Left unchecked, China’s push to deploy critical digital infrastructure worldwide, from next-generation telecommunications networks to subsea cables, data centers, and AI, could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. interests. The Tech Program conducts research to clarify the goals, means, and effectiveness of China’s Digital Silk Road and offer a roadmap for the U.S. to offer a more compelling and coherent alternative drawing on comparative advantages, such as Low Earth Orbit satellites, cloud computing, and AI.
Highlights
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Countering the Digital Silk Road: Indonesia
Reports
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Digital Silk Road (DSR), China’s ambitious initiative to shape critical digital infrastructure around the world to advance its geop...
By Vivek Chilukuri & Ruby Scanlon
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Indo-Pacific nations need to put more focus on cybersecurity
Commentary
Recent developments point to a troubling reality: China is increasingly embracing cyberattacks as a geopolitical weapon. Last month, Japanese officials disclosed that Chinese ...
By Vivek Chilukuri
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Networked: Techno-Democratic Statecraft for Australia and the Quad
Reports
Australia is well positioned to lead the Quad to achieve important technology policy objectives....
By Martijn Rasser
