The New Map of Power: "Algorithmic Sovereignty" as a Pillar of National Security in 2026
The New Map of Power: "Algorithmic Sovereignty" as a Pillar of National Security in 2026 By International Consultant: Amir Ben Ghorbel While major capitals remain preoccupied with traditional energy conflicts, the latest reports from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace point toward a radical shift in the concept of "National Power." We stand in the year 2026, where Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a technical tool; it has become a "Political Operating System," redrawing the global balance of power in unprecedented ways. Beyond Tech Rivalry: "Cloud Colonialism" According to analyses from Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) , we are witnessing what can be termed "Digital Balkanization." The struggle between Washington and Beijing is no longer a mere trade dispute; it is an existential battle for "Cloud Sovereignty." As an observer of strategic transformations, I believe nations t...