Geopolitics and tech
Geopolitech
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September 14, 2023
#4 - The Semiconductor Value Chain
<p>In the first ever live recorded episode, Zerzar and Sachin breakdown the value chain in the exciting world of chips. Key nations, their respective points of leverage, and how it shapes geopolitics. The episode closes off with a recap of current events and predictions for the future.</p> <p><br></p> <p>0:00 Intro </p> <p><br></p> <p>1:00 How do we get from germanium to iPhone?</p> <p><br></p> <p>4:48 Choke points in the value chain</p> <p><br></p> <p>13:50 Recap of events - Chip 4 alliance, Chips act, war in Ukraine, India, China</p> <p><br></p> <p>34:45 Future predictions - What can China do given its relatively unpredictable position?</p>
July 23, 2023
#3 - Chip Wars pt.1 - History of semiconductors and the importance of Taiwan
<p>"Whoever controls the chips controls the world"</p> <p><br></p> <p>Given the rising importance of semiconductors in geopolitics, it's pertinent for us to cover this topic in depth. Join us for the first of a multipart series on the chip wars between USA and China, and the key part Taiwan plays. We start with a brief history of the semiconductor industry across the US, Soviet Union, and Asia. Then we go into a little depth into Taiwan, TSMC, and its founder.</p> <p><br></p> <p>0:00 intro</p> <p><br></p> <p>1:47 Brief history of semiconductors</p> <p><br></p> <p>4:40 Semiconductors in the Soviet Union and Japan</p> <p><br></p> <p>9:45 Taiwan and its geopolitical importance</p> <p><br></p> <p>15:33 TSMC’s key figure - Morris Chang </p> <p><br></p> <p>21:08 Present day - Russia, Japan, China, Europe, and India</p> <p><br></p> <p>25:48 Teaser for the next episode</p>
July 10, 2021
#2 - Digital Silk Road
<p>Today, Zerzar and Sachin do a deep dive on the Digital Silk Road -- a term used to describe digital infrastructure projects that China is focusing on as part of their broader Belt & Road Initiative.<br> <br> Introduction (0:04)</p> <p>What is the Belt & Road Initiative? (0:51)</p> <p>China's intentions behind the BRI (1:47)</p> <p>Scale of the BRI (4:22)<br> </p> <p>What is the Digital Silk Road? (5:28)<br> </p> <p>Goals of the DSR (8:00)</p> <p>The bifurcation of the internet (11:16)<br> <br> Status of the DSR and current projects (17:23)</p> <p>PEACE undersea internet cable (18:43)</p> <p>Will the DSR work? (22:12)</p> <p><br> Success criteria for the DSR (24:37)<br> <br> Key risks and potential US counter-strategy (25:04)<br> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Banking standard mentioned:<br> Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS)</p> <p><br> Twitter:</p> <p>https://twitter.com/geopolitechpod</p>
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