CSIS Strategic Technologies Program

#TechNews from South Korea Samsung plans to supply its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips to OpenAI for use in its first in-house artificial intelligence processor, deepening South Korea's role in global AI chip supply chains: reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

#TechNews from China China expects to establish post-quantum cryptography standards within three years, signaling urgency in preparing for a future where quantum computing could undermine current encryption systems: thequantuminsider.com/2026/03/19/chi…

#TechNews from China OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent, has gone mainstream in China—despite CCP uncertainty due to data security and control concerns. Users from children to retirees are using the tool for everyday and business tasks: reuters.com/technology/ope…

#TechNews from South Korea South Korea's SK Group chairman warns chip wafer shortages are likely to last until 2030, underscoring structural constraints in semiconductor supply chains as demand for AI and advanced chips continues to outpace supply: reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

#TechNews from Germany Germany plans to encourage investments in data centers to at least double domestic capacity and boost AI data processing at least fourfould by 2030, prioritizing measures like dedicating land for development: reuters.com/sustainability…

TOMORROW: Join CSIS and Rep. Pat Fallon from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a conversation on operationalizing the next generation of U.S. cyber power. The event will tackle the challenges and opportunities in building a dedicated cyber military capability: csis.org/events/impleme…

#TechNews from Italy Italy's antitrust authority has launched a fact-finding inquiry into quantum computing, referencing risks linked to market concentration, technological lock-in, and the growing influence of global cloud providers: reuters.com/sustainability…

From research funding to export controls, CSIS's recent report Tech Edge: A Living Playbook for America's Technology Long Game maps the policy levers that shape strategic technology leadership—and the tradeoffs Washington must manage. Read here: csis.org/analysis/tech-…

North Korean cybercrime continues to generate revenue for the regime. Join CSIS for a discussion on how the United States and South Korea can deepen cyber cooperation to disrupt illicit activity. March 25 | 9:00-10:30 am EDT | Register here: csis.org/events/us-rok-…

#TechNews from China China's No. 2 chipmaker is preparing to produce 7-nm chips, making it the second Chinese chipmaker with such advanced technologies. The progress represents a major milestone in Beijing's efforts to boost tech self-sufficiency: reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

In the face of persistent DPRK cyber operations, a new CSIS report argues that resilience and active cyber defense must shape South Korea's cybersecurity strategy, including disrupting attacker infrastructure and illicit financial networks. Read here: csis.org/analysis/activ…

#TechNews from China Chinese firm ByteDance is working with a Southeast Asian firm to deploy about 500 Nvidia Blackwell computing systems in Malaysia, seeking to use Nvidia's computing power to drive China's aritificial intelligence efforts globally: reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

#TechNews from Taiwan Despite volatility caused by global conflict, Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn expects the booming market for artificial intelligence servers to drive growth this year: firstpost.com/business/taiwa…

Join CSIS and Rep. Pat Fallon on March 18 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a conversation on operationalizing the next generation of U.S. cyber power. The event will tackle the challenges and opportunities in building a dedicated cyber military capability: csis.org/events/impleme…

Event announcement: CSIS is hosting a conversation on strengthening U.S.-ROK cyber cooperation to counter North Korean cybercrime and bolster active cyber defense. March 25 | 9:00-10:30 am EDT | Register here: csis.org/events/us-rok-…

In a recent podcast appearance, @lauryndsw examines how cyber operations and artificial intelligence are playing a role in the conflict dynamics surrounding Iran and its neighbors. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ira…

Looking to work on cutting-edge technology policy issues? The CSIS Strategic Technologies Program is seeking two technology policy interns to support its research. If you're passionate about tech and national security, we encourage you to apply here: careers.csis.org/opportunities/…

Foreign Policy discusses the Trump Administration's embrace of offensive cyberoperations, featuring analysis by @lauryndsw stating that this represents a notable strategic shift from previous approaches and is a "new kind of development." Read here: foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/11/ira…

NEW | A CSIS report examines how South Korea can strengthen cybersecurity against North Korea through active cyber defense, combining intelligence, offensive cyber capabilities, and coordinated diplomatic action to disrupt cyber operations. Read here: csis.org/analysis/activ…

#TechNews from the UK Britain will strengthen investment screening rules for water utilities and semiconductor assets, signaling heightened scrutiny of foreign investment in sectors tied to critical infrastructure and advanced technology competition: reuters.com/sustainability…