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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 19h

How is technology reshaping U.S. economic and geopolitical power? Join CSIS Executive Education for a 2-day course, Economic Security in an Era of Global Technology Competition, October 14–15, 2026. For government, policy, and industry professionals. Register here: tinyurl.com/yx5v27k9

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 28/09/2026

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 25/09/2026

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 23/09/2026

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 21/09/2026

“Manufacturing coming back is going to look different from what it was when it left 20 years ago,” argues Anne Neuberger, General Partner & Head of Global Affairs, Andreessen Horowitz. Watch the full episode of Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/57h6xkrb

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 21/09/2026

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 18/09/2026

How can the US stay ahead in the global technology race? Join CSIS experts and leaders from government, policy, and industry for a two-day Executive Education course covering US-China tech competition, critical technologies, & economic statecraft. Oct. 14–15 | D.C. or virtual tinyurl.com/yx5v27k9

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 16/09/2026

Join CSIS Executive Education for an innovative new course, Economic Security in an Era of Global Technology Competition. This two-day course explores the forces shaping the emerging global economic order. Join us October 14-15 at CSIS headquarters or virtually. Register today at cs.is/techcomp.

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 16/09/2026

Premiering tomorrow at 10:00 AM ET! Tune in to Betting on America as Anne Neuberger, General Partner and Head of Global Affairs at a16z and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology, makes the case that technology leadership is security. tinyurl.com/57h6xkrb

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 16/09/2026

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 14/09/2026

Is the U.S. preparing the infrastructure needed for quantum computing fast enough? CSIS Renewing American Innovation Fellow Hideki Tomoshige argues that the U.S. has a rare window to strengthen supply chains before quantum computing scales. Read here: tinyurl.com/bdh2b446

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 14/09/2026

Event: Tuesday, September 15, 9:00 AM Join the CSIS Energy Team for "Powering America: The Grid, Affordability, and Energy Dominance" Register here: www.csis.org/events/power...

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 11/09/2026

Why are U.S. beef prices rising? CSIS Econ Program non-resident Sr. Adviser Bill Reinsch examines what's driving higher beef prices and efforts to bring them down. Read here: www.csis.org/analysis/whe...

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 11/09/2026

After acquiring the original design from Iran, Russia has continuously adapted the Geran drone for the battlefield. A new brief from Senior Fellow Kateryna Bondar and Research Assistant Nicole Errera draws lessons for U.S. policymakers. Read the brief here: tinyurl.com/ctyvvenf

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 11/09/2026

REGISTER NOW! Registration is now open for 'Economic Security in an Era of Global Technology Competition,' a new two-day CSIS Executive Education course. October 14–15, 2026 CSIS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., or virtual Registration deadline: October 5 Register: tinyurl.com/yx5v27k9

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 02/09/2026

Can AI gains be distributed if people lack connectivity? “None of this will work if people do not have broadband access," argues Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Brookings Institution. Watch the full episode of Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/c359kfd3

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 01/09/2026

What could AI make possible in medicine? Tune in to Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social, @jointcenter.bsky.social, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Dr. Nicol Turner Lee & Chanelle Hardy on how AI and reindustrialization can create new pathways to wealth. tinyurl.com/c359kfd3

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 01/09/2026

Can AI create new pathways to wealth if workers aren’t trained? “We need a massive reskilling agenda,” argues @navingirishankar.bsky.social. Watch the conversation with @jointcenter.bsky.social, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Dr. Nicol Turner Lee & Chanelle Hardy. tinyurl.com/23kmwpx7

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 31/08/2026

What lessons is China drawing from the Hormuz energy crisis? Join CSIS tomorrow, Sept. 1, 9–10 AM ET, for a discussion on China’s evolving energy strategy and its implications for regional and global energy security. Register here: tinyurl.com/3xx3b77n

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 28/08/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Sultan Meghji to CSIS as Senior Technical Expert (Non-resident) with the EST Department. With three decades of experience across AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and financial resilience, Sultan brings valuable expertise to CSIS. Welcome, Sultan! tinyurl.com/3dt49zj8

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 27/08/2026

Tomorrow at 10:00 AM ET! Tune in to Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social, @jointcenter.bsky.social, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Dr. Nicol Turner Lee & Chanelle Hardy on how AI and reindustrialization can create new pathways to wealth. tinyurl.com/c359kfd3

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 25/08/2026

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 24/08/2026

The Case for Building 6G with Allies “To provide a European perspective, we view 6G not merely as a technological blueprint, but as an architecture of values.” — German Ambassador to the United States, Jens Hanefeld View the full episode of Betting on America here: tinyurl.com/axdmwpyy

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 21/08/2026

Why Act Together on 6G Now? “If we wait, we'll be playing catch-up,” — Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, Arielle Roth View the full episode of Betting on America, “An International Call to Action on 6G,” here: tinyurl.com/axdmwpyy

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 21/08/2026

6G: The Connective Tissue of the AI Ecosystem “6G will usher in a whole new ecosystem incorporating supercomputers [...] data centers, large language models, and applications that were not possible before.” — Deputy Secretary of Commerce Paul Dabbar Learn more: tinyurl.com/axdmwpyy

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 12/08/2026

How can the US expand data center infrastructure while addressing community concerns and strengthening innovation, growth, and competitiveness? Sujai Shivakumar and Shruti Sharma of CSIS RAI argue AI, cloud computing, and digital services make compute a strategic resource. tinyurl.com/39wvrs9m

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 10/08/2026

AI Applications in the US Agricultural Industry Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, 15th Director of the NSF, argues that AI can be used in a context that embraces all regions of this country. Watch this episode of Betting on America, hosted by @navingirishankar.bsky.social, here: tinyurl.com/2s4xp7r6

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 07/08/2026

Dr. Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan, 15th Director of the NSF, describes what it takes to build an innovation ecosystem from the bottom up. Watch the full episode of Betting on America, hosted by @navingirishankar.bsky.social, here: tinyurl.com/2s4xp7r6

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 06/08/2026

Unlocking the Missing Millions "Talent and ideas are democratized, but opportunities are not," Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, 15th Director of the NSF, shares with @navingirishankar.bsky.social. Watch the full episode of Betting on America here: tinyurl.com/2s4xp7r6

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 05/08/2026

New Betting on America podcast episode! Former NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss how the U.S. can democratize discovery and unlock the "missing millions" of untapped STEM talent. More: tinyurl.com/94nyk7jw

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 04/08/2026

Premiering tomorrow at 10 AM ET! Tune in to Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social for "Democratizing Discovery" featuring former NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. Learn how America can unlock its "missing millions" of STEM talent. More: tinyurl.com/94nyk7jw

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 31/07/2026

Last week, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies hosted the Future of Black Communities Summit. @navingirishankar.bsky.social discussed the AI revolution, reindustrialization, and new pathways to Black wealth, alongside Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Dr. Nicol Turner Lee & Chanelle Hardy.

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 30/07/2026

Join us today at 4:00 PM ET! EST Rapid Roundup: More Tariffs and Implications CSIS's @navingirishankar.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social, and Angela Ellard discuss the administration's latest tariff actions and what they mean for the U.S. economy and partners. Watch: tinyurl.com/pzkpcvu9

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 24/07/2026

The $3 Billion Bet on Fusion Bob Mumgaard says @cfs.energy has raised about $3 billion from long-term investors who see fusion's enormous market potential. The demand is there—the challenge is advancing the technology. Watch: tinyurl.com/ykcx92ty

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 24/07/2026

How Is Fusion Regulated? Unlike fission, fusion has no meltdown risk, no link to nuclear weapons, and no long-lived radioactive waste, says Bob Mumgaard. That framework makes it easier to innovate and build new fusion facilities. Watch: tinyurl.com/ykcx92ty

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 23/07/2026

Building a Fusion Industry From Scratch "Fusion isn't about extracting a natural resource—it's about manufacturing a product," says Bob Mumgaard, Co-founder & CEO of @cfs.energy. Watch the full Betting on America episode: tinyurl.com/ykcx92ty

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 23/07/2026

Could Fusion Power Our Future? "Fusion powers the sun and the stars." On Betting on America, @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Bob Mumgaard, Co-founder & CEO of @cfs.energy, discuss why fusion may be closer than we think. Watch: tinyurl.com/ykcx92ty

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 22/07/2026

New episode today! Tune in to Betting on America at 10 AM ET. "Is the United States Winning the Fusion Race?" Featuring Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder and CEO of @cfs.energy, hosted by @navingirishankar.bsky.social tinyurl.com/rnucmftf

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 21/07/2026

Today, CSIS Renewing American Innovation Senior Adviser the Hon. Dr. Walter Copan testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee, examining how the US can better measure strategic competition with China through the @est.csis.org Tech Edge Framework. Watch and read here: tinyurl.com/cbk69swm

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 21/07/2026

Premiering tomorrow at 10 AM ET! "Is the United States Winning the Fusion Race?" Featuring Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder and CEO of @cfs.energy Tune in to Betting on America, hosted by @navingirishankar.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/rnucmftf

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 20/07/2026

Defense and Offense: Rethinking Economic Security "Economic security is not purely about defense. It's got to be about offense. It comes not from protecting what already exists [...]" —@navingirishankar.bsky.social, in keynote remarks in Seoul. Read more: tinyurl.com/mrxamh4d

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 17/07/2026

Internship Opportunity Fall 2026 Data Analyst Intern Rolling Basis: Apply Now! @est.csis.org at @csis.org is seeking a highly motivated data analyst intern to support the department’s research projects. Apply here: job-boards.greenhouse.io/centerforstr...

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 17/07/2026

Three Domestic Foundations of Ecosystem Power In keynote remarks in Seoul, @navingirishankar.bsky.social argued: "Ecosystem power begins at home.” What are three domestic foundations that matter most? Find out in Navin’s accompanying paper here: tinyurl.com/mrxamh4d

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 16/07/2026

A Quintessential US-ROK Partnership @navingirishankar.bsky.social argues: "Korea's strategy has to begin with a question that the export model never had to ask: Which partners strengthen ecosystem power, rather than simply expanding market access?” Read the accompanying paper: tinyurl.com/mrxamh4d

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 16/07/2026

Capital Power "Standards without capital are aspirational. Industrial strategy builds capabilities. Trade strategy opens markets. Technology strategy protects the frontier. But capital strategy is the glue that binds them all,” argues @navingirishankar.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/mrxamh4d

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 14/07/2026

We’re hiring a Fall 2026 Data Analyst Intern! Rolling Basis: Apply Now! Apply here: tinyurl.com/5n836uhy

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 13/07/2026

Obstacles to AI Opportunities Rep. @kamlager-dove.house.gov (D-CA) discusses the energy access challenges preventing rural and working poor communities from engaging in advanced AI conversations. Full episode of Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/h6jnc45k

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 10/07/2026

AI is Math: Can it be Export Controlled? Marc Andreessen (Co-founder, a16z) recently on Betting on America: “AI is math. In the encryption case and the AI case, you find yourself trying to control the propagation of math, which is an extremely difficult thing." Full episode: tinyurl.com/46de28zj

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 10/07/2026

AI For Public Policy? "I wonder if we have an opportunity now to really accelerate evaluation in real time of what's working and what's not working, so it improves the quality of the debate," Navin Girishankar (@CSIS) asks Marc Andreessen (@a16z) on Betting on America. tinyurl.com/46de28zj

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CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department @est.csis.org · 10/07/2026

What are the Four 'A's of AI? "Accessibility, affordability, augmentation, and advantage," according to Rep. @kamlager-dove.house.gov (D-CA)," on Betting on America with @navingirishankar.bsky.social. Watch here: tinyurl.com/h6jnc45k

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