AI Sovereignty: A Qualitative Model of Strategic Competition as AI Becomes an Instrument of National Power
Researchers present a qualitative model for understanding AI sovereignty—how nations independently control AI technologies—identifying critical leverage points like electricity, data, and skilled talent that determine competitive advantage. The framework highlights both kinetic and non-kinetic methods nations may employ to strengthen their AI capabilities or undermine rivals, positioning AI as a central instrument of 21st-century national power competition.




