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Technological evolution has impacted foreign policy decision-making processes at the micro level by facilitating data gathering and speeding up decision-making processes, thus adding another window on government behavior and international conflict. A technology-driven skill revolution has also contributed to the emergence of new actors (non-governmental organizations and individuals), and technological evolution has reshaped armed conflict and related decision-making processes.

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Fritsch, S. (2017). Technology, Conflict and International Relations. In: Yetiv, S., James, P. (eds) Advancing Interdisciplinary Approaches to International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40823-1_5

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