Technological Nationalism as Civic Glue

A growing argument among elite technologists is to recast national identity around state‑anchored technological capacity and corporate‑state data projects. Rather than merely advocating for specific policies or firms, this frame treats technological control and surveillance infrastructure as the basis for restoring civic cohesion and strategic autonomy. — If elites adopt technological nationalism as a unifying story, it will reshape debates about surveillance, procurement, alliance politics, and who legitimately governs public information.