2012 – 2015: Chair Professor (Head) of Electrical Engineering, Fellow of St. Hugh’s College, Dept of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, UK
2016 – 2023: The 1944 Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering, Fellow of Churchill College, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK
2024 – Present: Emeritus Professor, Director of Research, Fellow of Churchill College, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK
Dr. Soyoung Kwon is associate professor of Global Affairs and director of the Center for Security Policy Studies - Korea of Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. As a political scientist and security expert, Dr. Kwon has led numerous research projects on the pressing contemporary security issues and policies, producing policy reports and recommendations for the government and think tanks. Her recent works involve the intensifying US-China competition in critical and emerging technology, the restructuring of semiconductor supply chains, and the trust and regulation dilemma in artificial intelligence.
Dr. Kwon holds a B.A in Political Science and Diplomacy from Ewha Women’s University and M.Phil and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Cambridge (UK).
Abstract
During rapid technological advancement, the security paradigm is undergoing a profound transformation. The convergence of economic security, technological innovation, and geopolitical competition has challenged traditional notions of defense and resilience, leading to rethinking of strategic alliance between the United States and South Korea. This talk outlines the complexities of modern security dynamics to explore the relationship between technological competition, economic stability, and the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China in key emerging sectors. It also highlights the critical role of strategic partnerships in safeguarding national interests in this fast-changing security landscape.