Technology and the Global South: A US strategy for competitiveness
The United States and the People’s Republic of China are engaged in a strategic competition for scientific and technological leadership. To compete with the United States, China is prioritizing the expansion of its high-tech industries by strategically engaging markets in the Global South. The paper argues that the United States must strengthen its tech-centric engagement with countries across the Global South, guided by goals that include outcompeting China in tech-based exchange and coordinating with partners.
Why it matters: The paper frames technology and the Global South as a central arena of US-China strategic competition, linking tech-based engagement to trade, standards, and access to critical minerals.