Digital Governance

Laws, conventions, frameworks, norms, and protocols shape how technologies are developed and how they can be used

Regulation can steer or stifle innovation. The STP examines the relationship between technological innovation, civil liberties, law enforcement and intelligence systems to provide recommendations on how to regulate technology while balancing the risks and benefits of innovation.

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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

An Overview of Global Cloud Competition

CSIS’s James Lewis identifies key areas where the United States can adapt to fit twenty-first-century needs to strengthen its position on the global cloud stage in response to China's growing influence.  

Report by James Andrew Lewis — April 10, 2023

The CLOUD Act and Transatlantic Trust

While the CLOUD Act attempted to clarify government access to extraterritorial data in an expanding cloud environment, EU concern remains. This white paper looks at the transatlantic digital relationship, EU action, and the future for a U.S.-EU e-evidence agreement.

Report by Georgia Wood and James Andrew Lewis — March 29, 2023

This Does Not Compute

TikTok: To Ban or Not to Ban?

CSIS guest host Caitlin Chin joins Evan Greer, director of Fight for The Future, to discuss recent proposals to ban TikTok. 

Podcast Episode by Caitlin Chin — March 15, 2023

CSIS This Does Not Compute

The Plans to Ban TikTok Aren’t Really about TikTok

A TikTok ban could have broader implications for U.S. businesses, many of which rely on global data transfers. If the United States blocks technology companies primarily based on their country of origin, it could increase trends towards data localization or censorship.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin — March 9, 2023

Banning TikTok Will Not Solve U.S. Online Disinformation Problems

TikTok is facing growing scrutiny in the United States, but a ban or divestment would not prevent foreign governments from taking advantage of the lack of broader U.S. regulations for data privacy, algorithmic fairness, and user content controls.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin — March 8, 2023

Government Policies for Open Source Software

The CSIS Strategic Technologies Program on January 10 at 10:00 am for an event on government open source software policies.

Event by James Andrew Lewis , Laura Cunningham , Allan Friedman , Eugenia Lostri , Shelley McKinley , and Frank Nagle — January 10, 2023

Government’s Role in Promoting Open Source Software

The CSIS Strategic Technologies Program compiled a data set on open source software policies (OSS) from around the world, finding 669 policies dating back to 1999. This paper presents the data set's final numbers and explores the government's role in promoting OSS globally.

Report by Georgia Wood and Eugenia Lostri — January 9, 2023