Emerging Technology
Emerging technology is redrawing the balance of power. Advances in biotechnology, quantum computing, semiconductors, and space technology are creating new sources of economic strength and military advantage, and democracies are competing with authoritarian rivals to lead them. This hub is the gateway to analysis across the emerging technology frontier: the security implications of biotechnology, the promise and risk of quantum computing, the semiconductor supply chains that underpin everything, and the growing contest over space technology. Fellows and analysts, including specialists in the defense-technology field, assess how the United States and Europe can lead in emerging technology responsibly and protect critical capabilities. Explore analysis and commentary spanning biotechnology, quantum computing, semiconductors, and space technology.
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November 19, 2025
The New China Challenge: Gene Editing on the Farm
The US and Europe deem gene editing of crops a national security priority.
November 14, 2025
The Next Critical Mineral Battle: Potash and Phosphate
Concerns over critical minerals have focused on industrial inputs. That’s a mistake: the risks to our food supply are also significant.
November 12, 2025
A Sleeping Semiconductor Giant Awakes: India
Billions of investments are pouring into the country, creating a chip manufacturing alternative for the US and Europe.
November 5, 2025
Geoengineering Innovation: Cooling Effects?
New technologies to reshape global weather are being rolled out by different countries. Will they work — or cause conflict?
November 4, 2025
Tomahawk for Ukraine — Nice But Not Necessary
Kyiv continues to campaign for the delivery of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but its European funders should consider better alternatives.
November 3, 2025
How are Drones Changing War? The Future of the Battlefield
Drone warfare is reshaping global security by enabling low-cost, high-impact operations, for Ukraine, Russia, NATO, China, and others.
October 31, 2025
China Trade Truce: Beijing Boosts Its Leverage
China decouples from American and European suppliers, while Western allies are divided on how to respond.
October 22, 2025
A New US Tech Cocktail: Mixed for China
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House marks a pivot in US technology policy. China is watching and reacting.
October 20, 2025
Biotech Battle: US Legislators Go On the Offensive
Congress is accelerating a proactive biotech agenda. The US and Europe must work together to beat China.