CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department

Examining the most pressing issues facing the U.S. & its partners in sustaining econ & tech advantages essential to prosperity, security, and resilience.

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China is often portrayed as either unstoppable or failing to push tech frontiers. The U.S. is celebrated as the AI leader but criticized for dependence on rivals.

CSIS EST experts argue the reality is more complex—and instructive:

"The question is whether the United States will reassert scientific, engineering, and manufacturing prowess, especially where it has lost ground, or whether it will continue to cede leadership."

Read more here: https://t.co/NmjZbpsu4F

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Turbines, platforms, and subsea cables built for energy can also extend the reach of U.S. maritime surveillance. CSIS scholars examine the evolving maritime threat environment and assesses the potential for offshore wind infrastructure to bolster national security.

More: https://t.co/ZEUhxrXZQC

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A sustainable path forward involves more rigorous analysis of global trade patterns, reappraisal of the market-distorting effects of U.S. tariff differentials, and frank dialogue with trade partners and industry leaders about the utility and feasibility of new trade rules, writes Hugh Grant-Chapman.

Read: https://t.co/UtWk8Pq621

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Can AI help improve India’s power distribution utilities? A survey of utilities in Tamil Nadu and Odisha finds that strong digital infrastructure, interoperable data, and in-house capacity will determine whether AI can deliver results at scale, write CSIS experts.

Read: https://t.co/hKuK84A6wF

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As US companies become integral to allies’ critical capabilities, corporate decisions should not undermine allies’ access to essential services when needed. The CQ examines why reliability is critical for U.S. leadership and partnerships.

https://t.co/DidB77yozl

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#STP Commentary

As deepfakes become easier to create and harder to detect, governments face a growing challenge to protect elections without restricting speech. Read the STP commentary on how countries are responding to the rise of election deepfakes.

https://t.co/w3miTvaD2v

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Albany NanoTech shows how sustained public investment, shared infrastructure, industry partnerships, and workforce development can turn a regional semiconductor cluster into a strategic asset for U.S. technological leadership and national security, write @CSISInnovation experts.

Read: https://t.co/BgtnZ8ZdTp

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In a new commentary, Kate Koren, Kevin Kurland, Joshua Massey and Ryan Powers discuss how companies can navigate exports control compliance: https://t.co/rjzLzeEW8G

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@CSISEST was pleased to host students from @HowardU's School of Business, led by Dr. Lenora Gant and Dr. Kanika Jones.

The visit featured conversations with CSIS colleagues @NGirishankar, President of @CSISEST; Thamar Harrigan, Chief of Staff of @CSISEST; @lauryndsw, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow at @CSIS_Tech; Karl Smith, Senior Fellow at @CSISEST; Kuhu Badgi, @CSIS_Tech; Shruti Sharma, @CSISInnovation; and Julieze Benjamin, Program Manager of University Partnerships at @CSIS.

Thank you to the @HowardU faculty and students for visiting CSIS and for the thoughtful exchange.

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Congratulations to our colleagues at @CSISEST on their recent promotions and new additions to the team!

Join us in celebrating recent promotions:

- @CSIS_Tech’s Kuhu Badgi, Program Manager and Research Associate
- @CSIS_Tech’s Taylar Rajic, Fellow
- @CSIS_Trade’s Richard Gray, Program Manager and Research Associate
- @CSISCBE’s Isabella McCallum, Senior Program Manager
- @CSISEST’s Andrea Leonard Palazzi, Fellow
- @CSISEnergy’s Ray Cai, Fellow
- @CSISIndiaChair’s Shashwat Kumar, Senior Fellow

We’re also thrilled to welcome our newest team members:

- @csis_ai’s @chris_gorin, Associate Fellow
- @CSIS_Tech’s A’ndre Gonawela, Fellow
- @CSISEST’s Sofie Leathers, Program Coordinator and Research Assistant

We’re excited to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to their continued contributions to EST’s work.

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Join @CSIS and RAI for a high-level U.S.-Japan dialogue exploring the the challenges and opportunities facing bilateral semiconductor R&D and production.

Nov. 16, 10am–11:45am | 📍CSIS HQ

Space is limited, and RSVPs are required. Register here: https://t.co/5hDDfs3kPa

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New Flagship Report from @CSISEST: South Korea Country Economic Security and Technology Assessment: Export Nation or Ecosystem Power?

@CSISEST experts examine South Korea's most significant economic security challenges, the role of advanced technologies in shaping its national power, and opportunities to strengthen its position along with other market economies within the emerging economic order.

Read the full report: https://t.co/qqv6Y3JKZU

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#NewCommentary

National security cannot be an afterthought in antitrust enforcement. New STP commentary examines how competition policy can protect consumers while accounting for innovation, scale, and U.S. technological leadership.

https://t.co/biivGUjCGp

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#NewCommentary

Deepfakes are becoming a fixture of elections worldwide, but regulation is struggling to keep pace. New STP analysis examines how AI-generated political content is spreading across campaigns and where existing safeguards are falling short.

https://t.co/w3miTva5cX

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“Is there a role for federal legislation in reviving the shipbuilding sector, or at least creating the conditions for it to thrive?” asks @NGirishankar, CSIS EST president, on Betting on America.

Ryan Cook, co-founder and chief technology officer of @ArcBoats, argues: “To me, the best way to revive this sector is some very strong demand signal, and then you let market forces take over.”

Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/BRXh4SmKMY

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“Is there a movement of reindustrialization in the U.S., or are these very isolated instances, like your example [Arc], SpaceX or Tesla?”

Ryan Cook, co-founder and chief technology officer of @ArcBoats: “It might just be the circles that I’m in, but it does seem like there is a huge push.”

Watch the full episode of Betting on America, hosted by @NGirishankar, here: https://t.co/BRXh4SniCw

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Ryan Cook, co-founder and chief technology officer of @ArcBoats, explains why electric and hybrid systems make sense for boats: “What combustion engines are very good at is going one speed, and one speed only, for a long time [… but] that’s limited to a pretty small subset of global maritime. There’s a ton of opportunity there to improve economics by going to at least a hybrid system.”

Watch the full episode of Betting on America, hosted by @NGirishankar, CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department president, here: https://t.co/BRXh4SniCw

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“Gas cars are relatively good at what they do," Ryan Cook, co-founder and chief technology officer of @ArcBoats, argues. "They have high reliability, they’re quiet, they have long range. That’s not the case in marine today. […] Marine makes more sense to go electric or hybrid electric.”

Watch the full episode of Betting on America, hosted by @NGirishankar, here: https://t.co/BRXh4SniCw

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Job Opportunity: Director & Scholl Chair in International Business at CSIS

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is seeking a senior leader to lead its Economics Program and advance research at the intersection of international trade, technology, and economic security.

Key Responsibilities:
- Trade policy, investment, and international finance
- Supply chain resilience and economic security
- Export controls and economic coercion
- Commercial diplomacy and international economic alliances
- Policy research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships

Minimum Qualifications:
- 12+ years of relevant professional experience
- A master’s degree in economics, finance, or a related field
- Demonstrated leadership in economic policy and research
- Strong policy networks, communication skills, and strategic vision

Location: Washington, D.C.
Apply here: https://t.co/ouyBLI1fj4

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Job Opportunity: Director, Renewing American Innovation, CSIS

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is seeking a Director for its Renewing American Innovation Program in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead policy research and publish reports and policy briefs.
- Develop strategies to advance U.S. innovation and technology leadership.
- Build partnerships with policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers.
- Lead fundraising efforts and mentor team members.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in a relevant field.
- 12–15 years of professional experience.
- Strong expertise in policy research, technology, or innovation.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Apply here: https://t.co/P7MmuXwOEm

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The FCC's Covered List sits at the intersection of national security, economic policy, and tech supply chains. In this piece, we examine how the list addresses the security risks of communications tech while navigating broader strategic priorities.

https://t.co/msOoOudIW7