Paula Reynal

Program Manager and Research Associate, Defense and Security Department
Paula Reynal

Paula Reynal is a program manager and research associate for the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she supports the department's research agenda and coordinates events. Prior to her current role, she was a research assistant for the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development (PPD). While at PPD, her portfolio included topics ranging from combating global food insecurity to reforming Ukraine’s mental healthcare infrastructure. Prior to that, she was an intern for the CSIS International Security Program. Her research interests include the strategic implications of emerging technologies, civics education, and the interplay between international development and security. Paula holds an MA in international affairs from the George Washington University with a dual concentration in U.S. foreign policy and international security. She graduated magna cum laude from California State University in 2020, where she completed a double BA in history and political science.

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Building Civics Concepts into STEM and the Tech Sector

As technology continues to shape society, it’s essential for tech leaders to recognize their role in strengthening democracy. This report highlights the urgent need to integrate civic knowledge and responsibility into STEM education and careers. 

Report by Suzanne Spaulding and Paula Reynal — November 13, 2024

Replicating the Mobile Revolution

The mobile phone revolution demonstrates the power of innovation tailored to base of the pyramid markets. Strategies for economic development should be informed by this phenomenon and aim to enhance the probability of the next market-driven revolution coming to fruition.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Austin Hardman, and Paula Reynal — March 19, 2024

Investing in Mental Health Will Be Critical for Ukraine’s Economic Future

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has taken an immense toll on the country's struggling mental health landscape. This latest CSIS paper underscores how an evidence-based, community-centered approach to mental healthcare will be integral to Ukraine's recovery.

Report by Romina Bandura and Paula Reynal — August 21, 2023

"Never Trust, Always Verify"

Federal government efforts to verify which online users and which devices are accessing agency resources are increasingly complex. But, in light of global cyber threats, they are critical. Overcoming barriers to successful implementation for zero trust is more urgent than ever.

 

Digital Report by Emily Harding, James Andrew Lewis, Suzanne Spaulding, Rose Butchart, Jake Harrington, Devi Nair, Harshana Ghoorhoo, and Paula Reynal — September 12, 2022