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Reimagining Industrial Policy for a Technological Cold War
A market-driven approach to developing critical technologies, coupled with the government’s halting steps toward re-engaging in industrial policy, can tip the scale back in America
September 10, 2022
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April 15, 2022
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Discusses Importance of Strategic Partnerships with Stanford Faculty and Students
A visit from the Department of Defense’s deputy secretary gave the Gordian Knot Center a prime opportunity to showcase how its faculty and students are working to build an innovati
April 12, 2022
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April 05, 2022
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March 07, 2022
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The US must harness the power of Silicon Valley to spur military innovation
We must further advance efforts that coordinate resources across Silicon Valley and other innovation ecosystems.
February 24, 2022
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In this popular Stanford class, students build tech for the military
As the Pentagon looks to Silicon Valley to help solve the U.S.’s biggest defense challenges, the Hacking for Defense class aims to mint a new wave of defense tech startups.
November 02, 2021
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Visit to GKC by Congressman Adam Smith
Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith (D-WA) meets to discuss national security innovation
October 29, 2021
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Tech, International Security, & Indonesia
Indonesian Army General Andika Perkasa visits Stanford to discuss technology trends for regional security
September 20, 2021
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An Entrepreneur’s Perspective – Investing in the Battlefield of the Future
William C. Martin interviews Raj Shah
August 16, 2021
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Venture Capital for Defense Event
Venture Capitalists gather at Stanford to discuss the Role of Liquidity in Defense Innovation
July 20, 2021
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How SecDef Austin Can Make the Most of His India Visit
The defense secretary should pave the way for more and deeper defense trade and technology cooperation.
March 18, 2021
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February 05, 2021
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Maintaining America’s Technological Edge: Build on Our Strengths
The Biden administration must build a Civil-Military Alliance ensuring our leadership in science and in industry, while maintain our core values.
January 30, 2021
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Pentagon Advisory Boards Need to Offer 10X Ideas, Not 10% Ones
DoD's 40-plus boards must be restructured to help the department think far bigger.
January 30, 2021
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'Hacking for Defense' students team with Army to improve casualty care triage
At Stanford University in California, a group of college students huddle around a table to brainstorm potential solutions to some of the Department of Defense's most complicated pr
September 08, 2017
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New Stanford class targets U.S. national security problems with Silicon Valley-style innovation
Student teams at Stanford use "lean launch pad" startup methodology to innovate at speed and find technological solutions for critical challenges facing America’s defense and intel
May 05, 2016