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Winning the 5G Race While Building the United States’ Golden Dome

In this commentary, CSIS's Matt Pearl examines the myths surrounding spectrum allocation and advocates for mutually beneficial military and commercial technology innovation.

Commentary by Matt Pearl and Clete Johnson — March 11, 2025

Concrete National Security Benefits of Spectrum Allocation for Commercial 5G

Part one of this paper series from CSIS affiliate Clete Johnson lays out how U.S. spectrum leadership is essential to securing supply chains and greater national security interests.

Report by Clete Johnson — October 7, 2024

Spectrum and National Security

Spectrum policy is the lifeblood of the wireless ecosystem, but it is also key to the networks and applications on which our societies operate.

Congressional Testimony by Clete Johnson — March 21, 2024

Safeguarding Americans’ Communications: Strengthening Cybersecurity in a Digital Era

With so many connected devices, communication networks are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks such as ransomware, phishing, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, leading to significant breaches.

Congressional Testimony by Clete Johnson — January 11, 2024

Modernizing Spectrum Allocation to Ensure U.S. Security in the Twenty-First Century

The federal government has previously worked with industry experts to successfully reallocate spectrum for commercial 5G use. James Lewis and Clete Johnson discuss why it should urgently do so again.

Report by James Andrew Lewis and Clete Johnson — September 26, 2023

The National Security Benefits of Reallocating Federal Spectrum for 5G

The United States needs to move urgently to allocate more mid-band spectrum for licensed commercial 5G use, argues CSIS senior fellow Clete Johnson. His latest paper outlines the strategic national security imperative for spectrum reallocation.

Report by Clete Johnson — July 14, 2023

Defending America’s Wireless Leadership

Senior Fellow with the Strategic Technologies Program, Clete Johnson testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about Congressional action on spectrum policy, which is crucial to maintaining U.S. economic and national security.

Congressional Testimony by Clete Johnson — March 10, 2023

The Strategic Imperative of U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Networks

Next-generation wireless broadband is a crucial component of connectivity and strategic security. The United States must maintain its innovation-oriented regulatory governance framework to promote national security and advance free-market democracy.

Report by Clete Johnson — January 20, 2023

Stuck on the Runway: The Damage to Core U.S. Strategic Interests from an Unwarranted Delay to 5G

Last year’s $80 billion FCC auction gave AT&T, Verizon, and others the right to use C-band spectrum for 5G, but the FAA is trying to stop this move to 5G. This commentary explores the history of spectrum allocation and how the administration should regulate its use.

Commentary by Clete Johnson and James Andrew Lewis — January 4, 2022

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Global Oil Markets Outlook: Key Takeaways from EIA’s January 2026 STEO

Examining Major Elements Driving Investment Uncertainty in the 2026 USMCA Review

Book Launch | China's Weaponization of Trade: Resistance Through Collective Resilience

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