CITS Global Decisions Lecture Series Presents:
Barath Harithas
“The Silicon Curtain: US Economic Statecraft in the Context of US-China Technology Competition“
Barath Harithas is a senior fellow in the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, focusing on issues at the intersection of national security, trade, and technology. He has held diverse public service roles in Singapore spanning the U.S.-China relationship, international trade, and AI standards. He began his career in the Singapore Foreign Service focusing on key flashpoints in the U.S.-China rivalry, such as the South China Sea conflict, the trade war, and escalating AI competition. He was subsequently a trade negotiator and was on the policy team for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest and most ambitious free trade agreement signed to date. Most recently, Barath led the development of AI and cybersecurity standards in Singapore and has led engagements with various international organizations including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, G20, World Trade Organization, International Organization for Standardization, and International Electrotechnical Commission. Read More »
This event is free and open to the public.
When
Thursday, January 30, 2025
5:00 PM – Doors Open
5:30 PM – Lecture
Where
Baldwin Hall
Pinnacle Room (480)
355 S. Jackson Street
Athens, GA 30602
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