Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program

The Intelligence, National Security, and Technology (INT) program provides a vision for the future of intelligence, anticipates developments in technology, and explains the implications for national security

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Our team delivers critical insights on how the government, industry, and other innovators should prioritize today to position for a future marked by security uncertainty and rapid technological change. Our Director, Emily Harding, spent her government career leading teams through multiple national security crises and disruptive change. At CSIS she has established herself as a forward-looking leading thinker on intelligence issues.

INT convenes thought leaders to unravel the complex effects of technological disruptions; produces rigorous, scholarly research on the craft of intelligence; and helps policymakers understand how technology will shape global security dynamics. Our mission is to provide timely, relevant, approachable analysis and clear-eyed, actionable recommendations to shape the future of intelligence.

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Advancements in technology are moving faster than the speed of government. CSIS/ISP created this database of recommendations to help Congress, the Intelligence Community, and Department of Defense find and implement ideas for using technology to bolster our national defense.

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Capturing National Security Benefits from Offshore Wind

Turbines, platforms, and subsea cables built for energy can also extend the reach of U.S. maritime surveillance. This report examines the evolving maritime threat environment and assesses the potential for offshore wind infrastructure to bolster national security.

Report by CSIS Scholars — October 16, 2026

What Should the U.S. Government Do in Response to the FBI Hack?

The theft of sensitive FBI data by a cybercriminal group is a long-term national security threat. It also offers a clear case for an urgent, targeted, and proportionate use of U.S. offensive cyber capabilities, sending a clear message on what is off-limits for cybercriminals.

Commentary by Nikita Shah — October 2, 2026

What Iran and Ukraine Reveal About OSINT in War

The war with Iran and Russia's war on Ukraine hold a critical lesson for the United States: just how little control it may have over how foreign adversaries collect and exploit open-source intelligence against its interests.

Commentary by Justin Sherman — September 22, 2026

Imagining an Insurgency in Post-Revolutionary Iran

What if the United States invades Iran to restore regional stability? Iran’s post-regime military strategy would rely on insurgent warfare to draw the United States into a protracted conflict, impeding U.S. efforts to achieve long-term political goals.

Commentary by Andrew Faulhaber — September 10, 2026

The European Front in Commercial Data Exploitation

Commercial location data remains a major hole in European—and especially in American—security that adversaries such as Russia and China are primed to exploit.

Commentary by Justin Sherman — September 8, 2026