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Emily Harding

Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
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Jerry McGinn

Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Ilaria Mazzocco

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics

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What to Expect from Secretary Hegseth’s November 7 Speech on the Arsenal of Freedom

Secretary Hegseth’s upcoming “Arsenal of Freedom” address signals a possible historic shift in U.S. defense acquisition and the industrial base—aimed at undoing decades of consolidation, revitalizing industrial capacity, and reforming how the Pentagon delivers capabilities to the warfighter.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn — November 5, 2025

When Thought Becomes Data: The MIND Act and the Coming Debate Over Neurotechnology

As neurotechnologies advance from medical tools to consumer devices, the question of who controls neural data is becoming urgent. The proposed MIND Act represents Congress’s first attempt to regulate this emerging domain, raising complex questions about privacy, innovation, and national security.

Critical Questions by Kuhu Badgi and Taylar Rajic — November 4, 2025

AI Needs Its Complements: Investing in the Next Wave of Innovation

As the United States advances its AI investments, it must also back complementary technologies that boost capability and ease resource limits. Quantum computing can overcome key constraints, helping the nation sustain innovation and long-term technological leadership.

Commentary by Matt Pearl and Kuhu Badgi — October 29, 2025

Ripple E-ffects

Building Connecticut’s Innovation Economy

Navin is joined by Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut’s Chief Innovation Officer and Commissioner of Economic Development.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — October 28, 2025

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