry players and the potential for existing companies to re-engage with defence manufacturing. She remains optimistic that the industry will recognize the value of entrepreneurs and facilitate environments where innovation can thrive alongside traditional primes. Show Notes: Dr Melanie Garson linkedin.com/in/melaniegarson/ Carlos Espinal linkedin.com/in/carloseduardoespinal/ Dr Melanie Garson - profiles.ucl.ac.uk/25481-melanie-garson institute.global/experts/melanie-garson Seedcamp - seedcamp.com

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This episode is 00:42:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 9, 2025.

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