Bytes and Bullets - Pretzl Skip to content
SMP header Area
  • Our Books
  • In the news
  • Articles
    • Excerpts
    • Op-Ed
    • Roundups
  • About Us
Pretzl Header Mobile Area
  • Our Books
  • In the news
  • Articles
    • Excerpts
    • Op-Ed
    • Roundups
  • About Us
Subscribe to our Newsletter
  • Business

Home Our Books Bytes and Bullets

Bytes and Bullets

Describes for Bytes and Bullets by authors
Publication Date: September 8, 2026

Bytes and Bullets

Steve Feldstein

Present Authors date for  Bytes and Bullets by authors
Publication Date: September 8, 2026
New tech is changing the contours of geopolitical stability—America must act now, or risk losing its global standing forever.

Technology has always driven political competition. For decades, the US set the international rules on innovation, standards, and export regulations, using soft power and federal funding to both develop cutting edge tech and prevent its rivals from acquiring it. But in the digital era, major breakthroughs in everything from AI systems to autonomous drones now come from private companies, not government labs. It is already too late for superpowers to stop the outward flow of research and expertise. The fallout from this shift could dramatically reshape our world, and America is running out of time to act.

Bytes and Bullets
is an analytically rich account of how technology is upending global competition. Through engaging stories and original research, Carnegie Endowment senior fellow Steve Feldstein explains how America's primacy is being undercut at every turn by commercialization, China's growing capabilities, and new regional powers building their own spheres of influence. He offers eye-opening insights from modern conflicts and proposes concrete strategies that democracies must adopt to shape the future.
Amazon links for SMP Presentation for Amazon IndiaAmazon Barnes Noble links for SMP Presentation for Barnes NobleBarnes & Noble Presentation for BAMBooks-a-Milion Bookshop links for SMP Presentation for BookshopBookshop Apple links for SMP Presentation for AppleTarget Walmart links for SMP Presentation for WalmartWalmart
New tech is changing the contours of geopolitical stability—America must act now, or risk losing its global standing forever.

Technology has always driven political competition. For decades, the US set the international rules on innovation, standards, and export regulations, using soft power and federal funding to both develop cutting edge tech and prevent its rivals from acquiring it. But in the digital era, major breakthroughs in everything from AI systems to autonomous drones now come from private companies, not government labs. It is already too late for superpowers to stop the outward flow of research and expertise. The fallout from this shift could dramatically reshape our world, and America is running out of time to act.

Bytes and Bullets
is an analytically rich account of how technology is upending global competition. Through engaging stories and original research, Carnegie Endowment senior fellow Steve Feldstein explains how America's primacy is being undercut at every turn by commercialization, China's growing capabilities, and new regional powers building their own spheres of influence. He offers eye-opening insights from modern conflicts and proposes concrete strategies that democracies must adopt to shape the future.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

This is author Steve Feldstein for books
Pic Credited (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
Steven Feldstein is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. An international expert on technology, democracy, and national security, he previously served as a senior official at the State Department and USAID. His first book, The Rise of Digital Repression, won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. He has appeared on CNBC, CSPAN, NPR, and BBC, and his writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, and Lawfare, among others.

Related Books

By books The Hank Show related books
The Hank Show

McKenzie Funk

LEARN MORE
By books Before You Say Anything related books
Before You Say Anything

Victoria Wellman

LEARN MORE
By books See, Solve, Scale related books
See, Solve, Scale

Danny Warshay

LEARN MORE
By books The Truth About Lies related books
The Truth About Lies

Aja Raden

LEARN MORE
SMP Footer Showing Content

Our mission is simple: Help you achieve your goals—whether you’re a CEO, just starting your career, or simply searching for a little guidance in life. Presented by St. Martin’s Publishing Group, Pretzl has a carefully curated collection of cutting-edge books and articles with informative, accessible insights from thought leaders across a wide range of interests and expertise.

Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Pinterest

explore

  • Our Books
  • In the News
  • Articles
 
  • About Us
  • Privacy Notice
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Terms of Use

Subscribe to our newsletter

Enter your Email and receive the Latest Updates

Copyright © 2026 Pretzl. All Rights Reserved.