Webinar organized by IRIS
Semiconductors have become the backbone of the digital economy and a critical component of technological sovereignty, economic competitiveness, and national security. At the center of this global ecosystem stands Taiwan, whose semiconductor industry occupies a pivotal position in international supply chains. The growing interdependence between advanced economies and Taiwan’s semiconductor sector has elevated the island from a regional industrial hub to a strategic actor at the heart of contemporary geopolitical dynamics.
This webinar will explore how international crises, have transformed perceptions of semiconductor production from a commercial activity into a matter of strategic security and how major powers are seeking to reduce vulnerabilities through industrial policies, reshoring initiatives, and diversification strategies.
Speakers
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Cathy Fang
Policy analyst, Research Institute for democracy Society and Emerging Technology (DSET), Taipei
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Estelle Prin
Founder of semi-conductor Observatory, Consultant in geopolitical risks assessment, business intelligence
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Valérie Niquet
Senior Research Fellow, Fondation pour la recherche Stratégique
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Moderation
Senior Research Fellow, co-Head of the Asia-Pacific Programme, Director of the Indo-Pacific Geopolitical Observatory, IRIS