Navin Girishankar

‘U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday gave specific marching orders for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to take tougher stances on China's state-driven economic practices as part of his push to get the global lenders to refocus on their core missions.’

I spoke with Blake Scholl, Founder and CEO of Boom SuperSonic, about the future of U.S. commercial supersonic flight.

Our conversation was about more than just fast planes -- entrepreneurial courage, U.S. competitiveness, and the benefits of sound economic policies (and the risks of bad ones).

On supply chain visibility, CEO of UPS Carol Tomé explains “If you use us all the way from procurement to last mile delivery, you can see your entire supply chain.”

Full Betting on America episode with ‪ @navingirishankar.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/y2su8awt

We all hear about energy for AI. Don't forgot AI for energy!

Check out this fascinating paper by our Energy Security and Climate Change Program's @josephmajkut.bsky.social and Leslie Abrahams.

Fly Eagles Fly! 💚🦅🏈

"Trade Doesn't Stop, It Moves"

UPS CEO Carol Tomé: "Tariffs hinder trade, but don’t stop it—they shift it. In Q2, China–U.S. volume dropped 40%, but China–rest-of-world trade grew. We made 100+ operational changes globally to stay agile for customers."

Watch more here: tinyurl.com/4rtzaccv

But our analysis shows that more needs to be done (and now!) if the Untied States is to cement its leadership on AI and create durable middle-class jobs.

To its credit, the Administration's AI Action Plan includes measures to bridge classrooms and construction sites, from technical skilling to system-wide data and programs.

By 2030, the U.S. will an estimated 140,000 more electricians, HVAC techs, and welders.

I was pleased to join forces with @karlbykarlsmith.bsky.social to shine a light on the significant skilled trade labor needs of America's genAI infrastructure buildout.

#AIinfra #Skills #TradeLabor #AIActionPlan

YouTube video by Markos Dutra Marvin Gaye What's Going On Live 1972

“We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today.” - Marvin

Navin Girishankar (@ngirishankar) A Reflection on Our Work Amid Political Polarization and Violence -- sharing my note to the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department —- The assassination of Charlie Kirk has left us all shoc...

A Reflection on Our Work amid Political Polarization and Violence - sharing my note to the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department

I shared my thoughts on why America’s economic security runs through its statistical system.

#stats #econsecurity

Great insights and conversation with former National Security Advisor LTG (retd) H.R. McMaster on the Betting on America podcast.

We talked economic statecraft, US-China technology competition, the U.S. offer to the Global South, political polarization at home, and more.

Don’t miss this episode!

Statesmen's Forum: His Excellency Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea The CSIS Korea Chair welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for an address on U.S.-Korea relations following his White House meeting with President Donald J. Trump, marking President Lee's firs...

This evening, @korea.csis.org hosted His Excellency Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, for an address on foreign policy and U.S.-Korea relations following his White House meeting with President Donald J. Trump.

Read his remarks here: www.csis.org/analysis/sta...

America’s nuclear fuel comeback starts in Paducah, KY.

ScottNolan, Founder and CEO of General Matter, joined me to discuss why domestic uranium enrichment is not just smart economics: it's a national security imperative.

#EconomicSecurity, #Energy, #Nuclear, #NationalSecurity

It has been a phenomenal Year 1 with a phenomenal team of scholars and policy entrepreneurs -- the best in business!

Check out the latest issue of our Back and Forth series on the role and efficacy of export controls. A worthwhile debate.

Thanks to Marco Macchiavelli for the push and thanks to Matt Borman for the tag team.

#exportcontrols #econsecurity #techrace

In a new CSIS Charts Video, Chris Borges breaks down how research and development cuts could impact the American innovation ecosystem and U.S. national security.

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/shorts/S02st...

“If you have a large economy that actually keeps currency values undervalued, you’re going to have imbalances.” – Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist and SVP for Development Economics

Watch the full video here with host @navingirishankar.bsky.social ‬: tinyurl.com/md4ekx48%E2%...

Does Chinese investment help or hurt Africa? Good question.

Rebalancing and Reform featuring Indermit Gill - Betting on America | CSIS Events Indermit Gill, World Bank Chief Economist, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss global growth and challenges for developing countries.

Amidst rising populism and U.S.-China economic imbalances, The World Bank’s Chief economist and SVP of Development Economics, Indermit Gill reflects on the responsibility of multilateral financial institutions.

Watch with @navingirishankar.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/md4ekx48

"The Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan sends a strong signal that the U.S. intends for leadership in artificial intelligence to serve as a source of national strength, economic self-sufficiency, and national security," says @navingirishankar.bsky.social

Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/exp...

Don’t miss this refreshing and insightful conversation with World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill.

We delved into global growth prospects, trade imbalances, populism, international institutions, and the U.S. tech offer to the Global South.

#globalsouth #tech #worldbank #tradeimbalances

I shared my thoughts on 4 tests for modern economic security pacts with the United States:
- trade rebalancing
- techno-industrial hedging
- accelerated innovation
- geoeconomic reach

And how a U.S.-ROK deal that focuses (among other things) on full stack AI cooperation can meet those tests.

Andrew was a visionary, a masterful craftsman, and an exceptional institution-builder. Above all, he had a heart of gold.

Dear Andrew, I will deeply miss you, my brother. You helped me find my voice, and for that, I will always be grateful.

A couple of interesting perspectives on the golden opportunity of American AI.

@bradsmi.bsky.social - an honor to have you on #BettingonAmerica. So many takeaways for me — and hopefully others — on the responsibility of technology leaders, the pace of AI diffusion, the power of building trust in technologies, and the imperative of expanding global access to
#AmericanAI.

The Golden Opportunity for American AI featuring Brad Smith – Betting on America | CSIS Events Brad Smith, CSIS Trustee and Microsoft Vice Chair & President, joins Navin Girishankar’s Betting on America to discuss “The Golden Opportunity for American AI.”

“Artificial intelligence is the electricity of our age.”

@bradsmi.bsky.social from @microsoft.com joins EST president @navingirishankar.bsky.social on the latest episode of Betting on America to discuss the “golden opportunity” for American AI.

Watch live here: tinyurl.com/yrdx62ps

Trump team moves goalposts on tariffs again Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns tariffs will ‘boomerang back’ Aug. 1.

“The announcement…comes as Trump administration officials increasingly hint at difficulties in nailing down deals.”