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Sharper: The Authoritarianism Challenge
Commentary
Autocratic leadership is on the rise globally. Even in democratic nations, leaders are eroding checks on their power and weakening institutions. The use of illiberal technolog...
By Anna Pederson
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Can America meet its next Sputnik moment?
Commentary
A new Sputnik spirit today can power American technological competitiveness into the future....
By Megan Lamberth
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A techno-diplomacy strategy for telecommunications in the Indo-Pacific
Podcast
Head of ANU National Security College Professor Rory Medcalf and Director of ANU Tech Policy Design Centre Johanna Weaver join Lisa Curtis and Martijn Rasser from the Center f...
By Lisa Curtis & Martijn Rasser
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Sharper: Indo-Pacific Partnerships & Allies
Commentary
Through the Quad and the newly minted, yet controversial, AUKUS agreement, Washington is increasing its focus and resources on the Indo-Pacific region. The White House is also...
By Anna Pederson
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Unite technodemocracies
Commentary
Technology has become a central element in today's geopolitical competition. Yet there is still no coordination forum among the world's technodemocracies....
By Richard Fontaine & Jared Cohen
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U.S. Technology Competitiveness: Lessons from the Space Age
Video
America has a rich history of rising to meet generational challenges. The Soviet Union's 1957 launch of Sputnik—the world's first satellite—triggered the U.S.-Soviet space rac...
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A Techno-Diplomacy Strategy for Telecommunications in the Indo-Pacific
Commentary
There is growing recognition that a multilateral approach is required to deal with the challenges stemming from China’s growing digital influence....
By Lisa Curtis & Martijn Rasser
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Technology competition: We need more than just strategy
Commentary
The United States must craft a new strategic approach to technology policy, one that promotes its strengths, protects its advantages, and capitalizes on its alliances and part...
By Megan Lamberth & Martijn Rasser
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Crafting a U.S. National Technology Strategy
Video
Technology will shape the future of political, economic, and military power. But for years, America’s technology policymaking has been passive and piecemeal — putting long-ter...
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Cuba Needs a Free Internet
Commentary
The online tug of war between dictator and dissident is nothing new. But the nature of that war is changing, and tomorrow’s digital battles will feature greater decentralizati...
By Richard Fontaine & Kara Frederick
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A Plan to Secure America's Supply Chains
Commentary
Supply chain vulnerabilities are a central component of the global technology competition....
By Martijn Rasser & Megan Lamberth
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National Technology Strategy concept sparks bipartisan interest
Video
Government Matters spoke to Ainikki Riikonen about the need for a national technology strategy coordinate technology and innovation. Watch the full video from Government Matt...
By Ainikki Riikonen
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Democracy’s Digital Defenses
Commentary
In early 2021, the audio-only social media app Clubhouse allowed users in mainland China to enter chat rooms and talk freely to the world—including American journalists and pe...
By Richard Fontaine & Kara Frederick
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What Would a US-Led Global Technology Alliance Look Like?
Commentary
In its early weeks, the Biden administration has wisely signaled that it plans to shift U.S. focus away from the Middle East and toward global competition with China. In addit...
By Ilan Goldenberg & Martijn Rasser
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The Xi Jinping—Josh Hawley tech consensus
Podcast
Jordan Schneider talks to The Cyberlaw Podcast about China and tech policy. Listen to the full interview from The Cyberlaw Podcast....
By Jordan Schneider
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What the Biden Administration Gets Right and Wrong on ICT in the New Supply Chain Executive Order
Commentary
The Department of Commerce not only should serve as the lead agency for ICT and semiconductors but also, moving forward, should be the center of any strategy to ensure securit...
By John Costello & Robert Morgus
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To The Quad! The Origins of "Indo-Pacific"
Podcast
Megan Lamberth cohosts this episode of ChinaTalk. Also discussed is Martijn Rasser's report on Tech, Australia and the Quad. Listen to the full episode from ChinaTalk....
By Megan Lamberth & Jordan Schneider
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Sharper: Financial Technology
CNAS experts are sharpening the conversation about the economic and national security implications of new innovations in financial technology....
By Emily Jin & Chris Estep
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Transcript from Crafting a U.S. National Technology Strategy
Transcript
On March 16, 2021, the CNAS Technology and National Security Program hosted a virtual event on “Crafting a U.S. National Technology Strategy.” Speakers for this event include...
By Martijn Rasser, Richard Fontaine, Michèle Flournoy, Megan Lamberth, Loren DeJonge Schulman, Sue Gordon & Secretary James "Hondo" Geurts
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Chinese technology is advancing, but it’s a long way from global domination
Podcast
Elsa Kania discusses how Chinese technology firms are beginning to lead the way in certain social media areas, but they’re also coming up against cultural and manufacturing li...
By Elsa B. Kania
