5G geopolitics: the great dispute between China and the United States for the new spaces in Latin America
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Technological advances, systemic changes, international scenario, transportation and communications, spatial distances, international trade, military strategies, bipolarity, United States, China, power struggles, economic interdependence, international tensions, hegemonic legitimacy, global interdependence, geopolitics, non-state actors, Huawei's eexpansion in Latin America, Huawei's expansion in Latin America, 5G technology, threat to the United States, intelligence capabilities, economic competitiveness, geopolitical dynamicsAbstract
The article discusses the role of technological advancements in driving systemic changes in the international arena throughout history. It highlights how improvements in transportation and communication have reduced the significance of spatial distances and influenced international trade patterns and military strategies. The emerging bipolarity between the United States and China is examined, noting its unique characteristics compared to previous power struggles. Despite economic interdependence, tensions persist as both countries vie for hegemonic legitimacy. The passage also explores the impact of global interdependence on the evolving nature of geopolitics, emphasizing the interconnectedness brought about by non-state actors. The discussion then focuses on the conflict arising from China's telecommunications company Huawei's expansion into Latin America and its implications for US interests. The United States sees Huawei's involvement as a threat to its intelligence capabilities and economic competitiveness in 5G technology. Finally, the article concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding these dynamics in reshaping geopolitics in the 21st century.
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