Geopolitics: challenges in public administration in the AI era

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  • Atiporn Gerdruang Graduate School, Stamford International University
  • Chaipat Phanwattanasakul Department of Learning Encouragement, Ministry of Education

คำสำคัญ:

geopolitics, public administration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), public policy, governance

บทคัดย่อ

This academic article aims to examine the interplay between AI-driven geopolitical competition and sustainable public administration, proposing a strategic framework to enhance resilience and global competitiveness. It employs a systematic review of interdisciplinary literature on geopolitics and AI governance, supplemented by a SWOT analysis of existing administrative frameworks and comparative case studies of the United States, China, and the European Union. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have transformed global policymaking and administrative processes, yet the interplay between AI-driven geopolitical competition and sustainable public administration remains underexplored. We identify five critical factors: big data analytics capability, robust digital infrastructure, specialized human capital, adaptive policymaking, and international collaboration that underpin strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and service delivery. By integrating classical geopolitical theories with contemporary AI applications, our work offers a novel framework addressing emerging ethical, privacy, and cybersecurity challenges. The resulting guidelines provide actionable strategies for public sector leaders to enhance resilience, agility, and global competitiveness.

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2025-09-20

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Gerdruang, A., & Phanwattanasakul, C. (2025). Geopolitics: challenges in public administration in the AI era. วารสารการบริหาร การจัดการ และการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน, 3(3), 1172–1187. สืบค้น จาก https://so15.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jamsd/article/view/1842

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