Innovation and Digital Transformation

The STP analyzes the business, policy and research trends that drive innovation and technological change

The ability of nations to create and use new technologies will determine national strength. This makes innovation and entrepreneurship policy issues.

Find the latest research from our scholars and CSIS events on this topic below.

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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

Release the Robot Hounds: Providing Unmanned Ground Vehicles to Ukraine

This commentary argues that U.S. policymakers should expand unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) support to Ukraine because of the broad potential value UGVs offer Ukraine and because the lessons and generated data could support U.S. security.

Commentary by Zachary Kallenborn and Marcel Plichta — April 3, 2023

This Does Not Compute

Helper Robots: Implementation and Policy

Jim Lewis speaks with Kate Weber and Vincent Vanhoucke about the implementation of robots into everyday life.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — March 23, 2023

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The Future of the Semiconductor Ecosystem

Jim Lewis speaks with Al Thompson, Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs at Intel, about the future of semiconductors.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — March 10, 2023

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The Strategic Imperative of U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Networks

Next-generation wireless broadband is a crucial component of connectivity and strategic security. The United States must maintain its innovation-oriented regulatory governance framework to promote national security and advance free-market democracy.

Report by Clete Johnson — January 20, 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

Notes on Creating an Export Control Regime

Growing concerns about unregulated technology transfer to China have led to calls for export controls. To produce a functional regime, proposals should include vital components such as links to a larger security agenda, senior leadership, and multilateral involvement.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — December 15, 2022

Tech Regulation Can Harm National Security

Tech regulation in the European Union has stifled innovation and impacted European economies. Amid growing calls in the United States for regulating big tech, the United States should maintain a regulatory environment that promotes innovation to protect national security.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — November 28, 2022