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Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology are transforming national security, creating new vulnerabilities, reshaping power dynamics, and forcing governments to rethink how they compete. This course explores how the United States and China are navigating this technological rivalry, examining the strategies, policies, and tradeoffs that could shape the future of global power. By the end of the course, students will be able to assess policy tools like export controls, investment restrictions, and industrial policy; evaluate the risks and opportunities these technologies present; and contribute informed analysis to debates about technology governance and national security.