Jennifer Buss, PhD
From the CEO
Jennifer Buss, PhD
The Potomac Institute remains committed to addressing the critical science and technology policy issues that shape our nation’s future. As emerging innovations accelerate, so too must our ability to anticipate their implications and inform sound, forward-looking policy. In this issue of STEPS, the authors explore complex topics that range from cognitive performance and AI risk to strategic defense and economic statecraft. These deeply interconnected issues demand sustained strategic attention.
As challenges grow more complex, the need for informed, nonpartisan analysis becomes increasingly critical. The authors featured here call for a deliberate approach to maintaining the United States’ strategic edge by confronting risks with clarity, investing in innovation, and applying systems-level thinking across disciplines. From national security to economic resilience, history has shown that America’s greatest advancements stem from bold research, strategic foresight, and effective policymaking.
The Potomac Institute is proud to foster the kind of leadership and dialogue needed to meet this moment. By convening experts, exploring implications, and advancing ideas from concept to policy, we catalyze meaningful change.
I’m grateful to the authors for their insight and dedication, and I invite you to engage with the ideas presented here as we work together to shape a future grounded in innovation, resilience, and national purpose.
Jennifer Buss, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies