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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The Truth of the Matter

China’s Spying Efforts and U.S. Countermeasures

CSIS’s James Andrew “Jim” Lewis joins the podcast to discuss the fallout from the spy balloon and how China’s spying efforts toward the U.S. are waged—plus, a discussion of U.S. countermeasures.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and James Andrew Lewis — February 24, 2023

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Inside Cyber Diplomacy

Capacity Building and Cyber Resilience

Jim Lewis and Chris Painter speak with Kerry-Ann Barrett about national cybersecurity strategies, the importance of intelligent capacity building, norms and accountability, what’s next for the OAS, and more. 

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Christopher Painter — February 13, 2023

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This Does Not Compute

5G and Cybersecurity

Jim Lewis talks with Chris Boyer, the Vice President of Global Security and Technology Policy at AT&T.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — February 8, 2023

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Chinese Spy Balloons: The Sky’s the Limit

A Chinese balloon is flying over the United States, raising concerns about Chinese espionage. While Chinese spying necessitates a tougher response, the United States should focus on technical espionage capabilities that pose a greater risk than spy balloons.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — February 3, 2023

It’s the Perfect Time to Break Up Google’s Ad-Tech Monopoly

The Department of Justice's challenge to Google's ad tech practices comes amid broader economic uncertainty. CSIS fellow Caitlin Chin explains why newspapers, small businesses, and consumers in a concentrated market are most vulnerable to dips in advertising revenue.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin — January 31, 2023

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

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

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