GeoTech Wars

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti is joined by David Emanuelson, a partner at Arnold & Porter and an expert on international mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The conversation examines the role of M&A in industries such as semiconductors, and how geopolitics is now influencing this process.

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirt is joined by Remco Zwetsloot, an Adjunct Fellow with CSIS' International Security program and co-founder and director of the Horizon Institute for Public Service. The conversation highlights the importance of skilled workers in innovation and international competition, and how the United States and China are developing and competing for these workers. 

Orville Schell, Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations, shares his extensive expertise on China and U.S.-China dynamics. He delves into Xi Jinping's shifting worldview and the factors behind China's pivot towards self-reliance after years of globalization. The conversation also highlights the challenges of technological decoupling, the geopolitical risks tied to supply chains, particularly regarding Taiwan, and the intricate semiconductor landscape crucial for both nations' futures.

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti is joined by Guillermo Christensen, Partner at K&L gates and former CIA Intelligence Officer and Diplomat. Their conversation highlights the evolving geopolitical landscape companies need to assess and navigate, such as investment screenings, export controls, and cyber attacks.

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti is joined by Brian Pomper, former Chief International Trade Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee. Their conversation examines the United States' past and present uses of tariffs, and how they impact the nation's international competitiveness.

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti is joined by Reva Goujon, a Director at Rhodium Group, to examine the impact of ongoing geopolitical flashpoints on the U.S.-China tech competition. The conversation covers the competition over chips, the China-Taiwan relationship, and the geo-tech implications of the Israel-Hamas War. 

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti is joined by Dr. Sujai Shivakumar, director of the Renewing American Innovation Project at CSIS. Their conversation explores how a robust manufacturing sector is essential for spurring innovation and how the United States can reshore manufacturing.

Kirti is joined by Don Rosenberg, former General Counsel at Qualcomm, IBM, and Apple, to discuss how companies can manage the growing and evolving geopolitical risks in today's global economy. 

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti and Andrew discuss the state of the green energy technology industry with Dr. Ilaria Mazzocco, senior fellow with the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS. The conversation highlights how China achieved leadership in green energy technologies and the tradeoffs in “de-risking” from China in this industry. 

Dan Kim, Chief Economist and Director of Strategic Planning at the CHIPS Program Office, dives into the U.S. semiconductor industry's current landscape. He elucidates the pivotal role of the CHIPS Act for innovation and public-private partnerships in bolstering manufacturing. The talk reveals the challenges in maintaining technology leadership, the importance of attracting private capital, and the need for a skilled workforce. Kim also hints at the potential for further legislation to enhance growth, highlighting the industry's critical importance for national security.