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America’s 248th Independence Day is a reminder of the timeless truth that freedom is hard-won. At Purdue University’s “CHIPS for America: Execute for Global Success” Summit recently held at the U.S. Senate, Michelle Giuda, CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, outlines what it will take to maintain a safe, free and prosperous future defined in almost every way by new technology.   The imperative? The U.S. and its allies must compete and win against our adversaries in critical and emerging tech – but there is a fundamental difference between playing to win versus playing to not lose.

I traveled to South Korea (ROK) through a The National Bureau of Asian Research delegation last Fall. In my latest piece for German Marshall Fund of the United States, I talk about some of my takeaways for US policymakers formulating techno-economic statecraft. "The US-ROK experience shows that unilateral technology policies can be a double-edged sword, capable of jolting allies into action but also risking diplomatic rifts. A more unified approach is needed to promote and protect allied tech sectors." https://lnkd.in/eZuCvQgq

This generation has a right and responsibility to mold the tech landscape. This isn’t a spectator sport, your participation is crucial to advancing the practice of Tech Diplomacy. What does that mean? We need technologists working in national security, business leaders savvy in geopolitics, innovators adapting to global competition, and citizen leaders speaking up about tech governance. The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue took this message to SXSW where CEO of Tech Diplomacy, Michelle Giuda spoke with Sam Jaddi, CIO at ADT, about secure surveillance. Michelle joined a roundtable discussion on advancing freedom with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and caught up with Bloomberg to discuss artificial intelligence and how TikTok remains a national security risk. Dive into the recap here: 

The PRC and the Party spin it hard and they spin it well. This is but a piece of their comprehensive Political Warfare leveled against the United States, its Allies and much of the world. Our challenge is that the broad, tightly orchestrated "Political Warfare" (non-kinetic, for the most part)pushed by China is a really rough challenge for an open society, like the United States, to fully comprehend, much less pushback against. Our national security professionals have never been trained and are actually quite unfamiliar with this type of warfare. Moreover, when it reaches into the private sector, they cannot be expected to be prepared. So the PRC continues to spin, unabated, and the intellectual damage to the American perspective marches on.

I am thrilled to share that my latest article has been published, exploring policies and actions of the United States Congress in the context of the strategic competition between the United States and the People's Republic of China. In this piece, I delve into how congressional viewpoints shape policy decisions and influence US-China relations, especially as we navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. I examine key legislative initiatives, the role of bipartisan collaboration, and the implications of these dynamics for both national security and global trade, particularly concerning Latin America. This analysis highlights the importance of understanding legislative actions in the broader context of international relations and invites readers to consider how these decisions will impact future interactions between two of the world's largest economies.

As we close in on the end of the era of globalization, to return to the historical norm of geopolitical competition, how will China fare as it once again will face the constraints of its geopolitical conditions?

An interesting Competitiveness between the USA and China! #asiapacific #balanceofpower #buckpassing #bandwagoning #west #east #politicaleconomy #geostrategy #usa #china #internationalsecurity #internationalpolitics #internationalrelations

I hope the tension in US-China relations will ease in the coming years for a better world. Albeit it’s easier said than done, the ball lies in the US court for its leaders to genuinely co-operate with China. Much has been said about the rivalry between them. The recent remarks by Wang Yi reflects that China truly wish for a better world and hope that the so call competition between the two nations can find a way forward where their strengths can unify not only themselves but help other nations more progressively and forge a stronger peace for the world at large. At the end, it will be for the better good of all global nations to find greater peace amidst the unnecessary wars affecting innocent people in Ukraine, Gaza, etc. causing thousands of innocent deaths. Towards a more peaceful world for the sake of humanity.

The future of American innovation and prosperity hangs in the balance: China already steals $600 billion worth of U.S. intellectual property and technology each year. The Biden administration's plan for "march-in" rights only weakens our innovation security. Learn more about the importance of preserving the Bayh-Dole Act's true intent:

The US’s increased focus on Asia stems from various factors, including economic interests, security concerns, alliances, and technological collaborations. Md Obaidullah wrote the exclusive article titled "The Challenge of America: From the Middle East to Asia." Read the article at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eH5NMr5E