How to secure smart cities through decentralized digital identities

Issue Brief Mar 8, 2023

Inside Bangladesh’s new data protection laws

By Stephen Weymouth

The 2022 Draft Data Protection Act (DPA), which establishes new restrictions related to the processing, storage, and transfer of data, appears to move Bangladesh’s digital governance in a different direction.
Bangladesh Digital Policy
How to secure smart cities through decentralized digital identities

Report Mar 3, 2023

Critical connectivity: Reducing the price of data in African markets

By Aubrey Hruby

This report analyzes the current state of the digital transformation in Africa and outlines how affordable and accessible data is imperative for further development.
Africa Digital Policy
How to secure smart cities through decentralized digital identities

New Atlanticist Jan 24, 2023

Biden’s call to modernize US tech policy would pay transatlantic dividends

By Kenneth Propp

If Congress and the White House can unite to pass regulations on data privacy and tech competition, they would set the stage for deeper EU-US coordination.
Digital Policy European Union

Content

GeoTech Cues

Jun 23, 2021

How to secure smart cities through decentralized digital identities

By George Zarkadakis

At the recent G7 meeting in Cornwall, there was a consensus among democratic nations to offer viable alternatives to autocrats and autocratic governments. One of the areas where such an alternative can be clearly demonstrated is in smart cities.

China Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 21, 2021

Burwell and Propp in the National Interest: The US and EU Need to Get Serious About Transatlantic Tech

Real progress in transatlantic digital policy will require focus and commitment to tackle hard problems. A serious commitment to the exercise—and a willingness to tackle data transfers, competition policy, and digital taxes, along with other crucial issues—could yield significant results, allowing the U.S.-EU partnership to become truly the leaders of the global digital economy.   Frances […]

Digital Policy Economy & Business

Event Recap

Jun 21, 2021

Event recap | Opportunities and challenges presented by EO 14028

By the GeoTech Center

An in-depth discussion about the opportunities and challenges presented by the Biden Administration's EO 14028 on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, jointly hosted by the GeoTech Center and Virtru.

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 16, 2021

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on stablecoins

By Josh Lipsky

Read the whole article here.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

GeoTech Cues

Jun 16, 2021

EU-US tech cooperation: Strengthening transatlantic relations in data-driven economies

By Juraj Majcin (Guest Author)

The window of opportunity for an agreement between the United States and European Union (EU) on a common tech rulebook is open once again. In December 2020, the European Commission, encouraged by the victory of ardent Atlanticist Joseph Biden in the US presidential election, issued A New EU-US Agenda for Global Change, an ambitious proposal for strengthening and broadening the transatlantic relationship in multiple key domains including technology governance.

Digital Policy European Union

GeoTech Cues

Jun 11, 2021

Senator Rob Portman on ensuring the United States continues its tradition as the world leader in innovation

By the GeoTech Center

Senator Portman's remarks on ensuring US leadership in global innovation at the launch of the Report of the Commission of Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data.

Digital Policy Technology & Innovation

GeoTech Cues

Jun 11, 2021

GeoTech recommendations for President Biden’s meetings with allies overseas

By Matthew Gavieta

US President Joseph Biden is set to embark on his first official overseas foreign affairs trip from June 10 to 16. In light of mounting geopolitical issues around technology, the GeoTech Center provides actionable recommendations for the President to reach global solutions.

Digital Policy Technology & Innovation

GeoTech Cues

Jun 10, 2021

Representative Suzan DelBene on how to shape technology that promotes our civil rights and liberties

By the GeoTech Center

Representative DelBene on technologies that promote civil rights and liberties for the launch of the Report of the Commission of Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data.

Digital Policy Technology & Innovation

GeoTech Cues

Jun 10, 2021

Senator Mark Warner on creating strategic joint partnerships to compete with China

By the GeoTech Center

Senator Mark Warner's comments on creating joint partnerships to compete with China to commemorate the launch of the Report of the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data.

Digital Policy Technology & Innovation

GeoTech Cues

Jun 10, 2021

Representative Michael T. McCaul on ensuring a future where technology is harnessed for good

By the GeoTech Center

Representative McCaul's remarks on ensuring technology is harnessed for good in the future to commemorate the launch of the Report of the Commission of the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data.

Digital Policy Technology & Innovation
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Experts

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Ethel Rudnitzki

Nonresident Journalist Fellow

Global China Hub

Brazil China

Fellow

Dean Jackson

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Policy Elections

Fellow

Chinmayi Sharma

Nonresident Fellow

Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Fellow

Grace Abuhamad

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Digital Policy Internet

Millennium fellow

George Bachiashvili

CEO, Mission Gate

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Digital Policy

Staff

Nitansha Bansal

Assistant director

Cyber Statecraft Initiative

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity
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Events

Flagship Event Tue, September 30, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

2025 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual conference convening economic and financial leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.
Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union