Featuring @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Junior Fellow Aniket Martins! He studies Mechanical Engineering, is an Air Force ROTC cadet pursuing a commission in the @usspaceforce.bsky.social, and researches how computational advances are changing warfare. #TechPolicyInstitute #TPI #JuniorFellows

"Without Ukraine’s capacity to produce and deploy drones at scale, Ukraine might not continue to be in this fight." @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social joins @news.dw.com to explain how cheap interceptor drones are helping Ukraine counter Russia’s attacks.

@cornellbtpi.bsky.social co-hosted The Svalbard Consensus workshop in London (Nov 19–20), funded by the Royal Navy and partnered with @lborouniversity.bsky.social. The exercise used a crisis simulation to explore how tech, critical infrastructure, and climate change are reshaping Arctic security.

The @stimsoncenter.bsky.social's new project: Drone Warfare in South Asia is an open access, free-to-use global education program on drone warfare that analyzes how India and Pakistan employed drones in the May 2025 crisis and what this reveals about future risks in a nuclear-armed region.​

Is the US at risk of a scientific “brain drain” as research funding for agencies like NIH and NSF comes under pressure? @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Director Sarah Kreps joined WOSU’s All Sides to discuss how funding cuts and international initiatives could reshape global science and innovation.

China’s new Type 076 amphibious assault ship is designed to launch large numbers of surveillance and strike drones using an electromagnetic catapult and a drone‑optimized deck.​

In November, @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Junior Fellow Cynthia Tan attended a meeting of the Berkeley Consortium of Cyber Clinics, a national network that has grown rapidly to 58 clinics and whose mission is to provide pro bono cybersecurity expertise to organizations with fewer resources.

On Dec 1, the @cornellbtpi.bsky.social marked the farewell of Fellow Brett Reichert, a PhD student in Public Policy at Cornell. He led semiconductor research on how emerging military tech and global supply chains shape conflict. He will be graduating from his PhD and heading to the US Army.

Last week, @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Fellows engaged in conversation with Dr. Chris Ellis: career Army officer with 26+ years of service and a PhD from Cornell. He is a leading expert in disaster preparedness and focuses on how individuals, communities, and nations respond to large-scale threats.

From November 13-14th, Joshua Greenberg (@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Fellow) attended a workshop on precision lethality and DoD policy for civilian harm mitigation hosted by the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, Center for Ethics and the Legal Profession, and Perry World House at @upenn.edu.

Last week, a major outage at @cloudflare.social temporarily disrupted access to numerous websites and services, including OpenAI, Spotify, and canva. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince confirmed the outage originated from an internal software failure involving an oversized configuration file.

Septian Hario Seto, Executive Secretary of the National Economic Council of the Republic of Indonesia, gave a presentation on Indonesia's strategy for critical minerals. The event featured faculty respondents including @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social.

The @cornellbtpi.bsky.social was proud to convene the panel Soft Power, Hard Questions: Debates in Arctic Science and Technology Cooperation at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik.

TPI Junior Fellow Varija Mehta attended the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Conference (GHC) last week in Chicago. GHC is the world’s largest gathering of women in tech, bringing together thousands of women from across the globe to learn, network, and celebrate their achievements.

@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Fellow Avishai Melamed, PhD candidate in Cornell's Department of Government, was quoted on the evolution of space warfare. He emphasizes the importance of space in U.S.–China relations, use of military and commercial assets, and challenges posed by sustainability.

We are pleased to announce that @cornelluniversity.bsky.social has named President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson of Iceland as a 2026 Messenger Lecturer: the University’s highest honor recognizing outstanding scholarship and public impact. We will deliver a series of public lectures this March.

Craig Newmark Philanthropies has awarded the @cornellbtpi.bsky.social at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy $140,000 to support its Cyber Test Range, which is designed to detect hidden cyber vulnerabilities in critical hardware.

Last Friday, @cornellbtpi.bsky.social welcomed guests to our Open House for an interactive look at our research in action. The event featured live demonstrations of the Cyber Test Range, displays of the latest drone technologies, and engaging discussions with TPI leadership and Fellows. #Cornell

@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Director Sarah Kreps and Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social have published their new book Drones: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, October 2025). It offers an analysis of how drone technologies have impacted society over the past decade.

Read Harrison Mellor’s latest analysis, “The Militarization of Outer Space: Legal, Ethical, and Strategic Implications of Commercial Interests,” featured by the @cornellbtpi.bsky.social here: publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/the-mil....

Sarah Kreps, Director of @cornellbtpi.bsky.social, was featured in @thehill.com's coverage of @anthropic.com's calls for caution and resulting policy friction with the Trump administration. “The Anthropic approach has been fairly consistent...what has changed... is this acceleration toward AI.”

Sarah Kreps: Director of @cornellbtpi.bsky.social was quoted today in @marketplace.org's coverage of OpenAI's conversion to a public benefit corporation. It is now valued at $500 billion. Restructuring “will help OpenAI attract investors & compete with tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta."

Are you thinking about advancing your career in environmental policy? Explore the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy's new MS in Environmental and Sustainability Policy. Learn more about the program here: publicpolicy.cornell.edu/masters/esp/! #Sustainability #Policy #Cornell

Join @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social, Executive Director of the @cornellbtpi.bsky.social for “The Drone Revolution” at the Ezra Seminar Series. He will discuss how states and violent non-state actors are shaping emerging trends in drone technology and use. #Drones #TechPolicyInstitute #TPI

Cornell’s School of Public Policy launches the MS in Data Science for Public Policy: a 12-month degree designed to turn complex data into smarter, people-focused policy. Equip yourself to lead in a data-driven world today: publicpolicy.cornell.edu/masters/dspp/ #PublicPolicy #DataScience #Cornell

"The performative aspect of this is key. It’s a big part of what populism is,” said Sarah Kreps, director of the @cornellbtpi.bsky.social, speaking with @nytimes.com's @kateconger.com, on how Musk is shaking up Washington. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/t...

@cornellbtpi.bsky.social published a new report called Dark Skies: Criminal Drone Operations Targeting Prisons by Jack Venables, an experienced UK law enforcement tactical advisor who has spent more than 15 years countering serious and organized crime.

@forbes.com footage suggests Ukraine is launching fiber-optic FPV drones from unmanned sea vessels — making them effectively immune to jamming and turning small boats into mobile drone carriers. You can read the article that explains more here: www.forbes.com/sites/davidk...

On October 2nd, our @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Fellows met with Professor @mbrenes.bsky.social: Co-Director of the Brady-Johnson Program at Yale University @yalepress.bsky.social and Professor Michael Williams: Associate Professor at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University @syracuseup.bsky.social.

"Cheap, long-range precision saturation strikes are one of the greatest threats to international security." @cornellbtpi.bsky.social expert @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @wsj.com why the Shahed drone is a "game changing" threat, forcing the West to adapt. #Drones #TechPolicy #Shahed

Why are expensive fighter jets a poor solution for countering low-cost drones? @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @cnn.com that Europe must adopt a layered defense posture to counter drone threats. #Drones #TechPolicy

U.S. & China say they’ve agreed to a framework to keep TikTok operating in the United States and shift to U.S.-controlled ownership. Sarah Kreps, Director of the @cornellbtpi.bsky.social cautions that ownership changes alone do not eliminate questions about who controls access & influence.

BBC reports the U.S. says a framework for a deal on TikTok ownership with China is agreed. Sarah Kreps: Director of the Tech Policy Institute (TPI) flags persistent risks around data security and algorithm control even if ownership changes. #TechPolicy #TikTok #TPI

Today, a @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Non-Resident Fellow: Dr. Jean-François Bélanger of the Royal Danish Defense College gave a talk. He discussed NATO and whether Europe can build a credible, autonomous defense posture. He also wrote a 2025 Carnegie Endowment piece. #DefensePolicy #NATO #TPI

Sarah Kreps (Director of the Brooks Tech Policy Institute) told PBS NewsHour that the rapid diffusion of graphic clips across social platforms raises urgent ethical and moderation questions. You can read more about it here: apnews.com/article/char... @cornellbtpi.bsky.social

My reading list for this spring: insights offered by @tom-gregory.bsky.social, @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social, @abarder.bsky.social and @margaretomara.bsky.social promise particular relevancy these days!

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New @ejisbisa.bsky.social article by @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social & James Wesley Hutto! 🎉 'The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate' @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org "To what extent can drones be the primary determinants of victory in warfare?" Read here 👉

On May 1, BTPI hosted Dr. Anatoly Levshin (Harvard) to discuss AI and geopolitics. He explored how states may leverage AI’s oracular foresight & virtuosic creativity to advance their interests. publicpolicy.cornell.edu/btpi/seminar... @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

BTPI is excited to announce a new grant opportunity to support Cornell students and faculty conducting research at the intersection of tech, cybersecurity, & public policy! Applications open April 1, 2025. Check it out: publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/brooks-... @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

Check out BTPI's newest policy report titled, 'Defending America's Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations,' by Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Paul Lushenko, Fellow Basim Ali, & Dr. Jennifer Spindle: publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/defendi... @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social

Trump says a deal with TikTok is coming. What could happen next? Check out this @fox10phoenix.bsky.social article by Austin Williams ft. BTPI Founder and Director Sarah Kreps to learn more www.fox10phoenix.com/news/tiktok-... @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

Want to hear the latest on U.S. tariffs? Check out this @ktvufox2.bsky.social video ft. BTPI Senior Fellow Gustavo Flores-Macias: www.ktvu.com/video/1604245 @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

Just how might GOP politics complicate semiconductor funding? Dive into this Cornell Media article featuring BTPI Founder & Director Sarah Kreps: news.cornell.edu/media-relati... @cornellupress.bsky.social

Curious as to what Mexico is doing to placate Trump as tarrifs loom? Check out this @latimes.com article ft. BTPI Senior Fellow Gustavo Flores-Macias: www.latimes.com/world-nation... @cornellupress.bsky.social

"After three years of war in Ukraine, Cornell experts assess endgame" Check out this Cornell Media article ft. BTPI Senior Fellow David Silbey: news.cornell.edu/media-relati...

TOMORROW AT 2:00PM: Join us tomorrow for a talk on Space Policy and Cyber Security with industry expert Lauryn Williams! @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

Big strides for BTPI's U.S. Semiconductor Hub! We're building an empirical network model of the semiconductor industry, analyzing real-world cyber threats, and secured a strategic partnership with a major semiconductor firm. Check it out: publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/u-s-sem...

Interested in Space Policy? You don't want to miss this BTPI talk with Lauryn Williams: a former White House & Pentagon policy advisor. Join us Feb. 25th at 2:00PM to learn more the field. Check it out below: events.cornell.edu/event/shapin...

Interested in Space Policy? You don't want to miss this BTPI talk with Lauryn Williams: a former White House & Pentagon policy advisor. Join us Feb. 25th at 2:00PM to learn more the field. Check it out below: events.cornell.edu/event/shapin...