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China’s Weaponization of Global Cyber Supply Chains

China's military-civil fusion turns global supply chains into a battlefield. The CCP fuses state power and private enterprise to embed cyber vulnerabilities and preposition access worldwide, threatening U.S. networks long before conflict begins.

Blog Post by Peter Dohr — December 1, 2025

Harnessing Edge AI to Strengthen National Security

By processing data locally, edge AI enhances decision speed and security in contested environments. Its strategic value is clearest on the battlefield and in the protection of critical infrastructure.

Blog Post by Jacob Wentz — October 8, 2025

Breakthroughs or Boasts? Assessing Recent Chinese Lithography Advancements

China unveiled its first commercial e-beam lithography machine, sparking headlines of a chipmaking breakthrough. But is it real progress, or just political posturing? This analysis breaks down the hype, the reality, and the stakes for U.S.–China tech competition.

Blog Post by Jacob Wentz and Anita Lin — September 24, 2025

Are Cyber Incident Reporting Rules Working?

This blog post explores how effective cyber incident reporting rules are based on interviews with over a dozen CISOs, lawyers and government officials. 

Blog Post by Nate Low — November 15, 2024