Doing business in China? Relatively easy for a pure-play high-tech firm but potentially problematic if you're also a defense contractor. This geopolitical complexity often places high-tech companies in a difficult position.
Ethical Dilemmas
If a high-tech firm operates in a country at odds with U.S. interests, it poses ethical and sometimes legal challenges.
Market Limitations
Being a defense contractor could limit the geographical markets a high-tech firm can venture into, constraining growth prospects.
An Uncertain Path
Clear guidelines outlining acceptable levels of foreign business engagements for dual-industry companies could be beneficial.
In a global economy, can high-tech companies afford to pick sides, or is neutrality an untenable position?
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