Economic Security and Technology

The Economic Security and Technology Department examines the most pressing issues facing the United States and its partners in sustaining economic and technological advantages essential to prosperity, security, and resilience.

With unique breadth and depth of expertise across economic policy, global markets, and advanced technologies, we provide strategic insights and practical solutions to drive competitiveness, technological leadership, and economic security amid global threats.

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Out of Bounds: What the U.S. Government Should Do in Response to AI Agent Containment Failures

Commentary by Aalok Mehta — August 24, 2026

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"Economic D-Day," Explained

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The Iran War at Six Months: Energy, Markets, and National Security

Transcript — August 24, 2026

Commentary

Beyond Line of Sight: How Part 108 Could Transform Commercial Drones

Commentary by Matt Pearl and Kuhu Badgi — August 18, 2026

Commentary

Section 301 Tariffs and China: A Risky Gambit

Commentary by Scott Kennedy and Claire Reade — August 10, 2026

Navin Girishankar

President, Economic Security and Technology Department

Navin Girishankar is president of the Economic Security and Technology Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He leads a bipartisan team of over 40 resident staff and an extensive network of non-resident affiliates dedicated to providing independent research and strategic insights on economic and technology policies and their critical role in competitiveness as well as national security.

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