Analysis of the Transformation of International Relations in the Era of Industry 4.0

This article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of the international relations system in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The author examines the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, blockchain, and other digital innovations on changing the architecture of interaction between state and nonstate actors in international relations. The author analyzes research approaches to Industry 4.0 issues, demonstrating differences in the assessment of opportunities and risks of technological development. The work identifies key geopolitical trends: a fundamental change in the nature of power in the international system, where technological superiority becomes a key criterion for leadership, and the transformation of state sovereignty under conditions of dependence on external technological solutions.