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, technology leadership and economic security amid global threats.

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Commentary

Trade Liberalizing Efforts in Other Countries Contradict U.S. Policies

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch and Safae Irghis — July 2, 2025

Event

The Golden Opportunity for American AI featuring Brad Smith – Betting on America

July 9, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

Report

Strategic Drivers and Challenges of Integrating the European and Mediterranean Electric Grids

Report by Joseph Majkut, Leslie Abrahams, and Max Bergmann — July 1, 2025

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Commentary

No AI Without Power: Why the Quad Must Secure Power Equipment Supply Chains

Commentary by Shashwat Kumar — June 30, 2025

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Report

Artificial Intelligence and War

Report by Carol Kuntz — June 26, 2025

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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