List of Science and Technology articles
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A pedestrian talks on the phone while walking past a Huawei store in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2019. Why Indonesia Has Embraced Huawei
If the U.S. wants to compete with China in developing countries, our research shows it needs to offer tangible assistance in response to real needs.
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New U.S. citizens wave American flags at a naturalization ceremony, welcoming more than 7,200 immigrants from over 100 countries on March 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California The U.S. Needs a Million Talents Program to Retain Technology Leadership
Immigration is the United States’ secret sauce—including in its competition with China.
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A view of high-voltage transmission towers in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 21, 2021. Yes, We Need to Talk About Cutting Energy Demand
By focusing only on energy supply, the world is ignoring some of the cheapest and quickest ways to fight the crisis.
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A man views congestion in Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal’s Big EV Bet
Is it a genuine push toward a cleaner—and safer—nation?
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi The United States and India Need a Digital Handshake
Mistrust and disagreements over privacy have impeded a partnership that could transform the global digital economy.
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Earth as seen from outer space, surrounded by darkness and distant stars The Final Frontier
Outer Space Security & Governance
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Demonstrators wave Western Sahara flags during a protest against the Spanish government support for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, in Madrid, on March 26. Why Is Madrid Pandering to Morocco?
Spain has traded five decades of neutrality on Western Sahara while getting nothing but a spyware scandal in return.
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A woman walks past a banner in support of Ukraine at the MIPIM international real estate convention in Cannes, France on March 15. Western Companies Can Help Ukraine by Sending Work
Ukraine’s tech outsourcing sector, one of Europe’s largest, has adapted nimbly to the war.
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A silver robot with the words "CAMPAIGN TO STOP KILLER ROBOTS" on its chest is seen in front of protestors holding up a banner that read "STOP KILLER ROBOTS!" Killer Robots Are Here—and We Need to Regulate Them
Once lethal autonomous weapons systems begin to spread, they will be difficult to control.
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An illustration of disruptive tech pixels over a videogame controller. NFTs in Video Games Bring Laundered Money and Angry Players
Rushing to further monetize gaming adds to global social and environmental risk.
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A Ukrainian soldier speaks on his smartphone outside a building in Kyiv hit by a Russian missile, on Feb. 25. How Elon Musk’s Starlink Got Battle-Tested in Ukraine
Fast-expanding satellite broadband services are proving decisive during war and other emergencies.
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A journalist films screens. The U.S. and China Need Ground Rules for AI Dangers
Autonomous weapon systems pose a serious escalatory risk.
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A rocket blasts off at night. China and Russia Are Catching Up to U.S. in Space Capabilities, Pentagon Warns
The militarization of space is picking up pace.
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A man in a blue jacket walks away holding a gun on a city street. A Guy Fawkes mask is on the back of his head. Don’t Underestimate Ukraine’s Volunteer Hackers
Kyiv’s “IT army” could undermine Russia’s war narratives.
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A demonstrator poses with an installation depicting Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during a protest in London on Oct. 25, 2021. 4 Reasons Why Putin’s War Has Changed Big Tech Forever
The conflict has permanently upended how the major platforms do business.
