The Global Defense & Strategic Technologies program examines the evolving balance of power and the strategic challenges shaping contemporary security, from European defense architectures and missile defense to nuclear deterrence, aerospace security, and the defense of Taiwan. It integrates rigorous analysis of traditional and irregular threats with a forward-looking focus on emerging technologies—artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, space capabilities, digital currencies, critical minerals, and synthetic biology—that are redefining military power and strategic competition. Emphasizing the intersection of technology, policy, and democratic governance, the program advances practical, technology‑literate strategies while addressing the persistent gap between strategic design and execution, strengthening public sector capacity to implement complex security initiatives in an increasingly contested international environment.