October 21, 2025
Bloomberg Tech | Day 1 | Opening Night Debate
Geoffrey Gertz, senior fellow, joined Bloomberg Tech's opening night debate and attempted to answer the question “Is Europe Too Late to Compete in the Chip War?” The U.S. and China dominate the semiconductor race — America with capital, Silicon Valley culture and trade restrictions, China with resources and talent. Europe is often seen as hampered by regulation, labor laws and limited venture capital. Yet with a near-monopoly on lithography and rising demand for tech sovereignty, Europe may be better positioned than many think. Can it catch up — or is it too late?
Watch the full debate on Bloomberg Tech.
More from CNAS
-
A Tale of Two Russias: Views from Former Intelligence Officers
Podcast
Four years into its war in Ukraine, Russia continues to escalate attacks on the Ukrainian population while also dialing up its hybrid campaign against Europe. In the last six ...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Peter Schroeder
-
Trump Needs to ‘Make Putin Hurt’ to Achieve Peace
Video
“Trump’s going to have to really make it hurt, and these Tomahawks can be a pretty good tool to bring some hurt to Putin.” In order for Trump to replicate the Gaza ceasefire w...
By Jim Townsend
-
BBC Business Today: China Defends Rare Earth Export Controls amid Tensions with USA
Video
Senior Fellow and Director of the Energy, Economics, and Security Program Emily Kilcrease joined BBC to discuss rare earths minerals and the US-China relationship. One of the ...
By Emily Kilcrease
-
Why the Latest U.S.-China Tech Fight May Be the Biggest Yet
Podcast
Tensions between the U.S. and China are inflamed yet again — with the tech sector in the crossfire. In the latest move, Beijing has threatened to restrict the trade of rare ea...
By Liza Tobin
