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Are we thinking about tech competition with China the right way?
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Technological advances are not just about economics, but also power and leverage. Mark Dallas and Ilaria Mazzocco join Will to explore the geopolitical aspect of tech competition. They discuss each state's key technological advantages, what geopolitical power they bring them, and how the United States should compete better.
"Tech Edge: A Living Playbook for America’s Technology Long Game," CSIS, January 20, 2026.
"America's Technology Long Game for Competing with China," CSIS Events, January 28, 2026.
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