Sanghyun Han

As I mentioned in my acceptance speech, I will “take this award as a reminder and courage to keep pushing forward, no matter what challenges are ahead.” Thanks again to those who have always been there and supported me!

Last Friday, I was deeply humbled and honored to receive the Ivan Allen Jr. Graduate Student Legacy Award honoring his legacy as a proud GT alumnus and mayor of Atlanta and championing research, teaching, and service.

ICYMI: It is my pleasure to be invited to discuss this very interesting project about the unique features of SK's internet infrastructure with @Jenny__Jun. Thanks @_elsehow and @CLTCBerkeley for having me and looking forward to seeing you all on April 16th!

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Since it now officially has issue, volume, and page numbers, it is time to lift this thread up once again! bit.ly/4b9qesq #Polisky #ipesky

This was a busy week at @isanet in SF! Catching and meeting up w/ friends and colleagues, two presentations, and learning a lot from the sessions. More work to be done but gain encouragement and get refreshed.

I am indebted to so many people, especially: @jonrlindsay @peterswire @miltonmueller @Katie_Johanna @Vagisha_16 Alasdair Young Ahmed Said Katharina Kuhn and participants from @isanet virtual, WEIS, CSI 2023 @GaTechCyber, @GSIPE 5th mini-con, and @NunnSchoolGT (cc @GTliberalarts).

The comprehensive perspective as proposed by this article is essential, given the array of strategic options available beyond data localization and its interwoven nature within the domains of economy and security. It contributes to IPE-Security nexus and economic statecraft. END/

Rather than deep diving into each case in this 🧵, three Southeast Asian cases assert that data localization is driven by a state’s comprehensive understanding of the network effect. Specifically, the state’s perspective on the economic impact and security implications is crucial. 8/

Based on the number of internet users and a sizable platform market, I select Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia as case studies which are based on their similar geographical location and market characteristics. This comparative case study with process-tracing is conducted. 7/

Data results in increased value and gains (network effect). As both network perception and security externality emerge as significant factors to data lolcalization, both NEGATIVE network perception and NEGATIVE security externality must be present as a necessary condition. 6/

To capture this strategic dimension, which can be viewed as a form of economic statecraft derived from digital technology, a theoretical mechanism is proposed that incorporates the concepts of network perception and security externality in a heuristic way. 5/

States have varying motivations for implementing data localization policies and I categorized based on three key actors: individual referents, platforms, and the structural characteristics of data. Yet, no single motivation explains the entire calculation of data localization. 4/

Then why do states choose to localize data for all the negative impacts it can have on their interests? My answer is straightforward: Data localization is seen as an economic means derived from digital technology that serves political objectives (= economic statecraft). 3/

Data localization, which requires businesses to establish new data infrastructures within a country’s borders, strengthens national data security and generates economic benefits. HOWEVER, the drawbacks of data localization often outweigh the benefits with empirical evidence. 2/

Given the significance of data in tandem with the rapid development and application of AI, data localization is one of the attempts to protect/use data. The adoption of it has increased significantly in recent years, with the number of countries more than doubling since 2017 1/

New article 🔔! My article, "Data and Statecraft: Why and How States Localized Data", is published at @bap_journal as a part of a special issue on the future of AI politics, policy, and business! doi.org/10.1017/bap..... This is 🧵 of the article 0/ #ipesky #polisky

One of the best and most satisfied programs ever to attend! Highly recommend it.

Thanks @cfbalcazar.bsky.social for having me and looking forward to enjoying all great works at the conference!

I'm heading to @YaleMacMillan Center to present my work, "Data and Statecraft". The conference is very timely given its focus on "Automation, AI and Digital Trade" as "New Challenges for International Cooperation". Also, it is accessible via Zoom, so please hit me up if you need the address.

Today! Great chance to 👀 drones in the context of IR and experimental designs

And my bad! It’s Feb 8st!

Feb 7st @ 2:45pm is a perfect time to talk about “Drones in IR”. Please join us! Paul Lushenko Ryan Shandler(@GaTechCyber) Kerry Chavez(@TTUPoliSci) Hyunsu Kim(@SeoulNatlUni) and myself(@NunnSchoolGT); discussed by Jim Walsh(@unccharlotte) & Keith Carter(@NPS_Monterey)