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

Venture Meets Mission with Arun Gupta

In the last episode of the podcast, host Jim Lewis talks to Arun Gupta, a venture capitalist, lecturer, entrepreneur and author of ‘Venture Meets Mission’. They discuss the landscape of venture capital and government collaboration, tech innovation and overcoming a risk-averse culture.

Podcast Episode by James Andrew Lewis — March 27, 2024

CSIS This Does Not Compute

Spectrum and National Security

Spectrum policy is the lifeblood of the wireless ecosystem, but it is also key to the networks and applications on which our societies operate.

Congressional Testimony by Clete Johnson — March 21, 2024

In Targeting TikTok, Congress Is Taking the Hardest Path to Online Safety

In a new op-ed for Barron’s, Caitlin Chin-Rothmann explains that forcing a ban or divestiture of TikTok to a U.S. company misses a key lesson from the 2016 election: U.S. corporate ownership, without additional regulations, does not guarantee online safety.

Commentary by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — March 15, 2024

TikTok and National Security

The House of Representatives' recent decision on TikTok highlights concerns about its potential national security risks. This commentary highlights why the United States needs to reassess its technological connection to its largest competitor, China.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — March 13, 2024

The New Executive Order on Personal Data

This commentary analyzes Biden's executive order on safeguarding sensitive personal data, potentially compensating for Congress's lapse in privacy legislation, though practical challenges may arise given the era of increased espionage risks from Russia and China.

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — March 6, 2024