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This paper argues that technical and scientific experts are the most influential actors in shaping technopolitics within international relations, surpassing the roles of politicians, individuals, and other actors. It explores two primary approaches to technopolitics centralized and decentralized and examines the impact of scientific expertise through case studies on nuclear weapons and geoengineering. The analysis demonstrates how scientific and technical experts influence the direction of technological advancements, providing the tools and knowledge that politicians and individuals use to pursue political objectives. The study concludes that scientists and technical experts play a central role in the shaping of techno-politics, especially when balancing state control and public participation.
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