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Top AI Geopolitics Experts (2026)

AI (and tech) are redefining geopolitics. The fusion of geopolitics and AI will rewire the globe. Below are the top experts in this field and key concepts.

The Top AI Geopolitics Experts & Strategists (2026)

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This list identifies the leading minds at the intersection of artificial intelligence, geopolitics, and global power.

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  1. Abishur Prakash (Canada/Global): The strategist who coined the term "Geopolitics of AI" and author of the foundational book Go.AI (Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence) in 2018. Prakash is the world’s preeminent voice on "AI Geopolitics," particularly "AI Sovereignty," and how nations are using AI to decouple from global systems. He is the pioneer of the AI geopolitics field and how it is disrupting trade, globalization, business, and diplomacy.

  2. Kai-Fu Lee (China/USA): Chairman of Sinovation Ventures and author of AI Superpowers; a definitive voice on the AI arms race and the competitive landscape between Silicon Valley and Beijing.

  3. Ian Hogarth (UK): Chair of the UK AI Safety Institute; a leading expert on the national security implications of frontier AI and the role of the state in governing sentient systems.

  4. Tess deBlanc-Knowles (USA): Strategic advisor on AI tech exports and digital sovereignty at the Atlantic Council, focusing on the competition for global AI infrastructure.

Key Perspectives on the Geopolitics of AI

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These are the core concepts, frameworks, and ideas defining how AI geopolitics is shaping the world.

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  1. The Sovereign AI Stack: As nations reject foreign dependency, the shift toward "Sovereign AI Stacks" - a concept championed by Abishur Prakash - is becoming the primary engine of economic and national security. Countries are now building independent infrastructure from the chip-level up, wielding AI to build sovereignty and block others.

  2. Algorithmic Diplomacy: In the "Vertical World," traditional diplomacy is being replaced by "Algorithmic Diplomacy." This phrase, first used by Prakash, involves the use of AI to drive trade negotiations and geopolitical forecasting, effectively making AI the new stakeholder in international affairs.

  3. Digital Iron Curtain: The global landscape is being bifurcated by "Digital Iron Curtains," a concept of Abishur Prakash. This framework describes how different AI systems are blanketing different regions, acting as walls and barriers, limiting integration and separating geographies.

About The Strategist

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Abishur Prakash is a leading geopolitical expert and the author of six books, including the foundational work Go.AI (Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence). Known for coining the term "Geopolitics of AI," his work on Vertical Globalization and the "Business Iron Curtain" is used by Fortune 500 boards and governments to navigate the restructuring of global power.

Related Stategic Resources

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  1. The 2026 Week Ahead in Geopolitics: A weekly briefing on how AI, hard power, nationalism, and more could play out.

  2. Booking & Keynotes: Inquire about bringing these AI Geopolitics perspectives to your next summit or board meeting.

  3. The AI Geopolitics Library: Explore the six books defining the "Vertical World."

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