Navin Girishankar
@navingirishankar.bsky.social
President of the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department. Lead bipartisan team on economic and technology policies and their role in national security. Host of Betting on America podcast.
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🔴 Live now: Can Small Firms and Workers Claim the AI Era?
LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social on Betting on America to discuss how AI is impacting small businesses & workers, & how private-sector data complements fed stats. Watch here:
LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social on Betting on America to discuss how AI is impacting small businesses & workers, & how private-sector data complements fed stats. Watch here:
RESCHEDULED: Can Small Firms and Workers Claim the AI Era? Featuring Chief Economist of LinkedIn Karin Kimbrough - Betting on America | CSIS Events
Navin Girishankar and LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough discuss how AI is reshaping small businesses, global talent, and the future of work using LinkedIn insights.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🔴 Live now: Can Small Firms and Workers Claim the AI Era?
LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social on Betting on America to discuss how AI is impacting small businesses & workers, & how private-sector data complements fed stats. Watch here:
LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social on Betting on America to discuss how AI is impacting small businesses & workers, & how private-sector data complements fed stats. Watch here:
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CSIS EST President @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Mark Calabria, Chief Statistician of the United States, discussed how to reinforce the credibility and capabilities of the federal statistical system.
Watch the conversation here: www.csis.org/events/feder.... "
Watch the conversation here: www.csis.org/events/feder.... "
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
CSIS EST President @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Mark Calabria, Chief Statistician of the United States, discussed how to reinforce the credibility and capabilities of the federal statistical system.
Watch the conversation here: www.csis.org/events/feder.... "
Watch the conversation here: www.csis.org/events/feder.... "
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On the latest episode of @est.csis.org's Betting on America, @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Karin Kimbrough, chief economist at LinkedIn, explore how the AI revolution is impacting small businesses and the global market for talent.
Watch their discussion here: www.csis.org/events/can-s...
Watch their discussion here: www.csis.org/events/can-s...
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On the latest episode of @est.csis.org's Betting on America, @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Karin Kimbrough, chief economist at LinkedIn, explore how the AI revolution is impacting small businesses and the global market for talent.
Watch their discussion here: www.csis.org/events/can-s...
Watch their discussion here: www.csis.org/events/can-s...
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President Trump has staked much of his economic and foreign policy agendas on his use of tariffs. In the latest from the State of Play podcast, @navingirishankar.bsky.social and @philuck.bsky.social join @willtodman.bsky.social to discuss what they aim to achieve.
Listen here:
Listen here:
Are President Trump's tariffs working? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts
Navin Girishankar and Phil Luck join Will to discuss President Trump’s foreign policy and economic agendas.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
President Trump has staked much of his economic and foreign policy agendas on his use of tariffs. In the latest from the State of Play podcast, @navingirishankar.bsky.social and @philuck.bsky.social join @willtodman.bsky.social to discuss what they aim to achieve.
Listen here:
Listen here:
America can’t afford to shoot in the dark.
That's why my colleagues and I convened leaders from government, industry, and the data community to shine a light on the role of federal statistics—a pillar of our economic security and national strength.
#stats #economicsecurity #data
That's why my colleagues and I convened leaders from government, industry, and the data community to shine a light on the role of federal statistics—a pillar of our economic security and national strength.
#stats #economicsecurity #data
Yesterday, CSIS’s Economic Security and Technology team hosted the Federal Statistics Workshop, bringing together leaders from government, business, and research to discuss strengthening and modernizing the U.S. federal statistical system.
Watch the recap here: tinyurl.com/ywv4su24
Watch the recap here: tinyurl.com/ywv4su24
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
America can’t afford to shoot in the dark.
That's why my colleagues and I convened leaders from government, industry, and the data community to shine a light on the role of federal statistics—a pillar of our economic security and national strength.
#stats #economicsecurity #data
That's why my colleagues and I convened leaders from government, industry, and the data community to shine a light on the role of federal statistics—a pillar of our economic security and national strength.
#stats #economicsecurity #data
‘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.’
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October 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
‘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).
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).
🔴Live Now: Blake Scholl, Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic, joins @navingirishankar.bsky.social on Betting on America to discuss how innovation and policy are shaping the future of U.S. commercial supersonic flight.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/yn38ajp7
Watch here: tinyurl.com/yn38ajp7
Reviving U.S. Commercial Supersonic Flight featuring Blake Scholl - Betting on America | CSIS Events
Blake Scholl, Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss U.S. innovation in advanced manufacturing, software, and policy, the race with China on superso...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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).
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).
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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
Full Betting on America episode with @navingirishankar.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/y2su8awt
September 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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
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.
Check out this fascinating paper by our Energy Security and Climate Change Program's @josephmajkut.bsky.social and Leslie Abrahams.
In a new report, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts explore AI's potential to mitigate challenges facing today's electricity grid and the inevitable new risks that arise from deploying new technologies.
Read more about AI integration with the grid: www.csis.org/analysis/ai-...
Read more about AI integration with the grid: www.csis.org/analysis/ai-...
September 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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.
Check out this fascinating paper by our Energy Security and Climate Change Program's @josephmajkut.bsky.social and Leslie Abrahams.
Fly Eagles Fly! 💚🦅🏈
September 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Fly Eagles Fly! 💚🦅🏈
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"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
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
September 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"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
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
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
#AIinfra #Skills #TradeLabor #AIActionPlan
"America’s AI Action Plan faces a hidden bottleneck: skilled trades," write @est.csis.org experts @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Karl Smith. By 2030, the U.S. may need 140,000 more electricians, HVAC techs, and welders to build AI infrastructure.
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/gen...
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/gen...
GenAI’s Human Infrastructure Challenge—Can the United States Meet Skilled Trade Labor Demand Through 2030?
America’s AI Action Plan faces a hidden bottleneck: skilled trades. By 2030, the U.S. may need 140,000 more electricians, HVAC techs, and welders to build AI infrastructure. Without urgent action to g...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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
#AIinfra #Skills #TradeLabor #AIActionPlan
“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
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
Marvin Gaye What's Going On Live 1972
YouTube video by Markos Dutra
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September 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
“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
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
A Reflection on Our Work amid Political Polarization and Violence - sharing my note to the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department
Navin Girishankar (@ngirishankar)
A Reflection on Our Work Amid Political Polarization and Violence -- sharing my note to the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk has left us all shoc...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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
#stats #econsecurity
“Without trusted numbers, America risks losing both domestic cohesion and global leadership.”
In The National Interest, @navingirishankar.bsky.social warns America’s statistical system is strained by politicization, outdated tools, and global competition.
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In The National Interest, @navingirishankar.bsky.social warns America’s statistical system is strained by politicization, outdated tools, and global competition.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3e36rt5j
America’s Statistical System Is Losing Credibility
Statistics are not a technical afterthought; they are the bedrock of America’s economic security.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I shared my thoughts on why America’s economic security runs through its statistical system.
#stats #econsecurity
#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!
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!
ICYMI: Former U.S. National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster joined @est.csis.org President @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss economic and technology competition with China, the U.S. offer to the Global South, and more.
Listen to Betting on America: www.csis.org/events/futur...
Listen to Betting on America: www.csis.org/events/futur...
September 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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!
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!
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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...
Read his remarks here: www.csis.org/analysis/sta...
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...
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August 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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...
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
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
New Betting on America episode—live now! Scott Nolan, Founder & CEO of General Matter and Partner at Founders Fund, joins EST's @navingirishankar.bsky.social to discuss why securing fuel for the nation’s nuclear fleet is a strategic imperative and more.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/yp82a3yv
Watch here: tinyurl.com/yp82a3yv
Can America Lead in Uranium Enrichment Again? Featuring Scott Nolan - Betting on America | CSIS Events
Scott Nolan, CEO of General Matter and Partner at Founders Fund, joins Betting on America to discuss restarting uranium enrichment in Kentucky, securing nuclear fuel, the importance of public–private ...
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August 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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
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!
A year ago, we launched the EST Department at CSIS to drive insights & policy impact in economic security & tech. In 1 year, we’ve built a passionate team, engaged thought leaders, and advanced new analysis. Thanks to our colleagues, partners & supporters!
August 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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
Thanks to Marco Macchiavelli for the push and thanks to Matt Borman for the tag team.
#exportcontrols #econsecurity #techrace
In the fifth issue of the Back & Forth series, CSIS’s @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Matt Borman debate Marco Macchiavelli on the role and efficacy of U.S. export controls.
Full debate here: tinyurl.com/3whnezsr
Full debate here: tinyurl.com/3whnezsr
Back & Forth 5: Do Export Controls Erode the United States’ Lead—Or Protect It?
In the fifth issue of the Back & Forth series, CSIS’s Navin Girishankar and Matt Borman debate Marco Macchiavelli on the role and efficacy of U.S. export controls.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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
Thanks to Marco Macchiavelli for the push and thanks to Matt Borman for the tag team.
#exportcontrols #econsecurity #techrace
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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...
Watch it here: www.youtube.com/shorts/S02st...
July 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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...
Watch it here: www.youtube.com/shorts/S02st...
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“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%...
Watch the full video here with host @navingirishankar.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/md4ekx48%E2%...
July 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“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%...
Watch the full video here with host @navingirishankar.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/md4ekx48%E2%...
Does Chinese investment help or hurt Africa? Good question.
The World Bank’s Indermit Gill says China's investments have helped African countries with strong institutions but hurt those with weak governance. Host @navingirishankar.bsky.social urges a “modicum level of investment" from the US into development institutions.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/md4ekx48
Watch here: tinyurl.com/md4ekx48
July 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Does Chinese investment help or hurt Africa? Good question.
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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
Watch with @navingirishankar.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/md4ekx48
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.
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July 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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
Watch with @navingirishankar.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/md4ekx48
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"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...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/exp...
July 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"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...
Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/exp...