Every Tuesday & Thursday at 12 PM EST, the President’s Tech Brief brings the energy of the SCSP office directly to you. Inspired by the traditional President’s Daily Brief (PDB), we provide timely, credible, and non-partisan analysis of the emerging technologies shaping national security, global markets, and the future of American competitiveness.
While the DC policy ecosystem often moves in silos, the world of AI and techno-economic competition moves in real-time. We bridge that gap. Hosts Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser sit down with senior directors, subject matter experts, and industry leaders for a conversational look at the week’s most critical developments.
Why tune in?
-- Context over Headlines: We don't just tell you what happened; we explain why it matters for global power.
-- Inside the Room: Experience the raw, thoughtful discussions typically reserved for DC’s inner circles.
-- Expert Analysis: Lean on SCSP’s deep research into AI, industrial competition, and the modern workforce.
From the halls of the Munich Security Conference to the latest breakthroughs in Silicon Valley, join us as we connect the dots between policy, chips, and the shifting landscape of global stability.
The Middle East has changed overnight. In this special episode, hosts Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser are joined by SCSP experts Chip Usher and Ylber Bajraktari, as well as special guests Joel Rayburn and Eyal Hulata, to break down the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the power vacuum following Khamenei's death, and Iranian drone retaliation across the region.
3 Mar 2026
The Anthropic Ultimatum, DeepSeek's Blackwell Heist, and the State of the Union
The tech war is escalating faster than ever. This week, we are breaking down a massive shift in global geopolitics, the escalating AI arms race, and the impact on the U.S. economy.
From the Pentagon dropping a "nuclear" ultimatum on Anthropic, to DeepSeek getting caught smuggling restricted Nvidia Blackwell chips into Inner Mongolia, we cover everything you need to know. Plus, we kick things off with a deep dive into Iran's latest geopolitical chess moves.
3 Mar 2026
Agentic AI, Munich Recap, and Anthropic and DoW
The "Agentic Era" isn't coming—it’s already here. From OpenAI’s high-profile hiring of the OpenClaw creator to a viral AI assistant causing a nationwide shortage of Mac Minis, the shift from "chatting with AI" to "AI doing the work" has officially arrived.
In this episode of the President's Tech Brief, we break down the silos between DC policy and Silicon Valley innovation. We recap the mood at the Munich Security Conference, analyze the flurry of new Chinese AI models from ByteDance, and discuss the escalating standoff between Anthropic and the Department of War over lethal autonomous weapons.
3 Mar 2026
Munich Security Conference, Taiwan Tensions, and the Genesis AI Mission
In this episode of The President’s Tech Brief, we go live from Germany and dive deep into the tech-driven shifts shaping global stability. Joining us this week are Ylli Bajraktari, Martijn Rasser, Joe Wang, David Lin, Ryan Carpenter, and Nyah Stewart.
3 Mar 2026
Trump, Tariffs, and the $12B 'Vault' Strategy
The "PDB" for the Tech World. Hosts Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser bridge the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and D.C. policy in real time.
TODAY’S BRIEFING:
Trump’s Call with Xi: Analyzing the latest Truth Social update and its impact on tariffs and chip sales.
Project Vault: How the U.S. is moving to break China’s critical mineral chokehold with a $12B stockpile.
Moltbook & Security: The viral "AI-only" social network and the massive security risks of AI agents.
China’s Energy Shift: Breaking down the milestone of China’s solar capacity surpassing coal.
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27 Feb 2026
Welcome to The President’s Tech Brief
Washington has a gap. We’re filling it. Introducing The President’s Tech Brief, a new live show from the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). Hosted by SCSP CEO Ylli Bajraktari and VP Martijn Rasser , we’re taking the internal conversations happening inside our office and bringing them directly to you. From the Situation Room to the CIA, they know how intelligence shapes decision-making. Now, they're breaking down the techno-economic competition for you.
Every Friday at 11 AM EST, the President’s Tech Brief brings the energy of the SCSP office directly to you. Inspired by the traditional President’s Daily Brief (PDB), we provide timely, credible, and non-partisan analysis of the emerging technologies shaping national security, global markets, and the future of American competitiveness.
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