Strategic Technologies Program

The Strategic Technologies Program (STP) conducts research on the social, economic, and security challenges created by emerging technologies to inform effective policy solutions and best practices

The STP’s research agenda includes cybersecurity, emerging technologies and innovation, frameworks for digital governance, 5G networks and telecommunications, surveillance and privacy, and the role of technology in power and conflict.

The STP brings together technologists, policymakers, civil society, and business leaders from around the world. In a time when disruptive technologies are reshaping the global economy and society, the program provides pragmatic and data-driven analysis and policy recommendations to face these challenges.

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A Cloud Policy Agenda

The Strategic Technologies Program is undertaking a series of projects to examine the policy questions that are arising with the expanded use of cloud services.

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Quantum Technology: Applications and Implications

While quantum phenomena have been studied for decades, important technology based on quantum physics has only appeared recently. This CSIS paper examines critical quantum technologies and provides recommendations for policymakers to be prepared for a post-quantum future.

Report by James Andrew Lewis and Georgia Wood — May 25, 2023

Report Launch: Evolving Cyber Operations and Capabilities

Join the CSIS Strategic Technologies for a report launch event to examine cyber and the war in Ukraine, with a view to the wider debate around the role and value of cyber capabilities.

Event by Paul Chichester , Erica Lonergan , Amy Ertan , Melanie Garson , Julia Voo , and James A. Lewis — May 18, 2023

Evolving Cyber Operations and Capabilities

The war in Ukraine shows that cyber defense requires a different approach with new actors and strategies that will be complex for nations to construct. This report examines cybersecurity in Ukraine, with a look to the larger debate around cyber capabilities and defense.

Report by James Andrew Lewis and Georgia Wood — May 18, 2023

This Does Not Compute

Promoting the Responsible Use of Synthetic Media

Caitlin Chin speaks with Di Cooke, a visiting fellow with the International Security Program at CSIS, about the rapid growth of synthetic media.

Podcast Episode by Caitlin Chin and Di Cooke — May 10, 2023

CSIS This Does Not Compute

Disinformation and Deepfakes: Countering Gender-Based Online Harassment

Join the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program for a conversation on how governments, technology platforms, civil society, and individuals can address the spread of online gender-based disinformation and harassment.

Event by Asha Allen , Alejandra Caraballo , Moira Whelan , Kristina Wilfore , and Caitlin Chin — May 9, 2023

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Some are drawn to Mr. Rogers-style diplomacy when it comes to China, stating China is ready to be friends again if only the United States would soften its tone. CSIS's Jim Lewis argues it's not a beautiful day in the neighborhood and China does not want to be our friend. 

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — May 2, 2023