Geopolitics to Techno-Politics: Redefining power variables in International Relations in the Digital Age

The contemporary world is experiencing a substantial overhaul of the established order of international relations.The power to influence global affairs is no longer defined by historical standards such as military superiority or bythe Gross Domestic Product, but by the capabilities of high-end technologies. The on-going century can preciselybe regarded as the age of Techno-polarity where the pursuit of technological dominance has become a strategicresource, wielding geopolitical power. As the lines between tech and geopolitics blur, the emerging powers likeIndia would aspire to capture the future of emerging techno-polar world order that hinges on technological statecraft.This research article delves into the concept of techno-polarity, exploring how technological advancements areaffecting variables of the global power equation. It explores the high-stakes interdependence of technology, power,and diplomacy in a world where the next technological advancement may shift the balance of power.