STEPS
Science, Technology, Engineering and Policy Studies — the Potomac Institute's journal of ideas for decision makers.
Each issue collects original analysis from Institute scientists, fellows, and guest contributors on the technologies reshaping national security and the economy.
Leveraging Strength in Economic Statecraft
Francis A. Finelli and Timothy Welter, PhD
How the United States can align allied industrial capacity, private capital, and export controls into a coherent instrument of national power.
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Optimizing Cognitive Performance: Cutting-Edge Neuroscience for Intelligence Analysts
Bob Gourley, CTO, OODA, LLC
Artificial Intelligence
Assessing the Risks of AI: Haven't We Been Here Before?
William Regli, PhD
Defense
Missile Defense through Deterrence: How to Prevent an Attack on the Homeland
Robert Hummel, PhD
Missile Defense
Can Trump's Golden Dome Make us Safe?
Gerold Yonas, PhD
All articles
Mitigating Algorithmic Targeting in Social Media Platforms
Kayla Dunn · Information
The Detrimental US Tax Policy on Research and Development
Robert Hummel, PhD · Innovation Policy
Technology Opportunities for National Prosperity
Rosalie Loewen and Robert Hummel · Economics
The Wicked Problem that Confronts US Space Force
Potomac Institute Staff · Space
Approaching Orbital Overload
Carrie Zuckerman · Space
Government Opportunities for AI Technologies
Robert Hummel, PhD · Artificial Intelligence
AI Technology to Increase US Government Transparency
Rindha Sudhini · Artificial Intelligence
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