Defending Democratic Institutions
Countering Adversary Attacks on Fundamental Institutions of Democracy
The Defending Democratic Institutions (DDI) project was established to better understand, and develop recommendations to counter foreign efforts to disrupt democracy and exacerbate public distrust of democratic institutions via cyber and information operations. A key focus of this initiative is on information operations undermining Americans’ trust in the justice system, to include judges, prosecutors, and the rule of law. In addition, this initiative focuses on building national resilience through the reinvigoration of civics education, at all ages, as a national security imperative.
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
Latest Analysis
Building Civics Concepts into STEM and the Tech Sector
Report by Suzanne Spaulding and Paula Reynal — November 13, 2024
“Building Civics Concepts into STEM and the Tech Sector”: Audio Brief with Suzanne Spaulding
Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — November 13, 2024
Crossing the Deepfake Rubicon
Brief by Di Cooke, Abigail Edwards, Alexis Day, Devi Nair, Sophia Barkoff, and Katie Kelly — November 1, 2024
The State of Election Security in 2024
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Kathleen McInnis, and Suzanne Spaulding — October 21, 2024
Featured Event
CSIS Civics at Work Summit: The Role of Business in Sustaining Democracy
Recent Events
'Never Trust, Always Verify': Federal Migration to ZTA and Endpoint Security
Civics as a National Security Imperative: A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil M. Gorsuch
Lessons Learned from a Cyberattack: SolarWinds Conversation (Part 2 of 2)
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Lessons Learned from a Cyberattack: SolarWinds Conversation (Part 2 of 2)
Event — February 26, 2021
Lessons Learned from a Cyberattack: A Conversation with SolarWinds (Part 1 of 2)
Event — February 22, 2021
Understanding Insurrection and Sedition
Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding, Devi Nair, and Joseph Federici — January 29, 2021
Restore Trust in National Security Institutions
Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding and Devi Nair — January 22, 2021
Online Event: Civics as a National Security Imperative: The Role of Technology
Event — January 19, 2021
Institutional Integrity: Learning the Right Lessons from the Capitol Siege
Commentary by Suzanne Spaulding and Devi Nair — January 12, 2021
Online Event: Civics as a National Security Imperative: A Conversation with Senior Military Officers
Event — December 14, 2020
Buttressing Institutional Integrity in an Election Year
Brief by Devi Nair, Suzanne Spaulding, and Melissa Dalton — October 27, 2020
Reinforcing Institutional Integrity in an Election Year: The Role of U.S. Federal Forces
Commentary by Suzanne Spaulding, Devi Nair, and Melissa Dalton — October 1, 2020
Online Event: Domestic Terrorism and the U.S. Presidential Election
Event — September 30, 2020