1st Edition

Technology Transfer to Latin American Countries Drifting Away from the United States and China?

By Sascha Hannig Núñez Copyright 2025
220 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

220 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

220 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Hannig Núñez analyzes the processes behind technology transfers at a state-decision-making level in Latin America. She challenges the conventional notion that the United States and China hold a dominant technological presence over the region, highlighting the increasing influence from both middle powers and regional actors. This book builds on existing theory and case studies to assess the... Read more

Part 1: Theory, Technology Transfers, and the Latin American Geopolitical Scenario

1.     Introduction: Technology Transfers to Latin America Amid Increasing Geopolitical Tensions

2.     Technology's Cultural Influence on Global Dynamics: From History to Modern Debates on Innovation

3.     Latin America: The Epicenter of the Rivalry Between the United States and China

4.     International Relations Theory and the Dissemination of Technology

5.     Reasons Behind Decision-making in International Technology Transfers

Part 2: Power Competition in Latin America: from Television Networks to Outer Space

6.     Zapping Channels: Brazil's Impact on the US Dominance in Digital Television in Latin America

7.     Latin America's Private Data Market and Tech Sovereignty Amid Geopolitical Power Competition

8.     Surveillance and Facial Recognition: Unpacking Latin America’s Complex Landscape

9.     5G Networks in Latin America: Caught in a Global Geopolitical Conflict Between China and the World?

10.  How China Installed a Space Research Base in Argentina: Geopolitical Intrigue and Governance Challenges

11.  Conclusions: A Final Review of the Role of Geopolitics, Economic Incentives, Values, and Reputation in Technology Transfers in Latin America

Biography

Sascha Hannig Núñez is an executive secretary at CAD Chile and a researcher at the Center for Global Governance Research, Hitotsubashi University, Japan. An international analyst with an interest in technology, she consults for global organizations and has experience as a financial reporter.