Material sovereignty in the doctrine of Robert Lighthizer

The text analyzes the doctrine of Robert Lighthizer, according to which technology has ceased to be a neutral sphere of innovation and has become a key tool for power and the projection of strength. The author points to the transition from a model of cheap imports toward strategic decoupling, aimed at building supply resilience and protecting the technological advantage of the USA against China. A key element is the fight against intellectual property theft and the introduction of rigorous export controls on advanced semiconductors. The article emphasizes the fundamental difference between the short-sighted accounting of the private market and the long-term strategy of the state, which treats access to technical knowledge and production capabilities as the foundation of national security from a generational perspective.