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Turning the AI Revolution into Dollar Dominance

Navin Girishankar argues that President Trump's Gulf chip deals enable billions in AI exports but miss what ensures dollar dominance. A compute-dollar successor to the petrodollar will keep China’s offer of AI plus digital yuan settlement in the rearview mirror. 

Commentary by Navin Girishankar — December 8, 2025

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Digital Trade, Supply Chains, and Economic Security: Perspectives from Taipei and Washington

Please join us in-person or virtually for a conference on “Digital Trade, Supply Chains, and Economic Security: Perspectives from Taipei and Washington” co-hosted by the Chung-hua Institution for Economic Research and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. This conference brings together officials, policymakers, and experts to discuss issues important to both the U.S. and Taiwan.

Event — October 19, 2023

GeoTech Wars - Managing Geopolitical Risk with Nirav Patel

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti and Andrew discuss how businesses are adapting to increased geopolitical risk in the international economic system. They are joined by guest Nirav Patel, CEO and co-founder of The Asia Group.

Blog Post by Kirti Gupta and Chris Borges — October 18, 2023

Babel: Translating the Middle East

Dalal Mawad: The Port of Beirut Explosion Through Women's Eyes

Jon Alterman speaks with Dalal Mawad about her now book, which uses women's stories to analyze the 2020 Port of Beirut explosion, its aftermath, and Lebanon's ongoing troubles.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Will Todman, and Leah Hickert — October 17, 2023

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Innovation Lightbulb: Capital Expenditures among U.S. Chip Firms

Analyzing capital expenditure, or “capex,” from leading semiconductor firms headquartered in the United States can provide valuable insight into the nature of the industry. Publicly reported capex from fifteen leading U.S. companies over the past ten years shows dramatic growth in spending across the sector.

Newsletter by Gregory Arcuri and Bailey Crane — October 16, 2023

GeoTech Wars - Semiconductors: The Most Complex Device in History with Syed Alam

In this episode of GeoTech Wars, Kirti and Andrew dive into the semiconductor supply chain and manufacturing process, the most complex industrial system in human history. They are joined by guest Syed Alam, Global High Tech Industry Lead and Managing Director at Accenture.

Blog Post by Kirti Gupta and Chris Borges — October 16, 2023

Chinese Assessments of De-risking

How are Chinese scholars assessing recent U.S. and partner de-risking efforts? Join the Freeman Chair in China Studies and a panel of experts to unpack recently translated Chinese scholarship on this topic. 

Event — October 11, 2023