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 Twitter (@CSIS_Tech) or subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter. For more information on past and present projects, contact strategictech@csis.org.

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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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Inside Cyber Diplomacy

How to Make Cyber Policy a Headline in Brussels

Jim Lewis and Chris Painter talk to Estonia's former ambassador at large for cyber diplomacy Heli Tirmaa-Klaar.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Christopher Painter — August 27, 2024

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Blackout Scorecard

An audio version of “Blackout Scorecard,” a new commentary by CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — July 26, 2024

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The Digital Dispatch

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Privacy and AI

In the third episode of the Digital Dispatch, Caitlin Chin-Rothmann and Jim Lewis analyze the recent activity on Capitol Hill around privacy legislation and AI.

Podcast Episode by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann and James Andrew Lewis — July 25, 2024

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Protecting Data Privacy as a Baseline for Responsible AI

An audio version of “Protecting Data Privacy as a Baseline for Responsible AI,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Caitlin Chin-Rothmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — July 23, 2024

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Why the United Nations Is Chasing Its Tail on Cybersecurity

An audio version of “Why the United Nations Is Chasing Its Tail on Cybersecurity,” a new commentary by CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — July 17, 2024

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The Digital Dispatch

Policy Takes on Deepfakes

In the second episode of the Digital Dispatch, host Caitlin Chin-Rothmann sits down with Jim Lewis to discuss the potential for AI-generated images, audio, and text to facilitate deception.

Podcast Episode by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann and James Andrew Lewis — June 27, 2024

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A Real Risk for Artificial Intelligence

An audio version of “A Real Risk for Artificial Intelligence,” a new commentary by CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — June 11, 2024

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Managing the United States’ Spectrum Gamble

An audio version of “Managing the United States’ Spectrum Gamble,” a new commentary by CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — May 15, 2024

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What Does It Really Mean to Talk about Tech Competition?

An audio version of “What Does It Really Mean to Talk about Tech Competition?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Yinuo Geng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Yinuo Geng — May 14, 2024

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