Technology Is the Arena of National Power. Ben Horowitz, Anne Neuberger, Raghu Raghuram, and Jen Kha discuss a16z's expanding international strategy and the growing role technology plays in economic growth, national security, and global partnerships. They cover why America's technology leadership matters beyond Silicon Valley, how AI is reshaping relationships between governments and the private sector, why countries around the world are looking to adopt frontier technologies, and what it takes to build enduring technology ecosystems. 1:00 Why a16z's international strategy starts with America 4:48 Technology as the arena of national power 7:08 Why trusted AI infrastructure matters 9:05 How AI changes international go-to-market 11:18 ElevenLabs, TelevisaUnivision, and globalizing local content 18:33 How a16z prioritizes international markets and allies 29:05 AI, open source, and the future of cyber defense 37:00 What it takes to build a technology ecosystem @bhorowitz @AnneNeuberger @RaghuRaghuram @jkhamehl(a16z)