Foreign technology dependencies occur when a nation relies on external sources for critical hardware, software, or expertise. This reliance is used to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and fill skill gaps. While multinational corporations and importing nations benefit from efficiency and market access, exporting countries gain geopolitical leverage and economic influence, often creating strategic vulnerabilities for dependent economies.
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