Jose M. Macias III

Research Associate, Futures Lab, International Security Program
Jose Macias

Jose M. Macias is a research associate in the Futures Lab within the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is also a Pearson fellow and teaching assistant at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. With a keen interest in the quantitative study of war, Jose’s research delves into topics like cross-domain conflicts, societal impacts, and the integration of machine learning in international relations research, with prior significant contributions to the Correlates of War project, including notable work quantifying the effects of U.S. bilateral counterterrorism treaties in the Global South and eastern Europe. He also previously held positions as a cyber strategy intern at the U.S. Department of Defense and Army Cyber Command, working to expand the Dyadic Cyber Conflict Dataset (v 2.0), and as a fellow with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), serving under U.S. senator Angus S. King. Jose is pursuing his master of public policy (MPP) at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, with a special focus on data analytics. His academic journey as a first-generation student includes securing an AA in political science from Fullerton College and a dual BA in political science and international relations from University of California, Davis.

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Maintaining NATO Cohesion in the Gray Zone

An audio version of “Maintaining NATO Cohesion in the Gray Zone,” a new commentary by Brandon Valeriano, Mikkell Storm Jensen, and CSIS's Jose M. Macias III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Brandon Valeriano, Mikkell Storm Jensen, and Jose M. Macias III — July 12, 2024

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Maintaining NATO Cohesion in the Gray Zone

In the future, NATO will begin to confront strategic challenges that will create new risks to alliance cohesion brought on by the rise of multi-domain operations. The alliance must now consider developing strategies that include partner nations in novel operations.

Commentary by Brandon Valeriano, Mikkel Storm Jensen, and Jose M. Macias III — July 8, 2024

Using Artificial Intelligence to Rethink the Unified Command Plan

This edition of On Future War explores how the U.S. military can benefit from creative artificial intelligence tools to integrate cyber, space, and electronic warfare, better organizing the national security apparatus and ensuring readiness for modern global competition.

Report by Benjamin Jensen, Kathleen McInnis, and Jose M. Macias III — June 17, 2024

Algorithmic Stability: How AI Could Shape the Future of Deterrence

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping national security and crisis management. This report delves into the future of deterrence and the role of human judgment in an AI-focused crisis simulation.

Report by Benjamin Jensen, Yasir Atalan, and Jose M. Macias III — June 10, 2024

Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI

This analysis delves into the intersection of technology and gender, emphasizing the urgent necessity for legislative action to protect women from digital exploitation. The piece calls for comprehensive measures to address these emerging threats in the digital age.

Commentary by Jose M. Macias III, Audrey Aldisert, and Benjamin Jensen — June 3, 2024

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Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI

 An audio version of “Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III, Audrey Aldisert, and Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs

Podcast Episode by Jose M. Macias III, Audrey Aldisert, and Benjamin Jensen — June 3, 2024

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Pulling Their Weight: The Data on NATO Responsibility Sharing

Looking at the broader national security spend of NATO allies shows a more complete picture of responsibility sharing. This debate has become toxic partly because many of the measures of what allies are doing remain shielded from public view.

Report by Kathleen McInnis, Daniel Fata, Benjamin Jensen, and Jose M. Macias III — February 22, 2024