About this Event
Chip War describes the decades-long battle to control what has emerged as the world’s most critical resource—semiconductor technology—with the West and China increasingly in conflict. Many would be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. Now, as Chip War reveals, China is pouring billions into a chip-building initiative to catch the West's lead.
At stake is not only economic prosperity but also military superiority.
Our speakers
Chris Miller is Associate Professor of International History at The Fletcher School and author of 'Chip War'. He is the author of three other books on history and international affairs.
Alexander Evans is Professor in Practice of Public Policy at LSE whose career in diplomacy included being Director Cyber at the Foreign Office where he was the U.K.’s chief international cyber policy negotiator.
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This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registeration is required.
The event is in-person and will take place at the Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building, LSE from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm BST.
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This event is jointly hosted by the Department of International Relations at LSE and the LSE School of Public Policy.
You can order the book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, (UK delivery only) from our official LSE Events independent book shop, Pages of Hackney.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London, United Kingdom
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