Erin Murphy

3 weeks ago | csis.org | Erin Murphy |Matt Pearl

Over the March 22 weekend, it was reported that the China Ship Scientific Research Centre (CSSRC) and its affiliated State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles have developed a ship able to cut cable lines at depths of up to 4,000 meters (13,123 feet).

Nov 21, 2024 | csis.org | Erin Murphy |Cynthia Cook |Emily Harding |Gregory Sanders

The Department of Defense (DOD) has become concerned that critical technologies are insufficiently capitalized to support national security. A review of global private capital investment shows that investors have been allocating resources toward software-heavy capabilities, such as e-commerce and software as a service, leaving funding gaps for critical components and capabilities where investors perceive greater risk.

Nov 7, 2024 | csis.org | Erin Murphy

Developing countries across the globe are installing or upgrading their digital infrastructure. But choosing a telecommunications vendor involves weighing factors such as cost, efficiency, quality, and security. The Covid-19 pandemic drove home the importance of connectivity and secure networks, over which information on e-commerce, education, financial services, and health—as well as national security—must pass.

Apr 15, 2024 | csis.org | Erin Murphy |Gregory Poling

President Joe Biden and his counterparts, Kishida Fumio and Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., held the first-ever U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit on April 11. It was a manifestation of the importance of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, which emphasizes both military and economic security in cooperation with partners and allies. The Biden administration has emphasized that both economic and military support are necessary to ensure deep and resilient partnerships.

Mar 26, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Shiro Armstrong |Erin Murphy |Jayant Menon |Kelly A. Grieco

Australia powers Japan, literally, supplying more than one third of its energy needs. For decades, Japanese investment in energy projects and Japan’s energy purchases have helped build Australian prosperity. But that’s been in fossil fuels and the bilateral economic relationship will need a total transformation as both countries pursue transition to net zero emissions by 2050. The transition is not off to a good start.