US Innovation Leadership and Future Cyber Threats

Discussion on the US as an innovation leader in chip manufacturing, software design, and venture capital, but concerns about federal government research spending. Emphasis on the qualities needed for CIA cyber operations officers and the evolving cyber security threats ahead, including potential disinformation impacts on critical infrastructure and elections. The chapter concludes with considerations on the US-China-Taiwan dynamic in 2027 and the challenges of decision-making in East Asia.