Ensuring a Democratic Digital Domain

About the Program
Technology is the epicenter of geopolitics. The race to dominate in technological innovation goes far beyond market competition – more importantly, it is normative competition between authoritarian and democratic visions. Technology is ideology. To keep their competitive edge, democracies must develop a shared strategic approach that reflects values of openness, drives innovation, and establishes a legal framework for digital governance. The transatlantic alliance should be the driver of such a 21st-century democratic digital agenda.
CEPA’s new Digital Innovation Initiative (DII) explores trends in tech policy in Europe and the United States to advocate for transatlantic unity on digital regulation. Bringing together governments, companies, and expertise, DII works to ensure that democracies maintain the competitive edge on tech innovation.
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Before Russia renewed its invasion of Ukraine, Belarus built a cutting-edge, world-class tech sector. It is now collapsing.
Before Alexander Lukashenko stole a presidential election and crushed the opposition, Belarus built a cutting-edge, world-class tech sector. It helped lead the opposition.
Europe and the US share a common goal — increasing self-sufficiency for minerals and tech products needed to fight climate change. Alignment looks set to defuse transatlantic trade tensions.
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China and Russia have courted and coopted European businesses, hiring prominent retired politicians and influential businessmen to win access to key technologies. Italy is leading the counterattack.
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Allies and partners must work together to build a democratic digital domain.
Democratic values and principles are the foundation of the transatlantic alliance.