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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Commentary

Clayton Seigle in NYT: Blockade Iran’s Oil

Commentary by Clayton Seigle — March 25, 2026

Event

The Imperative of Renewal featuring Senator David McCormick – Betting on America

March 25, 2026 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

Event

Energy Shots: $100 is the new $60

March 27, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:00 am EDT

Commentary

China’s Localization Drive in Semiconductors Gains Impetus from Allied Chip Export Controls

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — March 24, 2026

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Report

MC14: The “Turning Point Ministerial” to Strengthen the WTO and Advance U.S. Interests

Report by Angela Paolini Ellard and William Alan Reinsch — March 24, 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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