Julia Dickson

Associate Fellow, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
Julia Dickson

Julia Dickson is an associate fellow for the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Her research interests include the intersection of emerging technology and human rights as well as the evolving role of technology in conflict. Prior to joining CSIS, she was awarded a Fulbright Program grant and spent a year teaching English in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. She previously worked as a research assistant at the Woodrow Wilson Center, interned with the Conventional Defense Program at the Stimson Center, and served as a communications and outreach intern at the International Crisis Group. She holds a BA in international studies with a minor in French from Johns Hopkins University, where she studied abroad in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

An audio version of "⁠From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon — January 15, 2026

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Taking on Cyber Scams: Ideas for Congress

An audio version of “⁠Taking on Cyber Scams: Ideas for Congress⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Julia Dickson and Emma Gargiulo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

Podcast Episode by Julia Dickson and Emma Gargiulo — December 4, 2025

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Taking on Cyber Scams: Ideas for Congress

Nearly three-quarters of Americans have experienced some kind of online scam, but 68 percent of Americans believe the federal government is doing a poor job stopping them. To chart a new path, Congress must deliver real protections for U.S. citizens.

Commentary by Julia Dickson and Emma Gargiulo — December 4, 2025

A Playbook for Winning the Cyber War: Part 1: Executive Summary

The United States has been losing a cyber war it didn’t know it was fighting. To reverse this trend line and make full use of its strengths, Washington needs a new way of thinking about cyber conflict, national security tools, and the spectrum of war and peace.

Report by Emily Harding, Julia Dickson, and Aosheng Pusztaszeri — September 4, 2025

A Playbook for Winning the Cyber War: Part 2: Evaluating Russia’s Cyber Strategy

The principal goals driving Russia’s cyber strategy across the spectrum of conflict are clear: disruption, destruction, and control of information. Russia is a leader in cyber activity, and its cyber operations pose a serious threat to the United States and its allies.

Report by Julia Dickson and Emily Harding — September 4, 2025

A Playbook for Winning the Cyber War: Part 5: Evaluating U.S. Cyber Strategy

The United States is generally accepted as among the most effective offensive cyber actors on the planet. This offensive skill, however, is counterbalanced by a potentially deadly weakness: a huge attack surface and weak domestic defense.

Report by Emily Harding, Aosheng Pusztaszeri, and Julia Dickson — September 4, 2025