Timely Commentary & Analysis

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

Analysis: China’s bid to rewrite the internet’s DNA

Clock is ticking as Beijing moves to control the technical rules governing the next generation of the internet

by Konstantinos Komaitis

China Digital Policy

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The Eight Body Problem: Exploring the Implications of Salt Typhoon 

The Cyber Statecraft community and friends offer their thoughts on the implications of the Salt Typhoon campaign based on what is known to date, what the campaign says about the last four years of cybersecurity policy, and where policymakers should focus in the months ahead.

by Cyber Statecraft Team

Critical Infrastructure Policy Cybersecurity

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

A Conversation with Věra Jourová: Lessons from EU Election Interference 

Assessing lessons learned from information interference operations during the European Parliament elections.

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Disinformation Elections
CSI_ 5X5_CISOs and senior cybersecurity executives

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

The 5×5—The evolving role of CISOs and senior cybersecurity executives

For this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, senior cybersecurity executives share their insights into the evolution of their roles.

by Nitansha Bansal

Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Standards and Requirements

Tue, Oct 1, 2024

Analysis: a brave new reality after the UN’s Global Digital Compact

Resident Senior Fellow Konstantinos Komaitis describes global internet governance negotiations as "convoluted" and "out of reach"

by Konstantinos Komaitis

Digital Policy Internet Governance

Mon, May 13, 2024

International Cyberspace & Digital Policy Strategy: AC Tech Programs Markup

On May 6, the Department of State released the United States International Cyberspace & Digital Policy Strategy. Read along with AC Tech Programs staff, fellows, and experts for commentary and analysis.

by Emma Schroeder, Graham Brookie, Raul Brens Jr., Emerson Brooking, Safa Shahwan Edwards, Trey Herr, Rose Jackson

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Strategy

Wed, May 1, 2024

The 5×5—The XZ Backdoor: Trust and Open Source Software

Open source software security experts share their insights into the XZ backdoor, and what it means for open source software security.

by Nitansha Bansal, Stewart Scott

Cybersecurity Open Source Software
#AtlanticDebrief - How will the OSA be implemented? | A Debrief from Melanie Dawes

Fri, Dec 1, 2023

#AtlanticDebrief – How will the OSA be implemented? | A Debrief from Melanie Dawes

An #AtlanticDebrief with Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes covering the Online Safety Act and regulatory guidance on illegal harms. In partnership with the Atlantic Council's Europe Center.

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Cyber Strategy Digital Policy
Kiyozumi Dera, Kyoto, Japan

Thu, Oct 5, 2023

Quiet part out loud: Rules of the internet and the 2023 Internet Governance Forum

A breakdown of the 2023 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the competing factions vying for the future rules of the internet.

by Leah (Léa) Fiddler

Digital Policy International Organizations

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

Kink in the Chain: Eight Perspectives on Software Supply Chain Risk Management

Software supply chain attacks are popular, impactful, and are used to great effect by malicious actors. To dive deeper on this topic, we asked eight experts about these threats and how policymakers can help protect against them.

by Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Cybersecurity Software Supply Chains

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

Software Supply Chain Security: The Dataset

Want to dive deeper into the Breaking Trust database? You have come to the right place.

by Will Loomis, Stewart Scott, Trey Herr, Sara Ann Brackett, Nancy Messieh, and June Lee

Cybersecurity Software Supply Chains
FILE PHOTO: France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses mayors of cities affected by the violent clashes that erupted after a teen was shot dead by police last week, during a meeting at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 4, 2023. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS//File Photo

Fri, Jul 28, 2023

The most profound social media ban that never happened

France’s recent flirtation with social media crackdowns undermines Europe’s moral high ground regarding internet governance

by Konstantinos Komaitis

Digital Policy European Union