AI and Global Competitiveness with Ylli Bajraktari

We sat down with Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), to discuss how AI is transforming global competitiveness, national security, and the future of work.

Ylli draws on years of leadership experience across the Pentagon, the White House, and the National Security Commission on AI to explain why AI adoption is now a national imperative. He shares the founding story of SCSP, insights on policy and leadership in the age of AI, and why public-private collaboration is essential to maintaining U.S. leadership in emerging technologies.

We also cover:

🌍 How AI is reshaping global power dynamics and strategic competition

💼 What leaders need to succeed in an AI-driven world

🏛️ Why government must prioritize reskilling and AI literacy

📘 A new Coursera course tailored for public sector professionals

🔍 Lessons for private sector leaders from national security AI strategies

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Explore the free AI and National Security course on Coursera.org, designed for professionals working in government, policy, and beyond. Learn how to integrate AI into day-to-day decision-making—and stay ahead in an evolving global landscape.