Why Everyone Is Talking About Chokepoints
Show notes
The Strait of Hormuz may be the chokepoint of the moment, but it’s actually not even the one that’s most concerning to Eddie Fishman, the author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. He explains why U.S. dollar dominance, Chinese critical mineral control, and the semiconductor supply chain are more potent in terms of how much they can impact geopolitics—and how countries and companies might weaponize them.
Plus, why is China following such a radically different artificial intelligence strategy than the United States? Ravi shares his read.
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