

Semiconductors and Geopolitics with Chip Wars Author Dr. Chris Miller
Sep 21, 2023
Dr. Chris Miller, an expert in international history at Tufts University, discusses the fierce global competition in the semiconductor industry. He unpacks how geopolitical tensions shape procurement strategies, especially in China under U.S. restrictions. The conversation highlights Taiwan's strategic importance and the shift of manufacturing to new countries like India and Vietnam. Miller also addresses the balance of competition and collaboration in tech, including concerns about China's advancements in chip technology and the implications of recent U.S. investment controls.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Geopolitics and the Semiconductor Landscape
02:16 • 20min
Balancing Geopolitics and Globalization in Manufacturing
21:52 • 3min
Shifting Dynamics in Semiconductor Procurement and International Relations
25:15 • 2min
Navigating Semiconductors and Geopolitical Tensions
27:17 • 4min