What the Digital Future Requires, Preparing the US Coast Guard, and More

December 13, 2022

Representation of globe and 5G network wireless systems

The digital future requires making 5G secure

Fifth generation (5G) technology promises to bring the high-speed, low-latency wireless infrastructure necessary for the “smart” era—but moving from promise to reality will require secure networks. Tom Wheeler and David Simpson examine 5G’s potential, its cybersecurity challenges, and the policy decisions necessary to take it to the next level.

U.S. Coast Guard patrols in the Arabian Gulf

As the National Security Strategy is released, can the Coast Guard stay ‘Always Ready’?

“The Coast Guard must remain committed to providing the exceptional service the nation expects in legacy missions such as search and rescue, law enforcement, disaster response, waterways management, and industry engagement. Yet, it is also adapting to meet new, and in some cases, yet unknown challenges in non-escalatory ways,” writes Captain Brad McNally.

Some drugs that improve price competition fall through the cracks of FDA user fees

Generic drugs are essential for bringing price competition to prescription drug markets and moderating drug spending. In a new explainer, Marta Wosińska and Richard Frank outline how the FDA assigns “therapeutic equivalence” and share reforms to improve the process.