Peter Layton

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Dr. Peter Layton is a distinguished strategic analyst whose research focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies, geopolitics, and security. His work explores how artificial intelligence, big data, and autonomous systems are reshaping global power dynamics, particularly within China’s Belt and Road Initiative. His most-cited paper, “Artificial intelligence, big data and autonomous systems along the belt and road: towards private security companies with Chinese characteristics?” (2020, 17 citations), examines how China leverages these technologies to deploy private security solutions in high-risk regions plagued by civil unrest and insurgency. This contribution is notable for its forward-looking analysis of China’s evolving approach to infrastructure protection and strategic influence. Dr. Layton’s research offers critical insights into the fusion of technology and security policy, making him a key voice in understanding the future of international security. His work is widely read by scholars and practitioners seeking to grasp the strategic implications of technological change in contested environments.