Technology and National Security: The United States at a Critical Crossroads

Authors

• James Kadtke
• John Wharton

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Description

The United States is at a turning point in how technology shapes national security. Rapid global advances in science and technology are eroding traditional U.S. advantages. Competitors are gaining ground, and innovation is no longer driven by governments alone. Maintaining leadership will require more than research funding. The authors call for a more agile and coordinated approach, one that connects government, industry, and academia. Technology policy must also account for economic, legal, and social factors that shape innovation and competitiveness. Without reform, the United States risks falling behind.

Document Type

Book

Region(s)

Global, United States

Publication Date

3-2018

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Keywords

technology and national security, science and technology policy, global innovation competition, U.S. technological advantage, research and development, public-private partnerships, defense innovation, economic competitiveness, emerging technologies, national security strategy, technology governance, industrial base, innovation ecosystem, globalization of technology

Recommended Citation

Kadtke, James and Wharton, John, "Technology and National Security: The United States at a Critical Crossroads" (2018). Defense Horizons. 6.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/defense-horizons/6