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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The Sovereign Cloud - Sovereign AI Conundrum

In this CSIS conversation, Matt Pearl, Director of the Strategic Technologies Program, is joined by Bill Whyman, Senior Advisor with CSIS Strategic Technologies and author of the new CSIS paper “Sovereign Cloud–Sovereign AI Conundrum: Policy Actions to Achieve Prosperity and Security,” to explore the growing global push for sovereign cloud and sovereign AI initiatives and what’s at stake.

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Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation

The CSIS Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation will convene leading experts to examine how the United States can best build a dedicated cyber service.

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EST Rapid Roundup: Unpacking the Trump-Xi Summit Pt.2 - Tech Competition

Following the recent Trump-Xi summit, join CSIS's Navin Girishankar, Lauryn Williams, Aalok Mehta, and James Lewis to unpack what both sides expected, the implications of China's growing role as a global innovation hub, cybersecurity stakes, AI guardrails, and what China's coordination with Iran means for dialogue moving forward.

Event — May 20, 2026

Building a Robust U.S.-ROK Cyber Alliance

As cyber threats from North Korea and other adversaries intensify, the United States and South Korea must move beyond declaratory cooperation toward a more proactive cyber defense strategy grounded in shared situational awareness and coordinated response.

Report by CSIS Scholars — May 7, 2026

Spectrum, 6G, and the Future of AI Leadership

As AI continues to develop, spectrum policy will become more essential to building the infrastructure needed to meet demand and realize its full capabilities.

Commentary by Taylar Rajic and Matt Pearl — May 6, 2026

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Spectrum, 6G, and the Future of AI Leadership

An audio version of “⁠Spectrum, 6G, and the Future of AI Leadership⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Taylar Rajic and Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

Podcast Episode by Taylar Rajic and Matt Pearl — May 6, 2026

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