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

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Podcast: [Disruptors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/disruptors-897695)
Published: 2026-09-08T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/rbc-disruptors/
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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.

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