Techno-Nationalism: How It’s Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics and Society

The book is about the rise of techno-nationalism, and how it is reshaping geopolitics, global commerce and society. It is narrative-based but is full of case studies and references to real events and anecdotes, as well as examples and cautionary tales that will provide the reader with a much broader and well-informed world view. It will provide insights into the depth and breadth of the technology race between the US and China and how the ascent of techno-nationalism will lead to the fracturing of global supply chains and the re-shoring of strategic industries. The book will offer a comprehensive overview of techno-nationalism by taking the reader on an in-depth tour of the semiconductor industry, which the author deems as the single most important technology in the world. Every other industry of the future, from 5G to cognitive AI has, at its core, semiconductors. The state of play in the semiconductor sector provides the perfect barometer for the US-China technology war – this will be the common thread thoughout the book. It will also include an analysis of the ongoing Huawei-US government tensions, as well as examples involving other blacklisted Chinese entities, all of which are reliant on semiconductors. It will also feature a deep dive into the topic of non-tariff barriers, sanctions and export controls and the profound impact they are having on entire industries and sectors. The final section of the book will focus on what techno-nationalism has in store for the future for the West, China and other state and non-state actors, and will examine the emergence of new industrial policies, public-private partnerships and strategic alliances. Key reader benefits and take-aways include: Essential frame-of-reference for investment planning, economic planning Better-informed risk mitigation in cross-border commerce Opportunities around capacity building resulting from US-China decoupling, re-shoring, ring-fencing Roadmap for new strategic partnerships, public-private partnerships and ventures Vital snapshot for geopolitical risk assessment A fascinating and entertaining account of current affairs