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Can an information and communication technology (ICT) satellite account help us to understand digital sovereignty?

Chen Xu Orcid Logo, Max Munday, Calvin Jones

Economic Systems Research, Pages: 1 - 23

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The concept of ‘digital sovereignty,’ relating to a nation or region’s ability to assert control over its digital infrastructure, data, and capabilities, is increasingly embedded in strategic policy towards key parts of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. However, there are...

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ISSN: 0953-5314 1469-5758
Published: Informa UK Limited 2025
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