Episode

David, Goliath, and Drones: The New Map of Geo-Technology

Podcast: Disruptors
Published: Sep 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 1534
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Summary

Economist Noah Smith joins John Stackhouse to break down "geo-technology," China’s grip on the electric tech stack, and why drone warfare is redefining global power and middle-power strategy.