Geopolitics and pressures in technological autonomy. The leeway of Argentina and Spain

This paper aims to compare three strategic technological projects in Argentina and Spain. From the analysis of primary and secondary sources, it is observed how state powers pressure Argentina and Spain on strategic and cutting edge technologies. The technologies to be addressed are the Pulqui II and Helwan HA-300 fighter planes, the Argentine and Spanish nuclear projects, and the Condor and Capricornio space launchers. This paper explains the politics of state powers seeking to maintain the technological monopoly, and its geopolitics. Using qualitative methodology on primary and secondary sources, the writing compares emblematic technological projects. In the final reflections, the reader will find how both countries have maneuvered based on the interpretation of the international scenario and its pressures, and also how strategic technology policies, and how the international arena imposes limitations on those who seek technological autonomy.

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Main Author: Blinder, Daniel
Format: Digital revista
Language:spa
Published: Universidad de Chile. Instituto de Estudios Internacionales 2023
Online Access:https://revistaei.uchile.cl/index.php/REI/article/view/68720
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