What is Digital Solidarity? And can the US Convince Others that Collaboration is in the World’s Interest?
Wed, 12 June, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Webinar: What is Digital Solidarity? And can the US Convince Others that Collaboration is in the World’s Interest?
Time: Wednesday June 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
In May 2024, the US Department of State released The United States International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy. The strategy “focuses on building broad digital solidarity,” an idea first articulated by Pablo Chavez, an adjunct senior fellow with the Center for a New American Security and a former tech policy executive.
The State Department defines digital solidarity as “a willingness to work together on shared goals, to stand together, to help partners build capacity, and to provide mutual support.” However, the strategy appears to conflict with US export controls on semiconductors (AI infrastructure), potential export controls on AI, as well as restrictive policies on data exports to certain nations.
Our speakers will discuss the concept of digital solidarity and provide examples of solidarity in action. We will also explore US digital policy consistency.
Speakers:
- Adam Segal, Senior Advisor, Department of State and former Ira Lipman Chair, Council on Foreign Relations. Segal is also the principal author of the strategy document.
- Pablo Chavez, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security, and former Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy for Google Cloud
Moderator:
- Susan Ariel Aaronson, Research Professor, GWU Public Interest Technology Scholar and Director, Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub