Praise for Navigating Technology and National Security
“It’s the only book of its kind…It should be required reading for any national security policymaker.”
— Adam S. Hickey, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP & former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice
“Essential reading for leaders making decisions in a rapidly changing environment.”
— Jessica Brandt, Senior Fellow for Technology and National Security, Council on Foreign Relations & former Director, Foreign Malign Influence Center, U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence
“An important book at an important time.”
— Defense & Aerospace Report
“Few authors are better positioned to address these topics than Sherman.”
— Survival
Navigating Technology and National Security
The Intersection of CFIUS, Team Telecom, AI Controls, and Other Regulations
US national security regulations now touch nearly every corner of the tech economy — from AI models and cloud computing to undersea cables and bulk data transfers. They impact internet connections to Hong Kong and Cuba, debates over TikTok, and military innovation everywhere from Ukraine to China. This book explains how we got here, what it means, and what needs to change. It argues, counterintuitively, that more transparency and consumer protection are critical directions for US security.
Book Features
American Bar Association (ABA)
“National Security Law Today” Podcast
A fictional country, “tech bro” trivia, and lots of history, technology, and national security law.
Brookings Institution
“Tech Tank” Podcast
An argument for why everyone should care about national security regulation of technology.
Lawfare
“Daily” Podcast
A succinct survey of foreign investment screening, export controls, bulk data security rules, and other hot topics in national security.
Defense Aerospace Report
“Daily” Podcast
A technology- and China-focused dive into the biggest threats facing national security — and what the US should do in response.
Inside the Book
Table of Contents
Introduction
Export Controls
CFIUS
Team Telecom
ICTS Program
Cloud KYC Program
Bulk Data Transfer Program
Outbound Investment Screening
Fast-Moving Threats
How the United States Can Get It Wrong—and Right
Acknowledgements