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 Plans to Ban TikTok Aren’t Really about TikTok

A TikTok ban could have broader implications for U.S. businesses, many of which rely on global data transfers. If the United States blocks technology companies primarily based on their country of origin, it could increase trends towards data localization or censorship.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — March 9, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

TikTok: Is it Chinese Espionage?

CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis joins the podcast to discuss the bipartisan discussions surrounding U.S. policy on TikTok

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and James Andrew Lewis — March 9, 2023

CSIS the truth of the matter

Banning TikTok Will Not Solve U.S. Online Disinformation Problems

TikTok is facing growing scrutiny in the United States, but a ban or divestment would not prevent foreign governments from taking advantage of the lack of broader U.S. regulations for data privacy, algorithmic fairness, and user content controls.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — March 8, 2023

Inside Cyber Diplomacy

Implementing Cyber Confidence-Building Measures

Jim Lewis and Chris Painter speak with Szilvia Tóth about the implementation of cyber confidence-building measures.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis and Christopher Painter — March 7, 2023

CSIS Inside Cyber Diplomacy
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

CSIS the truth of the matter
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

CSIS Inside Cyber Diplomacy
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

CSIS This Does Not Compute

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