The role of intellectual property in addressing state security challenges

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 12, 215 - 230, 01.04.2025

Tamazi Urtmelidze

Abstract

This study explores the critical role of intellectual property (IP) in addressing national security challenges, focusing on the strategic integration of IP into state policies. The analysis highlights how technological advancements, supported by robust IP frameworks, strengthen economic security and enhance national defense capabilities. Key examples from global powers such as the United States, China, Russia, and Georgia demonstrate how IP protection fosters innovation, technological sovereignty, and strategic advantages. The study emphasizes that hybrid threats, including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, have reshaped global security dynamics. Case studies illustrate how countries leverage IP to advance critical technologies such as artificial intelligence and hypersonic weapons, ensuring competitive advantages in defense and global influence. The findings underscore the need for adaptive policies that balance technological innovation with national security priorities. By investing in research and development, fostering innovation ecosystems, and strengthening IP protection, nations can navigate the evolving landscape of geopolitical competition and hybrid warfare. This research concludes that IP is not only an economic asset but also a vital component of state security strategies, requiring continuous adaptation to address emerging global challenges effectively.

Keywords

Intellectual Property, State Security, Hybrid Warfare, Technological Sovereignty, Cybersecurity

The role of intellectual property in addressing state security challenges

Abstract

Bu çalışma, fikri mülkiyetin (FM) ulusal güvenlik zorluklarını ele almadaki kritik rolünü araştırıyor ve FM'nin devlet politikalarına stratejik entegrasyonuna odaklanıyor. Analiz, sağlam FM çerçeveleriyle desteklenen teknolojik ilerlemelerin ekonomik güvenliği nasıl güçlendirdiğini ve ulusal savunma yeteneklerini nasıl geliştirdiğini vurguluyor. Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, Çin, Rusya ve Gürcistan gibi küresel güçlerden gelen temel örnekler, FM korumasının inovasyonu, teknolojik egemenliği ve stratejik avantajları nasıl desteklediğini gösteriyor. Çalışma, siber saldırılar ve dezenformasyon kampanyaları da dahil olmak üzere hibrit tehditlerin küresel güvenlik dinamiklerini yeniden şekillendirdiğini vurguluyor. Vaka çalışmaları, ülkelerin yapay zeka ve hipersonik silahlar gibi kritik teknolojileri ilerletmek için FM'yi nasıl kullandıklarını, savunmada ve küresel etkide rekabet avantajları sağladığını gösteriyor. Bulgular, teknolojik inovasyonu ulusal güvenlik öncelikleriyle dengeleyen uyarlanabilir politikalara olan ihtiyacın altını çiziyor. Araştırma ve geliştirmeye yatırım yaparak, inovasyon ekosistemlerini teşvik ederek ve FM korumasını güçlendirerek, uluslar jeopolitik rekabetin ve hibrit savaşın değişen manzarasında yol alabilirler. Bu araştırma, FM'nin yalnızca ekonomik bir varlık değil, aynı zamanda ortaya çıkan küresel zorlukları etkili bir şekilde ele almak için sürekli adaptasyon gerektiren devlet güvenlik stratejilerinin hayati bir bileşeni olduğu sonucuna varıyor.

Keywords

Intellectual Property, State Security, Hybrid Warfare, Technological Sovereignty, Cybersecurity

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