Out now! NEW Betting on America! Join Under Secretary Darío Gil and @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss the Genesis Mission—a @departmentofenergy.bsky.social led effort to build an AI-driven platform for scientific discovery. Link: tinyurl.com/yurcafr4

At 10:00 AM ET, Under Secretary Darío Gil joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss the Genesis Mission—a @departmentofenergy.bsky.social led effort to build an AI-driven platform for scientific discovery. Link: tinyurl.com/yurcafr4

Under Secretary Darío Gil joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss the Genesis Mission—a DOE-led effort to build an AI-driven platform for scientific discovery. He highlights institutional innovations, research security, and revitalizing U.S. S&T enterprise. Link: www.csis.org/events/can-a...

A Federal Statistical System for the Age of Economic Security EST convened leaders across government, academia, and industry to examine gaps in federal data and U.S. economic security. Read the insights from our latest report: tinyurl.com/yp2h8x6y Watch the workshop: tinyurl.com/2jabyd6d

The White House’s new AI policy framework is here. Watch @navingirishankar.bsky.social & Aalok Mehta from @ai.csis.org unpack its timing, federal vs. state tensions, data center impacts, gaps on U.S.-China competition, and whether it can spur Congress to act: tinyurl.com/3n4a7t24

“It’s time to double down on basic research as part of adapting to this period of change but we need to make sure it’s smart, focused, and that the return on investment for taxpayers is strong.”Sen Dave McCormick(R-PA) Watch Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/u4scm47d

Join @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Aalok Mehta to unpack the national policy framework for AI, how it addresses federal vs. state tensions over AI regulation, what's missing in the context of U.S.-China competition, and whether it can move the needle on policy. Watch here: tinyurl.com/42a8cxb9

Join @navingirishankar.bsky.social, Angela Ellard, Bill Reinsch, and @philuck.bsky.social to examine the issues that shape the agenda at the 14th WTO Ministerial, surrounding decision-making, the level playing field, and differential treatment for developing countries. Link: tinyurl.com/976fmct7

Out now! NEW Betting on America! Join Senator David McCormick (R-PA) and EST president @navingirishankar.bsky.social in a wide ranging discussion as they discuss the urgency of economic renewal in the face of myriad challenges to national power. Watch here: www.csis.org/events/imper...

NEW Betting on America live today! In one hour at 10:00 AM ET, Senator David McCormick (R-PA) joins EST president @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss the urgency of economic renewal in the face of myriad challenges to national power. Details here: www.csis.org/events/imper...

The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference starts on March 26 in Cameroon. A new white paper written by Angela Paolini Ellard and William Alan Reinsch summarizes the issues, suggests likely outcomes, and proposes paths to make the conference a success. Link: tinyurl.com/rxu4kn2v

Out Tomorrow! On March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, Senator David McCormick (R-PA) joins EST president @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss the urgency of economic renewal in the face of myriad challenges to national power. Details available here: www.csis.org/events/imper...

NEW Betting on America live on Wednesday! On March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, Senator David McCormick (R-PA) joins EST president @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss the urgency of economic renewal in the face of myriad challenges to national power. Details here: www.csis.org/events/imper...

NEW: Thamar Harrigan joins CSIS EST as Chief of Staff. With experience at USTDA, HUD, and as a trade lawyer, she will strengthen operations and expand engagement—enhancing EST’s ability to deliver timely, practical insights on key economic and tech challenges. Link: tinyurl.com/mr27rthd

Happening Tomorrow! Join us for a discussion and presentation of a new study, Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base. The event will highlight policy recommendations on the energy implications of revitalizing the defense industrial base. Info:

Happening Tomorrow! Join us on Wed, March 18th for a discussion on the future of a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force. The program will then feature a fireside conversation moderated by Lauryn Williams with Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage. Learn more:

Join Us on March 25! Join CSIS for LeadershIP 2026, the premier conference on intellectual property (IP), innovation, and national security policy, including the geopolitical competition for technology leadership, innovation in critical and emerging technologies. More info:

Active cyber defense in the South Korean context reflects a larger adjustment to an increasingly hostile environment. It will require expanded military & intelligence capabilities— as highlighted by CSIS Strategic Technologies Program's James A. Lewis. Read:

Happening March 18th! Join us for a discussion and presentation of a new study, Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base. The event will highlight policy recommendations on the energy implications of revitalizing the defense industrial base. Info:

Balen Shah’s victory marks a generational break in Kathmandu & could reshape how India, China, and the U.S. navigate a new moment in the Himalayas— as analyzed by CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics' Anjali Kaur. Read:

Happening March 18th! Join us on Wed, March 18th for a discussion on the future of a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force. The program will then feature a fireside conversation moderated by Lauryn Williams with Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage. Learn more:

“Even as the Trump administration struggles to define its objectives, it must confront a new reality. The United States and Israel are fighting the Islamic Republic. Iran is fighting the global economy.” — @navingirishankar.bsky.social argues in his new commentary. Link in the first comment!

Join Us on March 25! Join CSIS for LeadershIP 2026, the premier conference on intellectual property (IP), innovation, and national security policy, including the geopolitical competition for technology leadership, innovation in critical and emerging technologies. More info:

Today, CSIS announces retired Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named our next CEO, succeeding John Hamre, who announced last year that he will retire after 26 years of transformational leadership. Read more: bit.ly/4b383Ha

Efforts to onshore GPU and server production are underway, but U.S. firms will remain reliant on Taiwan through at least 2028— as highlighted by CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair's Kate Koren in her latest analysis. Read more here:

On Trade Guys, William Reinsch and Scott Miller dive into the impacts of the Iran conflict on world trade, especially for energy markets, along with an update on the Court of International Trade's efforts to implement the Supreme Court's IEEPA decision. Listen here:

In a new commentary, EST president @navingirishankar.bsky.social argues that Iran may be losing the military contest with the United States, but it is fighting a different war—one aimed at the global economy. Read the full piece here:

"The U.S. has distinctive strengths, including in quantum computing hardware research and development, supercomputing infrastructure, and a robust open-source software culture," writes CSIS's Renewing American Innovation Program. More on U.S. leadership in the quantum-era: https://bit.ly/4by665D

Can Stablecoins Serve as a Building Block for a Petrodollar Successor? In their blog, @navingirishankar.bsky.social & Andrea Palazzi analyze that stablecoin issuers are buying U.S. debt at a faster pace than oil exporters did in the early days of the petrodollar system. Read:

"Using tariff threats as leverage, the United States is transforming what has been a domestic regulatory choice into a negotiable trade concession," writes @est.csis.org experts. Read more about how the U.S. is leveraging trade to stop digital regulation: https://bit.ly/4ukX2bR

"Russia’s hybrid war against Europe often falls in a gray area not adequately covered by deterrence—above the EU economic sanctions that seem only marginally successful but beneath NATO’s Article 5 retaliatory measures," notes CSIS's Strategic Technologies Program. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cF39RP

NEW: @ai.csis.org expert Kateryna Bondar analyzes Iran’s drone retaliation campaign, showing how mass one-way attack drones are reshaping air warfare and what lessons the U.S. can draw from both the Gulf conflict and Ukraine’s experience. Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/unp...

Happening March 18th! Join us on Wed, March 18th for a discussion on the future of a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force. The program will then feature a fireside conversation moderated by Lauryn Williams with Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage. Learn more:

Sujai Shivakumar explains why long-term advantage in the U.S.–China tech competition depends on building strong innovation ecosystems. From capital markets & talent networks to supply chains & industrial partnerships, different tech requires different ecosystem strengths. Info: tinyurl.com/yr9f4ekz

"One after another, geopolitical catastrophes that kept scenario planners awake for decades have delivered smaller-than-expected price spikes. But a Strait of Hormuz shutdown is a big deal," writes CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program expert Kevin Book. More: https://bit.ly/4rPEkY9

In the latest from CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair, William Reinsch analyzes the impact of the Trump administration’s steel tariffs, highlighting how they have raised the cost of goods and added complexity to compliance efforts. Read more here:

In this episode of the AI Policy Podcast, Gregory C. Allen is joined by Owen Larter, Head of Frontier Policy and Public Affairs at Google DeepMind, to explore the often-overlooked world of AI standards and the role they play in shaping how AI is developed and governed. Listen:

The Russian economy has been resilient four years into the war, but how is its nuclear industry faring? Russia’s nuclear export strategy is strained by sanctions & competition from China— as analyzed by CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program's Jane Nakano. Read:

Satellites are essential components of modern life on earth. Yet the majority of this digital infrastructure remains vulnerable, unencrypted, and susceptible to cyber attacks. Read more from CSIS's Strategic Technologies Program: https://bit.ly/3NdwQir

Join Us on March 25! Join CSIS for LeadershIP 2026, the premier conference on intellectual property (IP), innovation, and national security policy, including the geopolitical competition for technology leadership, innovation in critical and emerging technologies. More info:

The current Iran conflict has created significant risks for global energy security. In a new Experts React, the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program evaluates how markets are responding to these events and identifies indicators for escalation or relaxation. Read: https://bit.ly/4rPEkY9

In the U.S.–China tech competition, the real question isn’t simply who is leading—it’s why they’re leading, and whether that advantage will last. In this video, @techpolicywonk.bsky.social explains how ecosystem advantages make tech leadership durable over time. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yr9f4ekz

The unprecedented dependence on subsea cables in the cyber era significantly raises the stakes of disruption, but they continue to face many old and new risks. CSIS experts examine the regulatory challenges and physical vulnerabilities of the lifelines of the digital age. Read: tinyurl.com/m86tempk

At the launch event for our new Power of Innovation report, Paul Triolo provided some context: "Beijing is trying to redesign and rebuild the entire semiconductor ecosystem in China... Chinese companies are under a lot of pressure to do more domestically. " Listen here:

Happening March 18th! Join us on Wed, March 18th for a discussion on the future of a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force. The program will then feature a fireside conversation moderated by Lauryn Williams with Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage. Learn more:

In a special episode of Betting on America, @est.csis.org president @navingirishankar.bsky.social joins the panel “Industrial Policy and Economic Security: Confronting the China Challenge” at the Annual National Association for Business Economics Policy Conference. Listen: https://bit.ly/4ss22cH

Join Us on March 25! Join CSIS for LeadershIP 2026, the premier conference on intellectual property (IP), innovation, and national security policy, including the geopolitical competition for technology leadership, innovation in critical and emerging technologies. More info:

In the latest episode of The Trade Guys podcast, Scott Miller and William Reinsch make sense of the initial fallout from the SCOTUS decision, including refunds, potential tariff stacking, and impacts on industries and the international community. Listen here:

Happening March 18th! Join us on Wed, March 18th for a discussion on the future of a dedicated U.S. Cyber Force. The program will then feature a fireside conversation moderated by Lauryn Williams with Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage. Learn more:

In the new episode of the AI Policy Podcast, Gregory Allen is joined by Andreessen Horowitz's Jai Ramaswamy and Matt Perault for a discussion on a16z's AI policy agenda. They cover a16z's entrance into politics and their position on AI regulation. Listen here: