Matthew Eitel
@mattheweitel.bsky.social
Doing my best Leo McGarry impression (and EU-US-China tech stuff) @cepa.org. Hoosier. ATLien. Usual like/RT/views caveats apply!
https://cepa.org/author/matthew-eitel/
https://cepa.org/author/matthew-eitel/
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We have reached the Mike Katic-shirtless-chugging-a-beer-on-the-big-screen portion of the evening. Indiana football. Tell your friends about it. #iufb
September 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
We have reached the Mike Katic-shirtless-chugging-a-beer-on-the-big-screen portion of the evening. Indiana football. Tell your friends about it. #iufb
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FINAL: No. 17 Indiana defeats No. 8 Illinois 63-10. As dominant of a performance as this stadium has ever seen, all things considered.
Hoosiers are 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play. At Iowa next Saturday. #iufb
Hoosiers are 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play. At Iowa next Saturday. #iufb
September 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM
FINAL: No. 17 Indiana defeats No. 8 Illinois 63-10. As dominant of a performance as this stadium has ever seen, all things considered.
Hoosiers are 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play. At Iowa next Saturday. #iufb
Hoosiers are 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play. At Iowa next Saturday. #iufb
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As expected, Trump and Putin leave Anchorage adrift. As I wrote Thursday for @cepa.org, the question now is as it has long been: can Europe take charge?
cepa.org/article/unmo...
cepa.org/article/unmo...
Unmoored in Anchorage: Europe’s Dangerous Game
Europe has done everything possible to align itself with the US administration. That has avoided difficult decisions, but comes at a risk.
cepa.org
August 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
As expected, Trump and Putin leave Anchorage adrift. As I wrote Thursday for @cepa.org, the question now is as it has long been: can Europe take charge?
cepa.org/article/unmo...
cepa.org/article/unmo...
Welcome to a new era of silicon statecraft.
My latest for @cepa.org is a quick primer on why the historic US-UAE-Saudi chip deals caused a stir in DC — and how they signal a new US strategy for winning the AI race with China.
cepa.org/article/mide...
My latest for @cepa.org is a quick primer on why the historic US-UAE-Saudi chip deals caused a stir in DC — and how they signal a new US strategy for winning the AI race with China.
cepa.org/article/mide...
Mideast AI Bonanza Risks Undercutting US Chip Controls
The Trump administration’s decision to allow Middle Eastern countries to buy cutting-edge AI chips may help China.
cepa.org
May 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Welcome to a new era of silicon statecraft.
My latest for @cepa.org is a quick primer on why the historic US-UAE-Saudi chip deals caused a stir in DC — and how they signal a new US strategy for winning the AI race with China.
cepa.org/article/mide...
My latest for @cepa.org is a quick primer on why the historic US-UAE-Saudi chip deals caused a stir in DC — and how they signal a new US strategy for winning the AI race with China.
cepa.org/article/mide...
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Happy #MSC2025 from the CEPA team! @apolyakova.bsky.social, @mattheweitel.bsky.social, and Ronan Murphy are thrilled to participate in the @munsecconf.bsky.social discussing the autonomy revolution, Russia’s hybrid threats, and Black Sea security.
February 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Happy #MSC2025 from the CEPA team! @apolyakova.bsky.social, @mattheweitel.bsky.social, and Ronan Murphy are thrilled to participate in the @munsecconf.bsky.social discussing the autonomy revolution, Russia’s hybrid threats, and Black Sea security.
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Transatlantic allies need a tougher, more effective strategy to reach an acceptable end to the war in Ukraine and bring sustainable peace to Europe. To achieve this, CEPA’s International Leadership Council highlights 7️⃣ priorities for transatlantic policymakers in 2025.
How to Win: A Seven-Point Plan for Sustainable Peace in Ukraine
CEPA's International Leadership Council outlines seven priorities for US and EU policymakers to achieve sustainable peace in Ukraine.
cepa.org
February 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Transatlantic allies need a tougher, more effective strategy to reach an acceptable end to the war in Ukraine and bring sustainable peace to Europe. To achieve this, CEPA’s International Leadership Council highlights 7️⃣ priorities for transatlantic policymakers in 2025.
Elevating Poland and the Baltics to Tier 1 of the "AI Diffusion Framework" is a golden opportunity to strengthen US security, diplomacy, and tech leadership.
In our latest for @cepa.org, @pablochavez.bsky.social and I argue the Trump admin. should take this chance. cepa.org/article/trum...
In our latest for @cepa.org, @pablochavez.bsky.social and I argue the Trump admin. should take this chance. cepa.org/article/trum...
Trump Should Support European AI Allies
Recent US AI export restrictions exclude key NATO allies Poland and the Baltic states from the top tier. That’s a mistake.
cepa.org
January 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Elevating Poland and the Baltics to Tier 1 of the "AI Diffusion Framework" is a golden opportunity to strengthen US security, diplomacy, and tech leadership.
In our latest for @cepa.org, @pablochavez.bsky.social and I argue the Trump admin. should take this chance. cepa.org/article/trum...
In our latest for @cepa.org, @pablochavez.bsky.social and I argue the Trump admin. should take this chance. cepa.org/article/trum...
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Trump Should Support European AI Allies | "Recent US AI export restrictions exclude key NATO allies Poland and the Baltic states from the top tier. That’s a mistake." @pablochavez.bsky.social and @mattheweitel.bsky.social
Trump Should Support European AI Allies
Recent US AI export restrictions exclude key NATO allies Poland and the Baltic states from the top tier. That’s a mistake.
cepa.org
January 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Trump Should Support European AI Allies | "Recent US AI export restrictions exclude key NATO allies Poland and the Baltic states from the top tier. That’s a mistake." @pablochavez.bsky.social and @mattheweitel.bsky.social
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#Tech: What impact will the #US' new #AI chip export restrictions have on #Europe? By Pascale Davies | Euronews
How will the US' new AI chip export restrictions impact Europe?
The AI chip export rules issued by the Biden administration do not include Europe as a single market, which could cause issues experts say.
www.euronews.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
As expected, the Biden admin's decision to impose caps on how much US AI tech can flow to key EU and NATO members — especially Poland and the Baltics — is not going over well in Europe. cepa.org/article/bide...
Biden’s Final Global Chip Controls Target China — and Allies
President Biden’s team is racing to kneecap China’s AI industry. But its final chip control gambit risks doing the opposite.
cepa.org
January 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
As expected, the Biden admin's decision to impose caps on how much US AI tech can flow to key EU and NATO members — especially Poland and the Baltics — is not going over well in Europe. cepa.org/article/bide...
Grateful for the chance to share my thoughts with @dmeyer.eu about the new US AI Diffusion Framework's potential to exacerbate new (and old) transatlantic tensions on tech and trade issues.
fortune.com/2025/01/14/e...
fortune.com/2025/01/14/e...
Biden just gave Trump a powerful weapon to use against EU tech regulation
New AI-chip export restrictions give Trump massive leverage, experts say.
fortune.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Grateful for the chance to share my thoughts with @dmeyer.eu about the new US AI Diffusion Framework's potential to exacerbate new (and old) transatlantic tensions on tech and trade issues.
fortune.com/2025/01/14/e...
fortune.com/2025/01/14/e...
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US allies are key to combating the China challenge, especially on AI. Good read from @mattheweitel.bsky.social on why the Biden admin’s final export controls “Framework” risks unintended consequences for US diplomacy and industry.
Biden’s Final Global Chip Controls Target China — and Allies
President Biden’s team is racing to kneecap China’s AI industry. But its final chip control gambit risks doing the opposite.
cepa.org
January 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
US allies are key to combating the China challenge, especially on AI. Good read from @mattheweitel.bsky.social on why the Biden admin’s final export controls “Framework” risks unintended consequences for US diplomacy and industry.
My latest for @cepa.org is a look at what the expected "Export Control Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion" could mean for the future of US industry, diplomacy, and global leadership in AI.
It's a risky gamble. cepa.org/article/bide...
It's a risky gamble. cepa.org/article/bide...
Biden’s Final Global Chip Controls Target China — and Allies
President Biden’s team is racing to kneecap China’s AI industry. But its final chip control gambit risks doing the opposite.
cepa.org
January 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My latest for @cepa.org is a look at what the expected "Export Control Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion" could mean for the future of US industry, diplomacy, and global leadership in AI.
It's a risky gamble. cepa.org/article/bide...
It's a risky gamble. cepa.org/article/bide...
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Biden’s Final Global Chip Controls Target China — and Allies | "President Biden’s team is racing to kneecap China’s AI industry. But its final gambit risks doing the opposite." @mattheweitel.bsky.social #TechPol
Biden’s Final Global Chip Controls Target China — and Allies
President Biden’s team is racing to kneecap China’s AI industry. But its final chip control gambit risks doing the opposite.
cepa.org
January 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Biden’s Final Global Chip Controls Target China — and Allies | "President Biden’s team is racing to kneecap China’s AI industry. But its final gambit risks doing the opposite." @mattheweitel.bsky.social #TechPol
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This account @apolyakova1.bsky.social is trying to impersonate our CEO. However, they forgot to block us... Please report and block this account.
December 13, 2024 at 8:04 PM
This account @apolyakova1.bsky.social is trying to impersonate our CEO. However, they forgot to block us... Please report and block this account.
Unsure if this is a hot take, but I loved walking past while in Brussels.
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Brussels’ famous ‘Future is Europe’ mural gets pulled down
It may or may not be resurrected.
www.politico.eu
December 4, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Unsure if this is a hot take, but I loved walking past while in Brussels.
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
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NEW: Biden administration tightens tech export controls on China as clock ticks down, but the new rules on advanced chips pack less punch than they might have because of pressure from allies and industry, officials tell The Post. Details in this story I wrote with Eva Dou.
shorturl.at/m4eCX
shorturl.at/m4eCX
Biden tightens tech controls on China as clock ticks down
The Biden administration is set to announce restrictions on exports of semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment to China.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:46 PM
NEW: Biden administration tightens tech export controls on China as clock ticks down, but the new rules on advanced chips pack less punch than they might have because of pressure from allies and industry, officials tell The Post. Details in this story I wrote with Eva Dou.
shorturl.at/m4eCX
shorturl.at/m4eCX
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Watching The Diplomat is great because instead of watching geopolitical crises, I get to relax by watching geopolitical crises
November 30, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Watching The Diplomat is great because instead of watching geopolitical crises, I get to relax by watching geopolitical crises
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Our values define who we are, how we act, what decisions we make as a people. Perhaps it’s time to remember what values define us.
So glad @thebulwark.bsky.social published the article I wrote on this subject today, on a day we give thanks.
Enjoy & provide your thoughts.
So glad @thebulwark.bsky.social published the article I wrote on this subject today, on a day we give thanks.
Enjoy & provide your thoughts.
"Even a cursory reading of the country’s founding documents and great speeches makes clear that America is a political organization with a reliance on our values." How many of us can really say what they are?
New from @markhertling.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/i-helped-t...
New from @markhertling.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/i-helped-t...
I Helped the Army Remember Its Values. I Wish I Could Do the Same for the Country.
The virtues we uphold define who we are as soldiers or civilians, individuals or a nation.
www.thebulwark.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Our values define who we are, how we act, what decisions we make as a people. Perhaps it’s time to remember what values define us.
So glad @thebulwark.bsky.social published the article I wrote on this subject today, on a day we give thanks.
Enjoy & provide your thoughts.
So glad @thebulwark.bsky.social published the article I wrote on this subject today, on a day we give thanks.
Enjoy & provide your thoughts.
Looking forward to the Politico articles about SecState Rubio trying to convince LeBron to not retire before the 2028 Olympics
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www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
November 27, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Looking forward to the Politico articles about SecState Rubio trying to convince LeBron to not retire before the 2028 Olympics
www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
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EU member countries want to gut a list of critical technologies that would be subject to foreign direct investment (FDI) screening…in a move that could make it easier for them to fall into the hands of unfriendly powers like China.
h/t @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
h/t @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
EU capitals try to gut investment screening rules aimed at keeping China out
Compromise text deletes list of critical technologies where foreign investment deals would have to be notified to the EU executive and other member countries.
www.politico.eu
November 26, 2024 at 2:37 PM
EU member countries want to gut a list of critical technologies that would be subject to foreign direct investment (FDI) screening…in a move that could make it easier for them to fall into the hands of unfriendly powers like China.
h/t @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
h/t @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
Being included in this incredible starter pack from @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social feels like a Grammy nomination. (And/or a Eurovision nod?)
Easiest “follow all” click you’ll make all day!
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Easiest “follow all” click you’ll make all day!
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November 22, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Being included in this incredible starter pack from @tobiasgehrke.bsky.social feels like a Grammy nomination. (And/or a Eurovision nod?)
Easiest “follow all” click you’ll make all day!
go.bsky.app/5Bb8Ma9
Easiest “follow all” click you’ll make all day!
go.bsky.app/5Bb8Ma9
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November 22, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Bit of a surreal moment today seeing my work cited by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission's 2024 Annual Report!
Among (many, many) other things, the report makes crucial recommendations on bolstering the US govt's export control community.
www.uscc.gov/sites/defaul...
Among (many, many) other things, the report makes crucial recommendations on bolstering the US govt's export control community.
www.uscc.gov/sites/defaul...
www.uscc.gov
November 19, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Bit of a surreal moment today seeing my work cited by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission's 2024 Annual Report!
Among (many, many) other things, the report makes crucial recommendations on bolstering the US govt's export control community.
www.uscc.gov/sites/defaul...
Among (many, many) other things, the report makes crucial recommendations on bolstering the US govt's export control community.
www.uscc.gov/sites/defaul...