Ming-chin Monique Chu , a research fellow at the University of Oxford specializing in Taiwan Studies.

Chu establishes chips as "dual-use" technologies essential for both commercial electronics and modern warfare, forming the foundation of contemporary national power.

A major portion of the research examines the movement of Taiwanese chip-making capacity into China. Chu explores how this migration complicates the "security triangle" between Washington, Taipei, and Beijing.

The book disentangles how economic interdependence in the high-tech sector can create "explosive flashpoints" in world politics, as states struggle to control critical supply chains.

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Reviewers such as Adam Segal from the Council on Foreign Relations praise the book for its "depth and rigor" in analyzing how globalization affects security. Peter Nolan describes it as a "remarkable piece of research" that shines light on a "dimly understood corner" of global business.

While scholarly in tone, it is considered essential reading for those in international political economy, security studies, and the history of technology. Where to Purchase