De-Risking, The Lobito Corridor, and the United States’ Approach to African Development

Image Source: Bloomberg YouTube Video Catalyzed by geopolitical competition with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is approaching issues like the production and use of potentially strategic technologies as key national security issues. This recalibration, known as “de-risking,” has highlighted the vital concern of supply chain … Continue reading De-Risking, The Lobito Corridor, and the United States’ Approach to African Development

The United States’ Semiconductor Export Controls at One Year: Is the PRC Racing Forward?

Image Generated Using DALL-E 3 On October 7, 2022, the United States Department of Commerce announced a series of export controls that signaled a marked shift in U.S. policy and a new era of global technology competition. These restrictions aim to curb two crucial exports to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The first target … Continue reading The United States’ Semiconductor Export Controls at One Year: Is the PRC Racing Forward?