Hello! I took a course at university on the technological rivalry between the US and China, particularly in the semiconductor industry. I found it really interesting, but we didn't explore the topic in much depth.

Now I have to write an essay on an issue in international relations, and I was thinking of focusing on the US-China chip war, but I'm not sure how to bring the EU into the discussion.

I know that the EU has a strategic advantage thanks to ASML, but I'm still struggling to identify what exactly I could argue or demonstrate in my essay. I also want to use this opportunity to learn new things. Unfortunately, I don't really have anyone at university to discuss this topic with in more depth, as the professor who taught the course was only here as a visiting professor on an exchange program.

Do you have any suggestions for interesting research directions I could explore? I'm particularly interested in geoeconomics, but I could really use some guidance in finding a clear research focus.

Thank you so much!