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Seven Critical Technologies for Winning the Next War

Which technologies will make a real difference in future warfare? A new CSIS report identifies the seven critical technologies that are likely to define the success of the United States across the spectrum of conflict over the next decade.

Report by Emily Harding and Harshana Ghoorhoo — April 18, 2023

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Innovation for Resilience

Report by Suzanne Spaulding , Emily Harding , Hadeil Ali , Joseph Majkut , Harshana Ghoorhoo , Morgan Higman , Devi Nair , Naz Subah , and Sophia Barkoff — March 23, 2023

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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 — March 9, 2023

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

Building Supply Chain Resilience

Covid-19 and Russia's war in Ukraine revealed the fragility of global supply chains. This commentary identifies the most pressing supply chain challenges and provides a path for the U.S. government to bolster supply chain resiliency.

Commentary by Emily Harding and Harshana Ghoorhoo — December 15, 2022

Combined Arms Warfare and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

This report examines the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) in combined arms warfare based on the war in Ukraine and other cases. In the future, UASs will likely play an increasingly important role in great power competition against such countries as China and Russia.

Report by Seth G. Jones , Jake Harrington , Christopher K. Reid , and Matthew Strohmeyer — November 10, 2022

Hard Choices in a Ransomware Attack

Falling victim to a ransomware attack is a shocking moment. This CSIS report puts the reader in the shoes of a victim as they make difficult decisions in the ensuing days and draws lessons for industry and policymakers trying to grapple with this policy challenge.

Report by Emily Harding and Harshana Ghoorhoo — September 28, 2022

Zawahiri’s Death and What’s Next for al Qaeda

Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death will challenge al Qaeda to manage a leadership succession and control its global affiliates. In tandem, the United States must grapple with a Taliban that shelters terrorists and work to solve the challenges of counterterrorism operations.

Critical Questions by Jake Harrington and Jared Thompson — August 4, 2022