The twenty-first century has been defined by technological change, from the explosive growth of the internet to the advent of AI. CSIS scholars lead research on how rapid technological change affects all aspects of society, from the most complex national security challenges to issues of everyday life.

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How Open-Source, Real-Time Data Can Defeat China at the Edge of Its Influence

Over the last year, CSIS hosted a high-level discussion series called “25 Gamechangers for 2025.” This piece highlights key insights from the talented cadre of thought leaders tasked with adapting U.S. strategy to a new era of strategic competition with China.

Commentary by Emily Harding — April 29, 2026

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Advancing the Texas Advanced Packaging Ecosystem

Texas is a major semiconductor technology and advanced packaging hub that sits at the intersection of economic and national security. The whole Texas innovation ecosystem is supported by a state policy infrastructure that provides enabling conditions no other state had replicated at such scale.

Event — April 30, 2026

A New Phase for the U.S. Battery Industry

U.S. battery manufacturing is at a critical inflection point just as the industry becomes increasingly central to energy priorities. This report examines key dynamics shaping the U.S. battery value chain and discusses strategies to address its most pressing needs.

Report by Ray Cai and Jane Nakano — April 27, 2026

AI and the Future of Mediation

As conflicts grow more complex and harder to resolve, AI offers new tools for mediation, but also new risks. This report explores how algorithmic systems can support negotiators without undermining trust, confidentiality, or human judgment.

Report by Yasir Atalan, Benjamin Jensen, and Ian Reynolds — April 27, 2026

Section 702: Why Do We Need It?

FISA Section 702 is up for renewal again. Congress renewed it in 2012, 2018, and 2024 with bipartisan support. Now, President Trump supports a clean reauthorization of the program. In other words, the government wants to extend it as it is, and it's the right policy.

Critical Questions by Emily Harding — April 24, 2026

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Powering the AI Economy

In this episode, Navin is joined by Ryan Goodman, CEO of Scale Microgrids, to discuss how rising electricity demand, data centers, and a strained U.S. grid are reshaping America’s energy future.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram and Ryan Goodman — April 22, 2026

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Why Open-Source Intelligence Is a Powerful Weapon Against Fentanyl

The fentanyl crisis is one of the most urgent public health and national security concerns facing the United States. Combatting it will require the know-how and access of industry partners working with the authorities and resources of the U.S. government and its allies.

Commentary by Julia Dickson, Christina Nordby, and Emily Harding — April 22, 2026

A New Generation Looks to the Moon: Perspectives on Artemis

For a generation born after the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, it represents not just a technical milestone, but a defining moment—a generation's first lived experience of the United States' renewed push into deep space.

Commentary by Clayton Swope, Chantal Li, and Jack Seay — April 17, 2026

International Collaboration Took the United States Back to the Moon

Artemis II was more than a U.S. mission—it was a global effort. The success of U.S. lunar exploration depends on sustaining international partnerships that provide essential capabilities, legitimacy, and long-term leadership in space.

Commentary by Lauryn Williams — April 17, 2026