Geopolitics, Mergers, and Acquisitions with David Emanuelson, Partner at Arnold & Porter
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.
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The Global Talent Competition with Remco Zwetsloot, CSIS Adjunct Fellow
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.
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Inside Beijing with China Scholar Orville Schell
In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirt is joined by Orville Schell, Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society. The conversation examines Xi Jinping's worldview and why China has shifted course after decades of economic growth driven by globalization.
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Navigating Geopolitical Risk with Guillermo Christensen, Partner at K&L Gates
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.
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Tariffs and Competition with Brian Pomper, Former Chief International Trade Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee
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.
The world is at a pivotal moment. Geopolitical clashes have spawned an intense race for technology leadership. Industries are being reshaped. Globalization is being reimagined. GeoTech Wars is a podcast hosted by CSIS’s H. Andrew Schwartz and Kirti Gupta to discern, unite, and act on the Tech Wars our geopolitical axis, our economy, and our security are spinning on.