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

From Tariffs to Tech Power: The Pivot the United States Needs Now

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Commentary by Navin Girishankar — May 15, 2025

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Tariffs’ Impact on U.S. Intelligence and Security Relationships | Ask CSIS

Commentary

With Extra Oil, Trump Already Has His Big Saudi Win

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Commentary by Clayton Seigle — May 12, 2025

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Understanding the Temporary De-Escalation of the U.S.-China Trade War

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Commentary by Philip Luck — May 13, 2025

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Securing the Future of U.S. Quantum Leadership with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

May 16, 2025 • 9:30 – 10:30 am EDT

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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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