In a recent interview with KXAN, Strauss Distinguished Scholar and Director of the Clements Center, Dr. William Inboden, discusses how Samsung’s new semiconductor factory in Central Texas will help support U.S. national security efforts. The estimated $17 billion factory will produce semiconductors, chips that power cars, missile technology, and military communications systems. Since 1990, the United States’ global share of semiconductor manufacturing has decreased from 37% to 12%. Meanwhile, countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, and China have increased their share of the global manufacturing capacity – a cause of concern for security experts. Describing Samsung’s plant announcement as a strategic move, Dr. Inboden said, “just about every aspect of American national security strength depends on semiconductors.” You can watch Dr. Inboden’s full interview here.