Microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Until recently, the United States was the #1 superpower, but its edge is slipping due to competition from Taiwan, Korea, Europe, and, above all, China. In Chip War, economic historian Chris Miller explains how America's advantage in the chip market led to economic and military superiority, and what it could mean if China catches up.

In this virtual book talk, Miller and Doorstep co-hosts Tatiana Serafin and Nikolas Gvosdev discuss the current state of politics, economics, and technology, and the vital role played by chips.

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