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Technology and International Affairs
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Technology and International Affairs
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About the Program

The Technology and International Affairs Program develops insights to address the governance challenges and large-scale risks of new technologies. Our experts identify actionable best practices and incentives for industry and government leaders on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, cloud security, countering influence operations, reducing the risk of biotechnologies, and ensuring global digital inclusion.

Projects

Program experts

Jon Bateman

Senior Fellow and Co-Director, Technology and International Affairs Program

Thom Crockett

Program Manager, Technology and International Affairs Program

Corey Hinderstein

Vice President for Studies

Jane Munga

Fellow, Africa Program

Arthur Nelson

Co-Director, Technology and International Affairs Program

Lakshmee Sharma

Senior Research Analyst, Technology and International Affairs

Scott Singer

Visiting Scholar, Technology and International Affairs

Alicia Wanless

Senior Fellow, Technology and International Affairs, Director, Information Environment Project

Sam Winter-Levy

Fellow, Technology and International Affairs

Alasdair Phillips-Robins

Fellow, Technology and International Affairs Program

Isabella Wright

Program Coordinator, Technology and International Affairs

Featured Work

Featured Work

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Beyond Open vs. Closed: Emerging Consensus and Key Questions for Foundation AI Model Governance

Ideological conflict between “pro-open” and “anti-open” camps is receding. Carnegie gathered leading experts from a wide range of perspectives to identify common ground and help reset AI governance debates.

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Beyond Open vs. Closed: Emerging Consensus and Key Questions for Foundation AI Model Governance

Ideological conflict between “pro-open” and “anti-open” camps is receding. Carnegie gathered leading experts from a wide range of perspectives to identify common ground and help reset AI governance debates.

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Countering Disinformation Effectively: An Evidence-Based Policy Guide

A high-level, evidence-informed guide to some of the major proposals for how democratic governments, platforms, and others can counter disinformation.

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Countering Disinformation Effectively: An Evidence-Based Policy Guide

A high-level, evidence-informed guide to some of the major proposals for how democratic governments, platforms, and others can counter disinformation.

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Cloud Reassurance: A Framework to Enhance Resilience and Trust

As increasing amounts of information and services are moved to the cloud, a few providers have come to manage the bulk of cloud services. This level of dependence and concentration offers some benefits and risks, but policy action is needed to minimize and manage the risks.

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Cloud Reassurance: A Framework to Enhance Resilience and Trust

As increasing amounts of information and services are moved to the cloud, a few providers have come to manage the bulk of cloud services. This level of dependence and concentration offers some benefits and risks, but policy action is needed to minimize and manage the risks.

Nonresident Scholars

Nonresident Scholars

Shikoh Gitau

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Dr. Shikoh is the CEO of Qhala, a leading Digital Innovation company transforming Africa. With over a decade of expertise in digital technologies, she drives digital transformation for organizations in Africa and Emerging Markets, focusing on sectors like Agriculture, Education, Health, Payments, Retail, and Renewable Energies.

She established Safaricom Alpha, Africa's first corporate innovation hub, serving as Head of Products – Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer, leading Safaricom's digital transformation. At the Africa Development Bank, she guided governments in adopting ICT for service delivery, developing the Digital Government Blueprint. Her experience at Google and Microsoft in emerging markets further bridges business, government, and technology.

Dr. Shikoh influences ICT companies, steering committees, and think tanks across Africa and technology. She advises governments on data and digital development policies and serves on the boards of WiDEF, Longhorn, Open Institute, ANU, and IPSL, amplifying her impact in technology and the digital economy.

With a PhD and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, she blends academic expertise with practical acumen. Honored with awards like the ASEB Summit award and Women in STEM Champion, she is dedicated to empowering women in tech and building a robust startup ecosystem in Africa. Dr. Shikoh’s commitment to innovation drives Qhala's success and makes her a trusted advisor in digital transformation.

Jacob N. Shapiro

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs

Jacob Shapiro is a nonresident scholar in the Carnegie Technology and International Affairs Program.

Peter Harrell

Nonresident Scholar, American Statecraft Program

Peter Harrell is a nonresident fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He served as senior director for international economics and competitiveness in the National Security Council during the Biden administration.

Yoel Roth

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Yoel Roth is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program.

Govind Shivkumar

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs

Govind Shivkumar is a nonresident scholar in the Carnegie Technology and International Affairs.

Chris Finan

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Chris Finan is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Gavin Wilde

Nonresident Fellow, Technology and International Affairs

Gavin Wilde is a nonresident fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he applies his expertise on Russia and information warfare to examine the strategic challenges posed by cyber and influence operations, propaganda, and emerging technologies.

Nick Beecroft

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Nick Beecroft is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment.

Jonathan Zittrain

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Jonathan Zittrain is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Edna Conway

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Edna Conway is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program and is CEO of EMC Advisors, providing board and advisory services to enterprises and governments globally on technology, security, risk management and supply chain resilience.

Nikita Lalwani

Nikita Lalwani

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Nikita Lalwani is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program.

Aubra Anthony

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Aubra Anthony is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at Carnegie, where she researches the human impacts of digital technology, specifically in emerging markets.

Shikoh Gitau

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Dr. Shikoh is the CEO of Qhala, a leading Digital Innovation company transforming Africa. With over a decade of expertise in digital technologies, she drives digital transformation for organizations in Africa and Emerging Markets, focusing on sectors like Agriculture, Education, Health, Payments, Retail, and Renewable Energies.

She established Safaricom Alpha, Africa's first corporate innovation hub, serving as Head of Products – Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer, leading Safaricom's digital transformation. At the Africa Development Bank, she guided governments in adopting ICT for service delivery, developing the Digital Government Blueprint. Her experience at Google and Microsoft in emerging markets further bridges business, government, and technology.

Dr. Shikoh influences ICT companies, steering committees, and think tanks across Africa and technology. She advises governments on data and digital development policies and serves on the boards of WiDEF, Longhorn, Open Institute, ANU, and IPSL, amplifying her impact in technology and the digital economy.

With a PhD and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, she blends academic expertise with practical acumen. Honored with awards like the ASEB Summit award and Women in STEM Champion, she is dedicated to empowering women in tech and building a robust startup ecosystem in Africa. Dr. Shikoh’s commitment to innovation drives Qhala's success and makes her a trusted advisor in digital transformation.

Jacob N. Shapiro

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs

Jacob Shapiro is a nonresident scholar in the Carnegie Technology and International Affairs Program.

Peter Harrell

Nonresident Scholar, American Statecraft Program

Peter Harrell is a nonresident fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He served as senior director for international economics and competitiveness in the National Security Council during the Biden administration.

Yoel Roth

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Yoel Roth is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program.

Govind Shivkumar

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs

Govind Shivkumar is a nonresident scholar in the Carnegie Technology and International Affairs.

Chris Finan

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Chris Finan is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Gavin Wilde

Nonresident Fellow, Technology and International Affairs

Gavin Wilde is a nonresident fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he applies his expertise on Russia and information warfare to examine the strategic challenges posed by cyber and influence operations, propaganda, and emerging technologies.

Nick Beecroft

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Nick Beecroft is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment.

Jonathan Zittrain

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Jonathan Zittrain is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Edna Conway

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Edna Conway is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program and is CEO of EMC Advisors, providing board and advisory services to enterprises and governments globally on technology, security, risk management and supply chain resilience.

Nikita Lalwani

Nikita Lalwani

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Nikita Lalwani is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program.

Aubra Anthony

Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program

Aubra Anthony is a nonresident scholar in the Technology and International Affairs Program at Carnegie, where she researches the human impacts of digital technology, specifically in emerging markets.