CSIS Strategic Technologies Program

This week, @lauryndsw moderated a feature panel at the CyberSat Summit 2026 conference, AI Agents, Autonomous Threats, and the Security of Space Systems, that examined offensive AI threats and how commercial, government, and international partners operate securely in space.

A vote on EPFD rules is approaching at the FCC—and could reshape how LEO constellations share spectrum. This video breaks down why modernizing spectrum policy is critical for scaling satellite connectivity and managing interference in a crowded orbit: youtube.com/watch?v=LdBq_ydw…

NEW | Amid challenges in the military cyber workforce, @Lauryndsw spoke with Col. Sean Kern, LtCol Tony Siciliano, and Col. Ben Ring on "Views from the Cyber Trenches" to discuss how the U.S. Cyber Force can be built for top cyber talent. Watch here: youtu.be/usBDJpSdDYQ

The U.S. military’s approach to cyber force generation is falling short. In this explainer for @CSIS_Tech, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery and COL (Ret.) Chris Reid argue it’s time to build a dedicated Cyber Force for the digital age: youtube.com/watch?v=f-u_P9yp…

Outdated satellite spectrum rules are limiting U.S. low-Earth orbit innovation. In a new @CSIS_Tech video, @TMTPolicyWonk and @KarinaInSpace argue it’s time for the FCC to modernize policy to preserve U.S. space leadership: youtube.com/watch?v=LdBq_ydw…

Outdated satellite spectrum rules are limiting U.S. low-Earth orbit innovation. In a new @CSIS_Tech video, @TMTPolicyWonk and @KarinaInSpace argue it’s time for the FCC to modernize policy to preserve U.S. space leadership: youtube.com/watch?v=LdBq_ydw…

@TMTPolicyWonk joins @taiwanplusnews to explain why DeepSeek is more than just another model and what it signals about the future of AI competition. Find the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=5TWJWhvC…

Can U.S. export controls keep up with China’s AI push? On @taiwanplusnews, @TMTPolicyWonk discusses DeepSeek, chip smuggling, and why the U.S. needs more than one tool to stay ahead in the AI race: youtube.com/watch?v=5TWJWhvC…

As the U.S. reassesses its cyber posture, Russia may be testing the limits. On The Times’ World in 10, @TMTPolicyWonk unpacks the risks for U.S. partners and the broader security landscape. Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=Y0ZCUuyB…

What happens if the U.S. pulls back on countering Russian cyber threats? @TMTPolicyWonk breaks down the risks, potential consequences for allies, and what Putin might try next on The World in 10 by The Times. Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=Y0ZCUuyB…