The Knowledge Divide: How Global Inequalities in Education and Tech Access Shape International Relations
From classrooms to cyberspace, gaps in learning and digital access are fueling inequality, driving geopolitical competition, and reshaping the balance of international relations. William J. Clinton: "It is dangerously destabilizing to have half the world on the cutting edge of technology while the other half struggles on the bare edge of survival.” Introduction Power has always come from knowledge. Nations that invested early in education, literacy, and innovation have historically outpaced those left behind. The stakes are even higher now that we live in the digital age. The internet, artificial intelligence, and open educational resources were intended to democratize education by distributing knowledge to every region of the globe. However, the reality is more nuanced. Gaps in education and technology are strengthening existing disparities and creating new ones instead of leveling the playing field. The divide isn't just between rich and poor nations anymore; it also exis...