Balaji and Steven Glinert on Network States, Supply Chains, and Allied Coalition Strategy
The a16z Show
- Published
- June 3, 2026
- Duration
- 55:14
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- Last updated
- Jun 24, 2026
Discusses Theo Jaffee and Sophia Puccini speak with Balaji Srinivasan and Steven Glinert about the shifting ba…
Summary
Theo Jaffee and Sophia Puccini speak with Balaji Srinivasan and Steven Glinert about the shifting balance of power between nations, networks, and technology. The conversation covers China’s industrial rise, America’s manufacturing challenges, the role of alliances in a multipolar world, and whether the internet is becoming a political force independent of…
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Theo Jaffee and Sophia Puccini speak with Balaji Srinivasan and Steven Glinert about the shifting balance of power between nations, networks, and technology. The conversation covers China’s industrial rise, America’s manufacturing challenges, the role of alliances in a multipolar world, and whether the internet is becoming a political force independent of traditional nation states. They discuss supply chains, technological sovereignty, decentralization, and competing visions for the future globa