Non-Paper No 3/2025: Preserving the Battlefield Gap in the Area of Technology – Between Export Control and Outbound Investment Screening

Written by Simon Shargi-Erdmosa, Programme Associate at the CELIS Institute and MA Student at Sciences Po Paris.

As geopolitical tensions intensify and technological advancements accelerate, export controls and investment screening policies are undergoing significant transformation. During the CFIS 24 Paris Conference, a panel discussion titled “Preserving the Battlefield Gap: Between Export Control and Outbound Investment Screening” brought together a diverse group of experts. Held under Chatham House Rules to encourage open and candid dialogue, the panel explored these evolving challenges. This non-paper captures the key insights from the discussion, focusing on the motivations, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration in navigating export controls and investment screening within a complex global landscape.