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The Global Digital Divide: Past, Present, and Future
On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:00 – 2:30 ET
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5G Technology and National Security: Vulnerabilities and Best Practices

November 12, 202025:47

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by Melissa K. Griffith, Public Policy Fellow with the Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation Program. Griffith discusses the continuing global digital divide and highlights cybersecurity related issues with the rolling out of 5G services around the globe.

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Melissa K. Griffith

Former Director of Emerging Technology and National Security; Senior Program Associate with the Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP)

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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The Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) serves as the bridge between technologists, policymakers, industry, and global stakeholders.  Read more

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