The Chip War: Why the World Is Fighting Over Semiconductors | The Buffer Zone #10

Every smartphone, laptop, AI model, fighter jet, electric car, and missile relies on one tiny piece of technology: the semiconductor chip.

In this episode of The Buffer Zone, we explore why these tiny chips have become the center of a global power struggle. From Taiwan's dominance in chip manufacturing to the escalating rivalry between the United States and China, we break down how semiconductors are shaping geopolitics, economics, national security, and the future of technology.

We also examine India's growing semiconductor ambitions, the race for technological self-reliance, and why control over chips could define the balance of global power for decades to come.

If you've ever wondered why the world's biggest powers are competing over something smaller than a fingernail, this episode is for you.

Topics covered:

• What are semiconductors?
• Why chips matter more than ever
• Taiwan's strategic importance
• The US–China technology rivalry
• The global chip supply chain
• India's semiconductor mission
• The future of the Chip War

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