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A Strategic Dialogue on the Geopolitics of Data Flows
In an era where economic value increasingly derives from large-scale data aggregation, Europe faces a pressing strategic question: If data-driven economic rents grow with scale, how can EU firms realistically compete with much larger U.S. and Chinese players?
This was one of the central challenges addressed in a private, high-level workshop held recently as part of our research series on the Geopolitics of the Digital Era. The session featured distinguished economist Dan Ciuriak, alongside leading voices from government, industry, and academia.
The workshop focused on the unique economic and geopolitical features of data as a capital asset—a resource that not only fuels innovation but also shapes global power dynamics. Participants explored how control over data flows, infrastructure, and platforms influences the distribution of economic rents and strategic leverage on the global stage.
The conversation was catalyzed by Ciuriak’s forthcoming policy paper, which will form part of our series under the broader program “The Digital Revolution and the New Social Contract,” led by Miguel Otero-Iglesias as Research Director.
Insights from the workshop will help refine the final version of Ciuriak’s paper and shape broader recommendations on digital governance, trade policy, and economic competitiveness for the EU and like-minded partners in the international system.
To learn more about the research program and access past and upcoming publications, click here.