Country Economic Security and Technology Assessments

The Country Economic Security and Technology Assessment (CESTA) project is a new initiative from the CSIS Economic Security and Technology (EST) department examining how key U.S. partners and allies are equipping themselves to confront modern economic and innovation challenges. Each country-specific assessment highlights critical sectors, economic vulnerabilities, and national strategies—offering actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders, including strategic opportunities for cooperation with the United States on shared economic security goals.

In Spring 2025, EST launched a CESTA on the Republic of Korea. Future CESTAs may include the United Kingdom, Japan, a regional African assessment, and more. Contact us to learn more!

This project is made possible through general support to the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department.

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AI Moment for the U.S.-ROK Alliance

Winning the AI race is no longer about inventing better models. It is about turning AI into national power. South Korea is emerging as a pivotal country capable of connecting American innovation with real-world deployment through its strengths in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. 

Newsletter by Sung-han Kim — July 29, 2026

How AI Cooperation Can Save the U.S.-ROK Trade Talks

As the August 1 deadline looms, the United States and South Korea must resist a narrow tariff fix and instead focus the negotiations on full-stack AI collaboration. An AI stack accord would meet the four key tests of a modern U.S.-ROK economic security partnership.  

Commentary by Navin Girishankar — July 15, 2025