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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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

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Inside Cyber Diplomacy

2022 in Review

Jim Lewis and Chris Painter review the evolution of cyber in 2022.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Christopher Painter — January 19, 2023

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The Strategic Imperative of U.S. 5G Leadership

Join the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program on January 17 at 3:00 pm for an event on the importance of U.S. leadership in 5G.

Event by Clete Johnson and Jessica Rosenworcel — January 17, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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This Does Not Compute

Emerging Technologies: Regulation and Innovation

In this episode, Jim Lewis speaks with John Smee, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm Technologies. They speak about semiconductor regulations, the CHIPS Act, innovation and competition, American 5G implementation, and much more.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — December 9, 2022

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Book Event: The Fight for Privacy with Danielle Citron

The CSIS hosted a book event on The Fight for Privacy: Protecting Dignity, Identity, and Love in the Digital Age to discuss the need for a reassessment of privacy protections with Danielle Citron.

Event by Caitlin Chin and Danielle Citron — December 5, 2022

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Building Democratic Resilience

The CSIS Strategic Technologies Program hosted a conversation on democratic resilience with Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius.

Event by James Andrew Lewis , Emily Harding , Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius , and Amos Guiora — November 30, 2022

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