The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri

Anirudh and Chris discusses India's recent efforts to develop its semiconductor industry after past attempts in the 1980s failed to gain traction. Emphasizing both semiconductor fabrication and electronics assembly, India is attracting foreign investment through incentives for chip making, packaging, and assembly. The video examines India's growing demand for semiconductors, driven by its burgeoning device assembly market, and highlights the potential for India to become a key player in chip design due to its existing software engineering expertise. Additionally, the video explores the geopolitical and economic factors that are supporting India's semiconductor strategy, including partnerships with the US, Japan, and Taiwan. Finally, the importance of focusing on R&D in chip design rather than manufacturing is discussed, identifying niche areas in design such as AI applications and power semiconductors for electric vehicles as potential growth avenues. 00:00 India's Missed Opportunity in Semiconductors 00:42 India's Dual Focus: Semiconductor and Electronics Assembly 00:58 Government Incentives and Multinational Investments 02:33 The Potential of Chip Design in India 03:40 Challenges and Opportunities in Chip Design 04:58 Global Support and Geopolitical Factors 07:17 R&D Priorities: Design vs. Manufacturing 08:15 Future Trends and Specialized Fabs ,#US,#China,#India,#Taiwan,#Korea,#Japan,#France,#Germany,#Netherlands,#semiconductor,#industry,#gameplan,#supplychain,#competitiveadvantage,#nationalstrategy,#chipdesign,#chipmanufacturing,#fabskin,#fablessdesign,#ChipsAct,#exportcontrols,#rareearth,#nvidia,#asml,#samsung,#tsmc,#mediatek,#geopolitics,#technology,#AnirudhSuri,#ChrisMiller,#TheGreatTechGame,#TheGreatTechGamePodcast Book Links: #AnirudhSuri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri ://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My #ChrisMiller: Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology: https://amzn.eu/d/6PHcvPg The Struggle to Save the Soviet Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/17fTXv7 Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia: https://amzn.eu/d/f1Vfg7w We Shall Be Masters: Russian Pivots to East Asia from Peter the Great to Putin: https://amzn.eu/d/dAnWZbP #ChipWar #US #China #India #Taiwan #Korea #Japan #France #Germany #Netherlands #semiconductor industry #gameplan #supplychain #competitiveadvantage #nationalstrategy #chipdesign #chipmanufacturing #fabskin #fablessdesign #ChipsAct #exportcontrols #rareearth #nvidia #asml #samsung #tsmc #mediatek #geopolitics #technology #AnirudhSuri #ChrisMiller #TheGreatTechGame #TheGreatTechGamePodcast

Full Episode - https://youtu.be/iYC5nKJpGvY In this video, we explore the evolving semiconductor strategies of major countries amidst the ongoing chip war. We begin with the United States and examine the significant shifts in its approach over the last few years, especially in light of recent geopolitical challenges. Key points include the impact of the CHIPS Act, which allocates $39 billion for boosting domestic chip manufacturing, and the controversial export controls aimed at China. The discussion then turns to China's response, detailing its continued investment in self-sufficiency through industrial policy plans such as 'Made in China 2025,' despite potential trade-offs in quality and cost. The video provides a comprehensive overview of how these strategies are shaping the global landscape of the semiconductor industry and what implications they might have for the future. 00:00 Introduction to Global Chip Strategies 00:16 The U.S. Semiconductor Strategy 01:56 Impact of Export Controls on China 03:53 China's Response to U.S. Policies 05:24 Evaluating China's Self-Sufficiency Efforts 06:10 Conclusion: The Future of the Chip War

Chris Miller, author of Chip War (FT Business Book of the Year 2022), joins host Anirudh Suri to discuss the geopolitics of the global semi-conductor industry and the national strategies being adopted by countries like the US, China, EU (France, Germany and Netherlands), Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and India. They also explore the role of universities, government policies, and business investment in shaping the global semiconductor landscape. Key questions that Chris and Anirudh delve into: What will it take for nations to succeed in the Chip War? How can nations start to build their competitive advantage? What are the gaps in the current approaches being adopted by governments? What are the national strategies being adopted by the key players - the US, China, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, S. Korea and India? What should India's game plan focus on? How will geopolitics shape the chip industry in the coming years? Will the US' export controls against China be effective, or will they backfire? As always, watch, share and subscribe!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Understanding the Importance of the Semiconductor Industry02:20 - Key Elements of National Strategies in the Chip War05:53 - Are Governments Getting It Right? 10:47 - Balancing Research, Academia and Private Businesses' Role in the Chip Industry14:20 - The Current Strategies: US, China, Europe, and East Asia16:21 - Will US’ Strategy of Export Controls on Chips Against China Work?18:16 - China’s Strategy: How Will It Respond?20:52 - Will China’s Rare Earth Reserves Be an Effective Defence?23:19 - Europe’s Strategy (incl. France / Germany / Netherlands)26:30 - East Asian Nations’ Strategies (Japan / Korea and Taiwan)28:26 - India’s (Re-)Entry into the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem31:20 - India: A Leader in Chip Design33:23 - India benefitting from Geopolitics and Macro-Trends?34:59 - How Should India Spend Its R&D Dollars?37:38 - Should India Build Specialised Fabs?40:18 - Geopolitics and Future of Chip Industry42:30 - Conclusion Book Links:#AnirudhSuri:The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri ://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My#ChrisMiller:Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology: https://amzn.eu/d/6PHcvPgThe Struggle to Save the Soviet Economy: https://amzn.eu/d/17fTXv7Putinomics: Power and Money in Resurgent Russia: https://amzn.eu/d/f1Vfg7wWe Shall Be Masters: Russian Pivots to East Asia from Peter the Great to Putin: https://amzn.eu/d/dAnWZbP#ChipWar #US #China #India #Taiwan #Korea #Japan #France #Germany #Netherlands #semiconductor industry #gameplan #supplychain #competitiveadvantage #nationalstrategy #chipdesign #chipmanufacturing #fabs #fablessdesign #ChipsAct #exportcontrols #rareearth #nvidia #asml #samsung #tsmc #mediatek #geopolitics #technology #AnirudhSuri #ChrisMiller #TheGreatTechGame #TheGreatTechGamePodcast

Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/geyf2tIkRIw Renowned British journalist and prominent European futurist, Hamish McRae joins host Anirudh Suri as they delve into what the world will look like in 2050, by also examining how history has played out over the last few centuries. This fascinating, big picture discussion revolves around the rapid evolution of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and its potential impact on the world economies up to 2050, with a focus on countries like the U.S., China, and India. The discussion extends to the dynamics of global geopolitics, including underlying power shifts and possible future U.S. relations with Russia and China. McRae highlights the significant growth of India's services industry and the emergence of middle classes, discussing the importance of shifting global mindsets towards a multipolar world. The conversation also stresses the importance of recognizing and respecting the cultural histories of nations, and celebrating shared economic wins, rather than striving for a singular 'global winner'. #GlobalPolitics #Technology #Geopolitics #ArtificialIntelligence #HamishMcRae #AnirudhSuri #TheGreatTechGame #TheWorldin2050 #India #China #UnitedStates

Renowned British journalist and prominent European futurist, Hamish McRae joins host Anirudh Suri as they delve into what the world will look like in 2050, by also examining how history has played out over the last few centuries. This fascinating, big picture discussion revolves around the rapid evolution of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and its potential impact on the world economies up to 2050, with a focus on countries like the U.S., China, and India. The discussion extends to the dynamics of global geopolitics, including underlying power shifts and possible future U.S. relations with Russia and China. McRae highlights the significant growth of India's services industry and the emergence of middle classes, discussing the importance of shifting global mindsets towards a multipolar world. The conversation also stresses the importance of recognizing and respecting the cultural histories of nations, and celebrating shared economic wins, rather than striving for a singular 'global winner'.#GlobalPolitics #Technology #Geopolitics #ArtificialIntelligence #HamishMcRae #AnirudhSuri #TheGreatTechGame #TheWorldin2050 #India #China #UnitedStates*Book Links:*#AnirudhSuri:*The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri :* https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My#HamishMcRae:*The World in 2050: How to Think About the Future:* https://amzn.eu/d/dJQiDvY*Capital City: London as a Financial Centre:* https://amzn.eu/d/au3KYET*What Works: Success in Stressful Times:* https://amzn.eu/d/hyRTPyE*The World in 2020: Power, Culture and Prosperity:* https://amzn.eu/d/flk7dkt*About Hamish:*Hamish McRae is a principle commentator for The Independent and The Independent on Sunday, and associate editor of The Independent. He is author of The World in 2020, which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. He also co-wrote Capital City: London as A Financial Centre with his wife, Frances Cairncrosse, and broadcasts regularly on the BBC.More information and many of Immerwahr's writings are available at his website : https://hamishmcrae.co.uk/*Follow Anirudh here:*X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/anirudhsuriLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anirudhsuri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anirudh_suriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhSuri.inWebsite: [www.anirudhsuri.com](http://www.anirudhsuri.com/)Book and Podcast: [www.greattechgame.com](http://www.greattechgame.com/)As always, please do watch, subscribe and share!#TheGreatTechGamePodcast #TheGreatTechGame #geopolitics

Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p Anirudh and Daniel engage in a deep dive into the evolving nature of warfare and geopolitical dynamics, with a focus on the unexpected conventional military strategies used by Russia in Ukraine, contrasting with the widely anticipated cyber warfare. They explore the broader global shift away from the optimistic globalization of the 90s towards a re-territorialization of politics, highlighted by Russia's strategic moves to achieve self-sufficiency and leverage over global food supplies. The discussion also covers the critical importance of territorial resources like rare earth materials for technological advancement and the enduring significance of geopolitics in shaping the modern world. Through their analysis, Anirudh and Daniel illuminate the complex interplay between military tactics, economic politics, and the strategic value of resources, underscoring a pivotal moment in international relations that recalls the economic politics of the 1930s and emphasizes the unavoidable link between geopolitics and economics in today's decisions. 00:00 Cyber Warfare vs. Traditional Military Tactics: A New Era of Conflict 00:49 The Geopolitical Shift: From Global Unity to Territorial Politics 02:33 Economic Politics and the Return to Geopolitical Strategies 03:23 The Tech Wars and the Importance of Territory in Modern Conflict Book Links: AnirudhSuri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My How to Hide an Empire: https://amzn.eu/d/hssq9QF About Daniel Immerwahr: Daniel Immerwahr (Ph.D., Berkeley, 2011) is Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities. His first book, Thinking Small (Harvard, 2015), offers a critical account of grassroots development campaigns launched by the United States at home and abroad. It won the Merle Curti Award in Intellectual History from the Organization of American Historians and the Society for U.S. Intellectual History's annual book award. His second book, How to Hide an Empire (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019), is a narrative history of the United States that brings its overseas territory into the story. It was a national bestseller, a New York Times critic's choice for one of the best books of 2019, and the winner of the Robert H. Ferrell Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Immerwahr's writings have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, the Washington Post, Harper's, The New Republic, The Nation, and the New York Review of Books, among other places. More information and many of Immerwahr's writings are available at his website (https://history.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core-faculty/daniel-immerwahr.html) #Russia, #Ukraine, #CyberProwess, #MilitaryTactics, #Geopolitical, #WorldHistory, #Territorialization, #LiberalWorldOrder, #EconomicPolitics, #Geopolitics, #TechWars, #RareEarthMaterials, #TerritoryGeography, #ArtificialIntelligence, #MarketPurchasing, #GlobalConflicts, #ModernWarfare, #EconomicManeuvers, #WarfareTactics, #GeopoliticalShifts

Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p Anirudh and Daniel talks about how the United States evolved into an empire, learning from past empires like the British and Roman. Initially a settler colonial empire displacing indigenous peoples, the US expanded its imperial reach by the late 19th century, acquiring territories such as the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Guam. They explores how the US, despite its anti-imperialist founding principles, sought to emulate British colonial practices, as exemplified by Rudyard Kipling's 'The White Man's Burden,' which offered imperialist guidance to the US. Anirudh and Daniel discuss the US's complex relationship with imperialism, highlighting its transition from a former colony to an empire aspiring to global dominance. 00:00 The Emergence of the US as an Empire: Learning from History 00:41 The Evolution of American Empire: From Settler Colonialism to Overseas Expansion 01:22 Imperial Lessons from the British: The United States' 20th Century Transformation Book Links: AnirudhSuri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My How to Hide an Empire: https://amzn.eu/d/hssq9QF About Daniel Immerwahr: Daniel Immerwahr (Ph.D., Berkeley, 2011) is Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities. His first book, Thinking Small (Harvard, 2015), offers a critical account of grassroots development campaigns launched by the United States at home and abroad. It won the Merle Curti Award in Intellectual History from the Organization of American Historians and the Society for U.S. Intellectual History's annual book award. His second book, How to Hide an Empire (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019), is a narrative history of the United States that brings its overseas territory into the story. It was a national bestseller, a New York Times critic's choice for one of the best books of 2019, and the winner of the Robert H. Ferrell Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Immerwahr's writings have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, the Washington Post, Harper's, The New Republic, The Nation, and the New York Review of Books, among other places. More information and many of Immerwahr's writings are available at his website (https://history.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core-faculty/daniel-immerwahr.html) #USHistory, #EmpiresPast, #ImperialLessons, #HistoricalInfluences, #EmpireLegacy, #RomanEmpire, #BritishEmpire, #USImperialIdentity, #ColonialHistory, #WhiteMansBurden, #ImperialAdvice, #EmpireBuilding, #PoliticalEvolution, #EmpiricalKnowledge, #LessonsLearned, #ImperialismToday, #ColonialLegacy, #EmpireStudies, #GlobalInfluence, #HistoryDiscussion

Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p In this engaging conversation, Anirudh and Daniel explore the historical and contemporary tug of war between governments and big tech firms across the globe. They draw parallels with the past, such as the rivalry between the crown and the East India Company, to question if big tech could surpass government power. The discussion spans examples from various countries including the U.S., China, and Russia, highlighting the shift in power dynamics. They debate the potential for tech firms to take over traditional state functions like security and the implications for democracy and citizen rights. Reflecting on historical outcomes, Anirudh posits that governments tend to triumph eventually, but Daniel expresses skepticism, noting the weakening state authority and the rising influence of corporate power in areas like space exploration and security. They conclude by pondering the future of democracy and state functions in the face of expanding corporate influence. 00:00 Opening Thoughts: The Tug of War Between States and Corporations 00:03 Historical Context and the Inevitable Victory of the State 02:47 Skepticism and the Changing Dynamics of State vs. Corporate Power 04:46 The Expanding Role of Corporations in Traditional State Functions 06:40 The Democratic Dilemma: Accountability and Sovereignty in the Age of Big Tech 07:43 The Future of State Sovereignty and Democratic Governance Book Links: AnirudhSuri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My How to Hide an Empire: https://amzn.eu/d/hssq9QF About Daniel Immerwahr: Daniel Immerwahr (Ph.D., Berkeley, 2011) is Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities. His first book, Thinking Small (Harvard, 2015), offers a critical account of grassroots development campaigns launched by the United States at home and abroad. It won the Merle Curti Award in Intellectual History from the Organization of American Historians and the Society for U.S. Intellectual History's annual book award. His second book, How to Hide an Empire (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019), is a narrative history of the United States that brings its overseas territory into the story. It was a national bestseller, a New York Times critic's choice for one of the best books of 2019, and the winner of the Robert H. Ferrell Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Immerwahr's writings have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, the Washington Post, Harper's, The New Republic, The Nation, and the New York Review of Books, among other places. More information and many of Immerwahr's writings are available at his website (https://history.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core-faculty/daniel-immerwahr.html) #TugOfWar #BigTech #GovernmentControl #CorporateInfluence #TechVsGovernment #StatePower #HistoricalDebate #GlobalDynamics #PowerStruggles #DigitalGovernance #BalanceOfPower #TechGiants #CorporateVsState #DigitalAge #TechRevolution #PoliticalEconomy #Globalization #CyberSecurity #StateLegitimacy #DemocracyDebate

Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p This discussion focuses on the resurgence of geographical determinism in understanding global politics, as outlined in popular geopolitics books. Highlighting authors like Tim Marshall, Robert Kaplan, and others, the conversation critiques this view as overly pessimistic and historically static, ignoring the dynamic influence of human intervention and technology on geography. Furthermore, it explores how technology reshapes geopolitical strategies, suggesting that the future of geopolitics and warfare will be a hybrid of traditional geographical considerations and technological advancements, as illustrated by the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The conversation advocates for a nuanced understanding that goes beyond geography as the sole determinant in the modern geopolitical landscape. 00:00 Introduction to Political Geography Discourse 00:27 Exploring the 'Prisoners of Geography' Argument 02:05 Critique of Geopolitical Determinism 03:05 The Changing Nature of Geography and Geopolitics 03:53 Technology's Role in Shaping Geopolitics 06:04 Geopolitics Beyond Geography: The Hybrid Future Book Links: AnirudhSuri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My How to Hide an Empire: https://amzn.eu/d/hssq9QF About Daniel Immerwahr: Daniel Immerwahr (Ph.D., Berkeley, 2011) is Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities. His first book, Thinking Small (Harvard, 2015), offers a critical account of grassroots development campaigns launched by the United States at home and abroad. It won the Merle Curti Award in Intellectual History from the Organization of American Historians and the Society for U.S. Intellectual History's annual book award. His second book, How to Hide an Empire (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019), is a narrative history of the United States that brings its overseas territory into the story. It was a national bestseller, a New York Times critic's choice for one of the best books of 2019, and the winner of the Robert H. Ferrell Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Immerwahr's writings have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, the Washington Post, Harper's, The New Republic, The Nation, and the New York Review of Books, among other places. More information and many of Immerwahr's writings are available at his website (https://history.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core-faculty/daniel-immerwahr.html) #Geopolitics, #InternationalRelations, #ShapingGeopolitics, #PowerDynamics, #TechGeopolitics, #GlobalRelations, #MapsAndTech, #PoliticalAnalysis, #FutureOfWar, #CyberWarfare, #GeographyMatters, #TechnologyTrends, #WorldOrder, #PoliticalDebates, #BookDiscussion, #CurrentAffairs, #GlobalChallenges, #PoliticalConservatism, #HybridGeopolitics, #ChangingLandscape

Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/7CL_8jnKBRk?si=S3dgqoeCM6-8ef-p In this conversation, Daniel and Anirudh explore the shape and dynamics of US power over the past 75 years, especially after 1945. They discuss the framework of understanding power through three main buckets—economic, military, and cultural/values-based influence. Anirudh presents an economic-first view of power, positing that economic strength is foundational to military and cultural dominance. The duo reflects on the historical context, examining the shift from direct colonial control towards a network of global military bases and cultural influence, which they term a 'pointillist empire'. This discussion also touches upon how technological advancements, particularly in communication, have facilitated a deterritorialization of power, allowing for a more subtle yet pervasive form of influence that does not rely on territorial annexation. Daniel and Anirudh's dialogue provides a nuanced analysis of the complex interplay between economic capacity, military strategy, and cultural transmission in shaping US global dominance. 00:00 Exploring the Shape of US Power Over 75 Years 00:37 Understanding Power: Economic, Military, and Cultural Dimensions 02:42 The Evolution of Global Power Dynamics 04:21 The Shift from Territorial Empires to Pointillist Military Presence Book Links: AnirudhSuri: The Great Tech Game by Anirudh Suri : https://amzn.eu/d/1Su38My How to Hide an Empire: https://amzn.eu/d/hssq9QF About Daniel Immerwahr: Daniel Immerwahr (Ph.D., Berkeley, 2011) is Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities. His first book, Thinking Small (Harvard, 2015), offers a critical account of grassroots development campaigns launched by the United States at home and abroad. It won the Merle Curti Award in Intellectual History from the Organization of American Historians and the Society for U.S. Intellectual History's annual book award. His second book, How to Hide an Empire (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019), is a narrative history of the United States that brings its overseas territory into the story. It was a national bestseller, a New York Times critic's choice for one of the best books of 2019, and the winner of the Robert H. Ferrell Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Immerwahr's writings have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, the Washington Post, Harper's, The New Republic, The Nation, and the New York Review of Books, among other places. More information and many of Immerwahr's writings are available at his website (https://history.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core-faculty/daniel-immerwahr.html) #GlobalPower, #Empire, #Dominate, #TechChanges, #EconomicPower, #MilitaryPower, #SoftPower, #CulturalPower, #Values, #GeopoliticalPower, #USPower, #EconomicInterests, #MilitaryIndustrialComplex, #AmericanValues, #Globalization, #Colonies, #Telegraph, #Decolonization, #CulturalTransmission, #EconomicRelations