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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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

CSIS This Does Not Compute

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

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

Improved Export Controls Enforcement Technology Needed for U.S. National Security

At a time when the need for robust U.S. export controls is more strategically critical than any time since the end of the Cold War, BIS requires a massive upgrade to its export control enforcement technology, which Congress should provide immediately.

Report by Gregory C. Allen , Emily Benson , and William Alan Reinsch — November 30, 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

This Does Not Compute

The State of Cybersecurity in Japan

Jim Lewis speaks with Mihoko Matsubara about the current state of Japanese cybersecurity, relations with China, public-private partnerships, cyber threat perceptions, and more.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — November 15, 2022

CSIS This Does Not Compute

TikTok and the First Amendment

Concerns over TikTok’s influence and connection to China continue to grow, but an outright ban would be difficult to execute. The United States should utilize the Committee on Foreign Investment and cloud service requirements to impose oversight and mitigate risk.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — November 14, 2022

Inside Cyber Diplomacy

Accountability and Multilateralism in Israel’s Approach to Cyber Diplomacy

In this episode, co-hosts Jim Lewis and Chris Painter talk with Amir Sagie to discuss he recent OEWG meeting, national cyber strategies, multilateralism and capacity building, accountability mechanisms, and more.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Christopher Painter — November 9, 2022

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Addressing Government Partnerships with Data Brokers

Join the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program for a conversation on domestic and foreign government access to U.S. personal information in the evolving data broker ecosystem.

Event by Caitlin Chin , Elizabeth Goitein , Stacey Gray , Greg Nojeim , and Justin Sherman — November 7, 2022

The Truth of the Matter

Choking Off China’s Access to the Future of AI

CSIS’ Greg Allen joins the podcast to discuss the Biden Administration's new export controls policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies to China.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — November 7, 2022

CSIS the truth of the matter