In 2025, geopolitics will play a crucial role in shaping the digital world. Some countries will push for greater digital sovereignty, imposing stricter regulations and promoting local tech industries to reduce reliance on foreign platforms.

Geopolitical tensions will fuel cybersecurity risks and digital trade wars, leading to restrictions on data flow and tech exports.  As nations adopt different AI and ethics regulations, global companies will face challenges in navigating diverse legal frameworks.  This shifting landscape could create a more fragmented digital ecosystem, with major implications for innovation, trade, and global supply chains. 

However, there should be a great focus on tech diplomacy and multi-lateral collaboration in 2025 and beyond.

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Deborah Collier is an influential strategic & ‘Futurist Leader’ with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry’s global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO, and former non-executive director.

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