Strategic competition between democratic states and authoritarian powers now runs through technology, trade, and the institutions of the global economy. Nowhere is this strategic competition sharper than in the US-China technology competition, where advantage in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and standards-setting carries direct security consequences. This hub examines that contest and its transatlantic dimension: how Washington and Brussels can coordinate on export controls and industrial policy, how China leverages market power and state support, and how big tech firms sit at the crossroads of commerce and national security. Fellows and analysts assess the tools of economic statecraft, the reach of industrial policy, the design of export controls, and the role of big tech in national security, along with the openings for allied cooperation in the US-China technology competition. Explore expert analysis and commentary on strategic competition and the policies that will determine who sets the rules of the digital economy.
Competition
European Union digital regulations are spreading across the globe. CEPA is mapping where similar rules have been adopted or are under consideration, starting with the Digital Markets Act.
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February 27, 2026
Europe Dominates AI’s Plumbing
The continent suffers weaknesses in artificial intelligence. But it also boasts little-known, critical strengths.
February 12, 2026
One Tech Policy Battle After Another
At this week’s Munich Security Conference, tech policy will take center stage. Expect Europe to resist US pressure.
January 23, 2026
Europe’s Bazooka Could Hit US Tech
In response to US tariff and territorial threats, Europe has loaded its trade bazooka. Silicon Valley could be the first casualty.
January 21, 2026
The Millennium Mess Over Internet Charging
Part 2: The ITU's 2000 World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly failed to resolve disputes over Internet connection costs, letting the network fees debate fester for decades.
December 17, 2025
USTR Bares Its Claws on Euro Tech Rules
Transatlantic conflict over technology policy shows no sign of abatement. US lawmakers and government officials have Brussels (and others) in their sights.
December 12, 2025
Tech Antitrust Slams Into An AI Wall
European and American regulators attempting to rein in Silicon Valley’s largest digital platforms find themselves playing catch-up to innovation.
November 6, 2025
The Future of World Order
United States-Japan-Europe cooperation in an era of strategic competition.
October 3, 2025
Europe’s Digital Markets Act: Conflict and Confusion
Three years ago, Europe enacted a revolutionary regulation designed to rein in digital “gatekeepers.” It's causing transatlantic tensions.
September 30, 2025
Tech 2030: A Roadmap for Europe-US Tech Cooperation
A US-Europe tech partnership is key to independence from China.