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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: csis.org/analysis/tech-edge-…
“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: youtu.be/yQOUfs3Y-FM?si=ekV4…
“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: youtu.be/yQOUfs3Y-FM?si=ekV4…
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: youtu.be/yQOUfs3Y-FM?si=ekV4…
“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: youtu.be/yQOUfs3Y-FM?si=ekV4…
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: job-boards.greenhouse.io/cen…
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: job-boards.greenhouse.io/cen…
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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.
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STP Commentary
AI is a technology every service will use, not a domain of its own. Joshua Stiefel and Rob T. Lee argue the "SI Force" should instead be a Cyber Force, since cyberspace remains the only warfighting domain without a dedicated service.
csis.org/analysis/ai-force-u…
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Today on #EnergyShots ➡️@JosephMajkut and @kevinbookdc discussed how the data center build-out could shape the midterm elections.
Data centers used nearly 5% of U.S. electricity in 2024, increasingly becoming a hot topic for American voters.
youtu.be/0MoneLC5CCA?si=yKcT…
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Our joint report with the CSIS Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program finds that offshore wind infrastructure could serve as a force multiplier for U.S. maritime domain awareness by filling surveillance gaps, integrating sensors, and monitoring subsea infrastructure.
Learn about the report's key findings: youtube.com/watch?v=cUFliJJ_…
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In our latest episode of The Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss Europe's Trade Defense Push, Diesel Pressure and South Korea's U.S. Investment. Learn more here: csis.org/podcasts/trade-guys…
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The G20 trade ministers' conference took place while several members face U.S. forced labor tariffs and overcapacity investigations. William Reinsch explains how that influenced the meeting's outcome: csis.org/analysis/diplomacy-…
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Which country ranks highest on labor productivity per capita or free speech? Spoiler: it is not the U.S. or China. Read Nina Gohel's analysis of how the U.S. and China rank across different metrics, and why neither country is "number one".
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The U.S.-China relationship has changed markedly in the last ten years. Scott Kennedy discussed this evolution and thoughts for what needs to happen in the future with Prof. Chen Dongxiao of the Shanghai Institute of International Studies.
Listen to their conversation here: csis.org/podcasts/china-fiel…
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China's economy is puzzle of contrasts. Growth is slowing at home while Chinese technological innovation and new products are flooding markets abroad. Listen to a conversation between Scott Kennedy and Ilaria Mazzocco on Innovation and Involution: csis.org/podcasts/china-fiel…
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Why do India's cities matter?
Senior Fellow @nathshreya and PCRA @AGoswamy79773 examine how India's cities can drive — rather than simply fuel — the country's rise as one of the world's three largest economies by mid-century.
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Just in time for @texasgov's Manufacturing Week 2026, a new CSIS RAI report discusses the history, infrastructure, and policy that have made Texas a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
Read how, and look to the future here: csis.org/analysis/moving-tex…
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#TechNews in Taiwan
US defense companies have signed at least 13 deals with Taiwanese hardware firms since September 2025 to build a drone supply chain that excludes Chinese components.
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New Podcast
How is the private sector's role in US cyber operations expanding? CSIS Scholars explore the growing role of private companies in offensive cyber operations, including the implications of industry's active role in countering cyber threats.
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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department retweeted
How is the private sector's role in US cyber operations expanding? CSIS Scholars explore the growing role of private companies in offensive cyber operations, including the implications of the industry's active role in countering cyber threats.
csis.org/podcasts/cache-me-i…