Technological sovereignty: Evolution of theory

Abstract

The evolution of the theory of technological sovereignty is considered. It has been established that some of the first works devoted to this topic were published by M. Merkhov, who identified three basic conditions affecting the technological dependence of states. It was revealed that in the mid-70s of the last century, a theory of dependence was formed, including two directions: the structuralist school and the Marxist movement. Representatives of this theory called the restraining influence of highly developed states as a source of technological dependence. In addition, modern EU program documents aimed at ensuring technological sovereignty are reviewed.