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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 2d

Dr. Gregory Falco, Senior Fellow at
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social notes that Ukraine’s Navy has relied on “cheap, unmanned systems built to be effective and disposable,” and the maritime adaptation of fiber-optic FPVs is a logical extension of that approach.

#DroneWarfare #CounterUAS #DefenseTech #TPI

Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 2d

@forbes.com footage suggests Ukraine is launching fiber-optic FPV drones from unmanned sea vessels — making them effectively immune to jamming and turning small boats into mobile drone carriers.

You can read the article that explains more here: www.forbes.com/sites/davidk...

Ukraine’s Sea Drones Are Now Launching Unjammable Fiber-Optic Drones

Unjammable fiber-optic FPVs launched from sea drones are giving Ukraine a new way to strike Russian targets inland.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you so much to our distinguished guests for the thought-provoking conversation!

#TPI #TechPolicyInstitue #GreatPowerCompetition #DefensePolicy

Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 6d

The conversation was grounded in Professor Brenes' new book titled: The Rivalry Peril: How Great-Power Competition Threatens Peace and Weakens Democracy. We covered topics of great-power rivalry, what the U.S. must do to remain strategically competitive, and the trade-offs of defense policy.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 6d

On October 2nd, our @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Fellows met with Professor @mbrenes.bsky.social: Co-Director of the Brady-Johnson Program at Yale University @yalepress.bsky.social and Professor Michael Williams: Associate Professor at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University @syracuseup.bsky.social.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 14d

Read the full report: www.wsj.com/world/iran-s....

#Drones #TechPolicy #Shahed

Every Nation Wants to Copy Iran’s Deadly Shahed Drone

Militaries around the world are seeking low-cost, easy-to-make ways to exhaust an enemy’s air defenses.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 14d

"Cheap, long-range precision saturation strikes are one of the greatest threats to international security."

@cornellbtpi.bsky.social expert @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @wsj.com why the Shahed drone is a "game changing" threat, forcing the West to adapt.

#Drones #TechPolicy #Shahed

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 14d

Watch: video.snapstream.net/Play/6unCZK5... and let us know your thoughts below!

#Drones #TechPolicy

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 14d

Why are expensive fighter jets a poor solution for countering low-cost drones?

@cornellbtpi.bsky.social Executive Director @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social tells @cnn.com that Europe must adopt a layered defense posture to counter drone threats.

#Drones #TechPolicy

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 22d

You can view her interview with @bloomberg.com here: bloomberg.com/news/videos/.... Similar coverage can also be found at this article: usatoday.com/story/tech/2....

#TechPolicyInstitute #TikTok #DataPrivacy

US, China Reach Framework Deal to Keep TikTok Operating

Washington and Beijing have agreed on a framework that would allow TikTok to continue operating in the US. According to Sarah Kreps, director of the Tech Policy Institute at Cornell University, a plan...

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 22d

U.S. & China say they’ve agreed to a framework to keep TikTok operating in the United States and shift to U.S.-controlled ownership. Sarah Kreps, Director of the
@cornellbtpi.bsky.social cautions that ownership changes alone do not eliminate questions about who controls access & influence.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 23d

Check out this article for more comments from Dr. Kreps: www.bbc.com/news/article...

US says framework for deal on future of TikTok ownership agreed with China

The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 23d

BBC reports the U.S. says a framework for a deal on TikTok ownership with China is agreed. Sarah Kreps: Director of the Tech Policy Institute (TPI) flags persistent risks around data security and algorithm control even if ownership changes.

#TechPolicy #TikTok #TPI

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 24d

Today, a @cornellbtpi.bsky.social Non-Resident Fellow: Dr. Jean-François Bélanger of the Royal Danish Defense College gave a talk. He discussed NATO and whether Europe can build a credible, autonomous defense posture. He also wrote a 2025 Carnegie Endowment piece.

#DefensePolicy #NATO #TPI

Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · 28d

Sarah Kreps (Director of the Brooks Tech Policy Institute) told PBS NewsHour that the rapid diffusion of graphic clips across social platforms raises urgent ethical and moderation questions. You can read more about it here: apnews.com/article/char...

@cornellbtpi.bsky.social

Graphic video of Charlie Kirk’s death spreads fast, showing traditional media’s fading grip

Traditional news outlets were careful in their coverage of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to not show graphic images of the event.

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Jennifer Rooke @jenrooke.bsky.social · Mar 21

My reading list for this spring: insights offered by @tom-gregory.bsky.social, @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social, @abarder.bsky.social and @margaretomara.bsky.social promise particular relevancy these days!

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BISA War Studies @bisawarstudies.bsky.social · Jun 27

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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · Aug 21

New @ejisbisa.bsky.social article by @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social
& James Wesley Hutto! 🎉

'The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate' @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org

"To what extent can drones be the primary determinants of victory in warfare?"

Read here 👉

The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate | European Journal of International Security | Cambridge Core

The drone revolution: Towards a synthesis in the drone debate

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · May 5

On May 1, BTPI hosted Dr. Anatoly Levshin (Harvard) to discuss AI and geopolitics. He explored how states may leverage AI’s oracular foresight & virtuosic creativity to advance their interests.

publicpolicy.cornell.edu/btpi/seminar... @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · Mar 24

BTPI is excited to announce a new grant opportunity to support Cornell students and faculty conducting research at the intersection of tech, cybersecurity, & public policy!

Applications open April 1, 2025.

Check it out: publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/brooks-... @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

Brooks Tech Policy Institute ‘Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains’ 2025 Research Grant – Cornell Brooks Public Policy

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · Mar 18

Check out BTPI's newest policy report titled, 'Defending America's Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations,' by Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Paul Lushenko, Fellow Basim Ali, & Dr. Jennifer Spindle:

publicpolicy.cornell.edu/news/defendi... @jamespattonrogers.bsky.social

Defending America’s Skies: Public Support for Homeland Counter-Drone Operations – Cornell Brooks Public Policy

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · Mar 13

Trump says a deal with TikTok is coming. What could happen next?

Check out this @fox10phoenix.bsky.social article by Austin Williams ft. BTPI Founder and Director Sarah Kreps to learn more

www.fox10phoenix.com/news/tiktok-... @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

Another TikTok ban looms as Trump says a deal is coming—here’s what could happen next

With an April 5 deadline looming, TikTok could be sold, banned again, or given another extension. Here’s what’s at stake.

www.fox10phoenix.com

Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · Mar 10

Want to hear the latest on U.S. tariffs?

Check out this @ktvufox2.bsky.social video ft. BTPI Senior Fellow Gustavo Flores-Macias:

www.ktvu.com/video/1604245 @cornellbrooks.bsky.social

New U.S tariffs take effect

Cornell University Professor Gustavo Flores Macias explains the latest on U.S tariffs.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · Mar 6

Just how might GOP politics complicate semiconductor funding?

Dive into this Cornell Media article featuring BTPI Founder & Director Sarah Kreps:

news.cornell.edu/media-relati... @cornellupress.bsky.social

Cutting CHIPS funding could be ‘politically challenging’ for some GOP lawmakers | Cornell Chronicle

President Donald Trump delivered his sharpest rebuke yet of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act in his joint address to Congress, telling lawmakers to “get rid” of the law.

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Cornell Brooks School Tech Policy Institute @cornellbtpi.bsky.social · Mar 5

Curious as to what Mexico is doing to placate Trump as tarrifs loom? Check out this @latimes.com article ft. BTPI Senior Fellow Gustavo Flores-Macias:

www.latimes.com/world-nation... @cornellupress.bsky.social

What Mexico is doing to placate Trump as tariffs loom

President Trump says he'll impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Tuesday. Mexico is working hard to persuade Trump to hold off on the threat.

www.latimes.com

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