CSIS Economic Security and Technology (EST) Department

As transatlantic trade negotiations evolve, political tensions on both sides of the Atlantic are coming into sharper focus. In his latest commentary, CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair's William Reinsch unpacks European critiques of the U.S.-EU trade agreement and explores the growing uncertainty around whether the European Parliament will ultimately approve the deal. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSDNs3me

Electric mobility is at the heart of sustainable growth and climate resilience. In a new report from the CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, Akanksha Golchha, Abhinav Subramaniam, and Akshat Singh explore how India and Africa can collaborate to accelerate the electric mobility transition. The report outlines pathways to enhance regional cooperation, share best practices, and build sectoral partnerships that can drive EV adoption across both regions. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eq7_URAe

Mapping the Entire Upstream-Downstream Supply Chain In the latest Betting on America episode, CEO of UPS Carol Tomé explains how UPS utilizes Symphony software to serve customers at every stage of their supply chain, sharing: “Because of our end-to-end network and our global reach, we for years have had a group we call ‘Solutions’ and Solutions works with shippers to help them optimize their supply chains. So, we'll do supply chain mapping for them to help them understand where is the best place to source their materials. What's the best mode of transportation to use to move their materials? How do they think about the supply chain end to end? And there's never been a more important time to provide this service. In fact, this year we've had over 600 supply chain mapping requests from our customers come in. So, we work with them and help them optimize. [...] We also have invested in technology, [...] a tool that we call Symphony, and [...] wherever you use us, you can see visibility, and if you use us all the way from procurement to last mile delivery, you can see your entire supply chain. That's really important in today's world.” Listen to the full podcast with host Navin Girishankar here: https://lnkd.in/e_rPGCkx

How can Robotics Augment the Workforce? In the latest Betting on America episode, UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé explains how they've advanced in technology. “I've loaded package cars and I've also unloaded and loaded those 18 wheelers. Now, that was a pretty eye-opening experience for me. This work is hard. [...] We've got to figure out a way to automate this activity because it's not just for the workforce of today, the workforce of tomorrow. [...] We started several years [ago] looking at robotics and a way to unload and load tractor trailers. [...] It's an integrated network, which means inside of any tractor trailer, you could have tires as well as a [...] sweater in a box. So, it's very much of a mixed load. The robotics necessary to unload mixed loads is pretty complicated. A few years ago, though, we found some robotics that we thought [...] could be interesting and perhaps work for us. Our engineers were like, "No, no, no. This isn't going to pencil." I'm like, "Put the technology in. It will get better." And guess what? It's gotten better.” Listen to the full Betting on America episode with host Navin Girishankar here: https://lnkd.in/e_rPGCkx

"Trade Doesn't Stop, It Moves" CEO of UPS Carol Tomé offers insight into shifting trade during times of economic uncertainty: "Based on our global integrated network and a smart network, we're able to change our operations to manage where trade is moving. Because generally tariffs hinder trade. But trade doesn't stop, it moves. And I can make that real for you. In the second quarter, when the China tariff went in and the elimination of de minimis exceptions went in, we saw volume in our China-U.S. trade lane drop [...] nearly 40%. But our China rest-of-the-world trade line increased. In the second quarter alone, we made over 100 operational changes to follow where trade was moving. What meant changes not only in China to the rest of the world, but changes in Europe, changes in India, changes in the U.S. You got to be extraordinarily agile to serve your customers as things are moving.” Listen to the full Betting on America episode with host Navin Girishankar here: https://lnkd.in/e_rPGCkx

On the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance, cybersecurity takes center stage. Julia V. Brock and James Andrew Lewis from CSIS Strategic Technologies Program explore how the Mutual Defense Treaty extends to cyberspace, with Washington and Seoul deepening cooperation on cyber threat sharing, joint defense, and pioneering a framework for joint cyber attribution. Together, they aim to deter malign actors, protect critical infrastructure, and hold adversaries accountable. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_eShhe5

What is the U.S. Tech Offer to the Global South? In the latest Betting on America episode, UPS CEO Carol Tomé expands on their greater mission, “It’s not just about delivering goods, it’s about doing good too.” “We, through our foundation have humanitarian efforts, one of which is focused on health and humanity. So, in partnership with Gavi, we put together a plan and executed against that plan to deliver vaccines in Rwanda for free, using drones. And this is something we're very proud of and that we continue to leverage across the world. [...] It's leveraging the power of our technology, our proven technology, to get goods to where they're needed under an umbrella of complex healthcare logistics. So that it's part of our purpose, actually. Our purpose is moving our world forward by delivering what matters. It’s not just about delivering goods; it’s about doing good too.” Listen to the full Betting on America episode with host Navin Girishankar here: https://lnkd.in/e_rPGCkx

🔴Live Now: Innovating Global Logistics in Uncertain Times featuring Carol Tomé Betting on America welcomes Carol Tomé, Chief Executive Officer of UPS, to discuss how pandemic shocks, trade wars, and technological revolutions are reshaping the global economy. Watch now here: https://lnkd.in/e_rPGCkx

New Episode Today! Tune into Betting on America at 10 AM ET today as UPS CEO Carol Tomé joins host Navin Girishankar to talk AI, robotics, and data — and how tech is transforming both UPS and the future of the workforce. Don’t miss this conversation: https://lnkd.in/e_rPGCkx