Strategic Technologies Program

The Strategic Technologies Program (STP) conducts research on the social, economic, and security challenges created by emerging technologies to inform effective policy solutions and best practices

The STP’s research agenda includes cybersecurity, emerging technologies and innovation, frameworks for digital governance, 5G networks and telecommunications, surveillance and privacy, and the role of technology in power and conflict.

The STP brings together technologists, policymakers, civil society, and business leaders from around the world. In a time when disruptive technologies are reshaping the global economy and society, the program provides pragmatic and data-driven analysis and policy recommendations to face these challenges.

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Outdated Rules, New Space Race: Modernizing LEO Spectrum Policy

LEO satellites are redefining global communications and security, but U.S. innovation is being slowed by decades-old spectrum rules. CSIS’s Matt Pearl and Karina Perez of CCIA explain why updating these regulations is critical to expanding connectivity and keeping U.S. space leadership on top.

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Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation

The CSIS Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation will convene leading experts to examine how the United States can best build a dedicated cyber service.

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An “America First” Tech Stack Cannot Be America Alone

The administration has not yet revealed the details of the American AI Exports Program and how it will work.  To successfully compete with China, it should include the entire tech stack, facilitate cooperation with trusted partners, and be backed by real resources.

Commentary by Stephan Lang — January 15, 2026

Beyond Hacktivism: Iran's Coordinated Cyber Threat Landscape

Iran’s state sponsored hacktivist operations blur the line between state action and independent actors. Tracking this dynamic remains crucial in understanding Iran’s goals and capabilities as cyberattacks increase in the region.

Blog Post by Jiwon Lim — January 14, 2026

Civil Takedowns: The Missing Legal Framework for Cyber Disruption

The United States can fight cybercrime more effectively by scaling court-authorized, private sector takedowns of criminal infrastructure—but procedural friction, evidentiary uncertainty, and cost asymmetry keep use of this tool limited. It’s time to address barriers.

Commentary by Sezaneh Seymour — January 12, 2026

Protecting Subsea Cables: Detect to Deter, Sue to Secure

Subsea cables power global commerce. Though rare, cable attacks impose real costs. But leading technologies are democratizing maritime data and deterring would-be saboteurs. To further deter intentional cable attacks, cable owners should aggressively pursue legal remedies. 

Commentary by Joel Coito — December 12, 2025