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.
Keep up to date with our work on X (@CSIS_Tech) or subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter. For more information on past and present projects, contact strategictech@csis.org.
Program Queries
- Julia Brock
- Program Manager and Research Associate, Strategic Technologies Program
- 202.775.3221
- jbrock@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Ava Rose
- Communications Manager, External Relations
- 202-644-5618
- ARose@csis.org
Featured Topics

Cybersecurity

Digital Governance

Innovation and Digital Transformation

Emerging Technologies
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Securing the Future of U.S. Quantum Leadership with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Event — May 16, 2025
China’s Blockchain Playbook: Infrastructure, Influence, and the New Digital Order
Blog Post by Anoosh Kumar — May 5, 2025
Stabilizing U.S. Financial Leadership: Why Congress Must Get Stablecoin Regulation Right
Commentary by Matt Pearl and Anoosh Kumar — April 30, 2025
Stabilizing U.S. Financial Leadership: Why Congress Must Get Stablecoin Regulation Right
Podcast Episode by Matt Pearl and Anoosh Kumar — April 30, 2025

Back & Forth 4: Should the United States Adopt a “Hack-Back” Cyber Strategy?
Commentary by Matt Pearl and Alexander Klimburg — April 24, 2025
Back & Forth 4: Should the United States Adopt a “Hack-Back” Cyber Strategy?
Podcast Episode by Matt Pearl and Alexander Klimburg — April 24, 2025

China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts
Commentary by Erin L. Murphy and Matt Pearl — April 4, 2025
China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts
Podcast Episode by Erin L. Murphy and Matt Pearl — April 4, 2025

The Missing Link in the AI Stack: Why Digital Infrastructure Is Essential to U.S. Leadership
Commentary by Navin Girishankar and Matt Pearl — April 3, 2025
The Missing Link in the AI Stack: Why Digital Infrastructure Is Essential to U.S. Leadership
Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar and Matt Pearl — April 3, 2025
