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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Winning the 5G Race While Building the United States’ Golden Dome

An audio version of “Winning the 5G Race While Building the United States’ Golden Dome,” a new commentary by CSIS's Matt Pearl and Clete Johnson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Matt Pearl and Clete Johnson — March 11, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Stepping Up on Spectrum

Matthew Pearl, director of the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program, joins the podcast to discuss all things spectrum and his recent testimony on spectrum before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Matt Pearl — March 4, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter
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Delving into the Dangers of DeepSeek

An audio version of “Delving into the Dangers of DeepSeek,” a new commentary by CSIS's Matt Pearl, Julia Brock, and Anoosh Kumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Matt Pearl — February 25, 2025

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Delving into the Dangers of DeepSeek

As President Trump reenvisions U.S. AI leadership, DeepSeek presents cyber risks that may affect the administration’s calculus of balancing innovation and security, as well as U.S. partners, allies, and the tech sector.

Commentary by Matt Pearl, Julia Brock, and Anoosh Kumar — February 24, 2025

How Spectrum Auction Delays Give China the Edge and Cost Us Jobs

Spectrum has been critical to economic and national security because it enables U.S. companies to innovate and the U.S. technology ecosystem to out-compete the PRC. Looking forward, wireless networks will be a critical determinant in the outcome of the global AI race.

Congressional Testimony by Matt Pearl — February 19, 2025

CSIS Commission on U.S. Quantum Leadership

This report provides recommendations on how the United States can advance its position in quantum technologies to be a global leader in this critical area.

Report by Adm. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.), Dr. William Zeng, James Andrew Lewis, Taylar Rajic, and Jonah Force Hill — January 31, 2025

Trump’s Moves to Modernize U.S. Technology Policy

In this latest commentary, Matt Pearl looks at the new administration's tech policy priorities and how the disruptor-in-chief will reshape the most disruptive sector. 

Commentary by Matt Pearl — January 27, 2025

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Trump’s Moves to Modernize U.S. Technology Policy

An audio version of “Trump’s Moves to Modernize U.S. Technology Policy,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Matt Pearl — January 27, 2025

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