Deglobalization Round-Up: September 22
September 22, 2023Saudi Arabia and Turkey are both angling for a Tesla factory. Foxconn wants to expand on its manufacturing operations in India. The EU is worried about dependence on Chinese batteries. And Wester profits are trapped in Russia.
The US national innovation base has critical weaknesses. Just look at Starlink.
September 1, 2023To compete with China, the US needs a robust industrial and innovation base, able to withstand attacks on the battlefield and the factory floor. Real American dynamism – and real competitive advantage – stem from credible and sustainable power. Starlink's, and more broadly Elon Musk's, dependence on China underscore the vulnerabilities in current US national defense strategy.
