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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This Does Not Compute

Disability Discrimination and Automated Surveillance Technologies

Caitlin Chin joins Lydia X. Z. Brown and Ridhi Shetty of the Center for Democracy & Technology to discuss why automated surveillance technologies can pose disproportionate harms for disabled individuals.

Podcast Episode by Caitlin Chin — August 25, 2022

CSIS This Does Not Compute

Cyber Workforce Strategies Should Produce at Scale

There have been many efforts to expand the cyber workforce, but none have adequately addressed the problem. This commentary explores how the creation of the Office of the National Cyber Director provides an opportunity to change this.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — August 22, 2022

Inside Cyber Diplomacy

Placing Cyber Diplomacy at the Top of the Agenda

Jim Lewis and Chris Painter talk with William Middleton, Cyber Director of the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. 

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Christopher Painter — August 15, 2022

CSIS Inside Cyber Diplomacy

The United Kingdom’s Online Safety Bill Exposes a Disinformation Divide

The tension between promoting free expression and countering false information is central to the debate surrounding the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Bill. The global reach of internet-based communication necessitates collaboration to produce content moderation standards.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin — August 11, 2022

Partnerships for Prosperity: U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy

Please join the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program for a discussion with Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves on how the Department of Commerce is promoting U.S. competitiveness, creating opportunities, and safeguarding democracy.

Event by James Andrew Lewis and Don Graves — July 25, 2022

This Does Not Compute

Genomes: The Era of Purposeful Manipulation Begins

Jim Lewis talks with Carol Kuntz about her latest report on the development, best practices, and implications of the purposeful manipulation of genomes.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Carol Kuntz — July 11, 2022

CSIS This Does Not Compute

Genomes: The Era of Purposeful Manipulation Begins

The purposeful manipulation of genomes holds great economic promise and has broad strategic implications. If the United States wants to ensure leadership in this sector, the DOD needs to make structural reforms in its approach to emerging technologies.

Report by Carol Kuntz — July 8, 2022