Semiconductors are the foundation of the modern economy and of military power, and the contest to design, manufacture, and secure semiconductors defines the US-China semiconductor competition. Export controls, subsidies, and the drive to reshore fabrication have turned chips into one of the most consequential arenas of technology policy. This hub follows the semiconductor race: the role of critical inputs such as gallium and other semiconductor minerals in chip production, the US-China semiconductor competition over advanced nodes, the exposure of concentrated supply in Taiwan, and the AI chips and advanced chips driving demand. Demand for AI chips is now the engine of the industry, and control over AI chips has become a central goal of export controls. Fellows and analysts assess the vulnerabilities in chip supply chains and the effectiveness of export controls on semiconductors. Explore expert analysis and commentary on semiconductors and the competition at the heart of economic security.
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May 14, 2026
Will the AI Boom Upend the Chip Industry?
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May 1, 2026
“Messy” US Chip Fab Outperforms Japan’s Textbook Model
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AI Transforms the Chip Industry
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March 26, 2026
Strange Chip Cousins: Vietnam and Ireland
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March 9, 2026
UK Semiconductors: Searching For the Next ARM
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March 5, 2026
US Chips and China: A Confusing Cocktail
Washington is easing cutting-edge chip export licenses to China — though the Supreme Court now limits substituting tariffs.
February 18, 2026
Europe Doubles Down on Semiconductor Strengths
The US and Asia depend on Europe for key chipmaking technology.
February 9, 2026
US Export Controls Boomerang
American policy long has involved magical and wishful thinking, combined with hubris.
February 3, 2026
Korea Rivals Taiwan in Chip Prowess
Korea holds key positions in cutting-edge memory chips crucial for powering artificial intelligence, smartphones, and data centers.