The Thought of Rudolf Kjellén: Geopolitics and Biopolitics in the Age of AI

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the work of Rudolf Kjellén, the creator of the concepts of geopolitics and biopolitics, in the context of the challenges posed by the development of artificial intelligence. The author reconstructs classic concepts such as 'Staten som livsform' (state as a form of life) and 'Folkhemmet' (People's House), demonstrating their striking relevance in the age of digital transformation. The text focuses on the evolution of population and spatial governance, moving from physical borders to cyberterritoriality and data sovereignty. Particular attention is paid to the strategies of small and medium-sized states, which, faced with the dominance of technological powers, must utilize digital infrastructure and computing centers as new tools for building agency. This is an important contribution to the discussion about geoeconomics and the future of the welfare state in a world dominated by AI models.