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Why Greenland Could Spur Europe’s Digital Awakening

U.S. pressure over Greenland is pushing Europe to confront a deeper vulnerability: its dependence on U.S. tech. The result could be a profound shift in cloud, AI, and digital sovereignty across the European Union.

Commentary by Emily Benson — January 14, 2026

U.S.-EU Tech Tensions: Escalation or Diffusion?

U.S.–EU tensions over digital sovereignty are fueling global concerns about whether countries can control domestically used technologies. These disputes are not new and are unlikely to subside soon, given diverging regulatory philosophies and reliance on U.S. firms.

Critical Questions by Emily Benson — September 10, 2025

The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States?

Europe may focus on “de-risking” from the United States as escalating transatlantic trade relations bleed into the tech and digital domains. Blurring the lines between tech and statecraft could lead to a dangerous clash for both the United States and the European Union.

Commentary by Emily Benson, Max Bergmann, and Federico Steinberg — May 2, 2025

Toward a U.S. Economic Security Strategy

This report evaluates the U.S. approach to economic security, laying out recommendations for how the U.S. government, together with key allies and partners, can advance a more cohesive economic security strategy, focused on reimagining international economic engagement.

Report by Emily Benson, Catharine Mouradian, and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — July 9, 2024

"Bending" the Architecture: Reimagining the G7

The global governance system is in disarray. Time does not allow for building a new governance institution—but requires the “bending” of existing ones. This CSIS report offers recommendations on reimagining the future G7 as a critical institution of global governance.

Report by John J. Hamre, Victor Cha, Emily Benson, Max Bergmann, Erin L. Murphy, and Caitlin Welsh — June 12, 2024

Experts React: Energy and Trade Implications of Tariffs on Chinese Imports

On May 14, 2024, the White House announced increased tariffs on Chinese imports. In this commentary, CSIS scholars delve into key aspects of these new tariffs and the sectors where they apply.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, William Alan Reinsch, Scott Kennedy, Emily Benson, Gracelin Baskaran, Jane Nakano, and Quill Robinson — May 14, 2024

Evaluating Chip Overcapacity and the Transatlantic Trade Tool Kit

A topic of growing prominence in the transatlantic policymaking arena is to what extent Chinese overcapacity of legacy (“mainstream”) chips is or will become a problem and, if it is a problem, what to do about it.

Commentary by Emily Benson, Catharine Mouradian, and Pau Alvarez-Aragones — April 5, 2024