Navin Girishankar, director of the Economic Security and Technology Department at CSIS, brings a wealth of experience from the Department of Commerce, Bridgewater Associates, and the World Bank. He discusses the intersection of economic and national security, emphasizing the role of technology in tackling 21st-century threats. Girishankar highlights the need for bipartisan collaboration to manage economic security risks and underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in U.S. tech initiatives. His insights reflect the critical nature of interdisciplinary approaches in fostering innovation and security.

Livia Shmavonian, Director of OMB’s Made in America Office, Heather Boushey, Chief Economist of the Investing in America Cabinet, and Navin Girishankar, President of CSIS’s Economic Security and Technology Department, delve into the vital Made in America Initiative. They discuss strategies for rebuilding the economy and boosting domestic production, emphasizing infrastructure, job growth, and federal investments. The trio highlights the synergy between workforce development and manufacturing, while stressing the importance of fair competition and global partnerships in fostering economic resilience.