Historically STI policy is connected to national security and the military. Yet, contemporary innovation policy is rarely discussed in a security context. This perspective argues that new, transformation-oriented innovation policies should more explicitly consider (a) the side-effects of policies on global security and (b) how the global security context influences the achievement of transitions. This need is further extrapolated by the current period of rapid major shifts in the global security landscape. The perspective suggests that policymakers should be proactive in setting criteria and evaluating the security implications of innovation and transitions. Innovation policy should anticipate the side-effects of innovation and transitions. It should also be flexible. This means reflection on the different positive uses and cascading effects of innovations for transitions, and responses to geopolitical developments. Improved dialog between innovation policymakers and other policy domains, and between scholars from different disciplines is vital.

从历史上看，STI 政策与国家安全和军队有关。然而，当代创新政策很少在安全背景下讨论。这种观点认为，新的、以转型为导向的创新政策应该更明确地考虑（a）政策对全球安全的副作用，以及（b）全球安全环境如何影响转型的实现。当前全球安全格局迅速发生重大变化，进一步推断出这种需求。该观点表明，政策制定者应积极制定标准并评估创新和转型的安全影响。创新政策应该预见到创新和转型的副作用。它也应该是灵活的。这意味着要反思创新的不同积极用途和级联效应，以及对地缘政治发展的反应。改进创新政策制定者与其他政策领域之间以及来自不同学科的学者之间的对话至关重要。