Ophélie Coelho

Independent researcher in digital geopolitics, associated with the Internet and Society Center (CNRS) and CARISM (Panthéon-Assas)

Ophélie Coelho is an independent researcher specializing in the geopolitics of digital technology. In her book, "Digital Geopolitics - Imperialism in Giant steps" (Les éditions de l'atelier, 2023), she discusses the redistribution of power between state and private actors, the role of multinational corporations in international relations, and the rise of Big Tech in the 21st century, particularly through the technical, industrial, and informational dependencies on which their power levers are based. With a background that combines academic research and professional experience in the digital industry, Ophélie Coelho remains closely connected to her field of study.

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Geopolitics of Digitalization - The Imperialism of Big Tech
Coelho examines the role of multinational corporations in international relations and highlights the rise of Big Tech in the 21st century. She delves into how these tech giants exert influence through technical, industrial, and informational dependencies. Drawing from her background in both academic research and professional experience in the digital industry, Coelho provides a comprehensive analysis of how digital imperialism is reshaping global power structures. Her work emphasizes the significant impact of Big Tech on geopolitical relations and the complexities of their growing dominance in various sectors.
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