Technology as a Geopolitical Arena

Explain why semiconductors are a critical strategic resource in great power competition.

Analyze the US strategy of technology denial toward China through export controls, entity lists, and allied coordination.

Assess the geopolitical implications of AI development in the military, surveillance, and governance domains.

Analyze the strategic importance of undersea data cables, focusing on physical chokepoints, vulnerabilities, and ownership.

Assess the geopolitical impact of LEO satellite constellations (e.g., Starlink) on information access, sovereignty, and modern warfare.

Analyze a case study of state-sponsored cyber espionage and its geopolitical consequences (e.g., OPM hack).

Analyze a case study of a cyber operation used for physical sabotage and its strategic implications (e.g., Stuxnet).