Artificial intelligence is poised to change more than technology; it may reshape the machinery of government, the structure of markets, and the balance of power among nations. In The Algorithmic State, Quentin G. Dalton offers a clear, rigorous examination of how AI could alter public administration, administrative capacity, and global competition in the decades ahead. Moving beyond hype, the book explains why speed, scale, prediction, and data processing are becoming central to modern governance. It shows how AI may improve service delivery, budgeting, planning, regulation, and enforcement while also introducing serious risks, including opaque decision-making, institutional drift, and overreliance on automated systems. Written for readers interested in geopolitics, economics, public policy, and technology strategy, this book provides a practical framework for understanding the opportunities and dangers of algorithmic governance. For anyone seeking a serious account of how artificial intelligence may influence state power and world order, The Algorithmic State offers timely insight and a compelling view of the future.