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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Protecting Subsea Cables: Detect to Deter, Sue to Secure

Subsea cables power global commerce. Though rare, cable attacks impose real costs. But leading technologies are democratizing maritime data and deterring would-be saboteurs. To further deter intentional cable attacks, cable owners should aggressively pursue legal remedies. 

Commentary by Joel Coito — December 12, 2025

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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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Protecting Subsea Cables: Detect to Deter, Sue to Secure

Subsea cables power global commerce. Though rare, cable attacks impose real costs. But leading technologies are democratizing maritime data and deterring would-be saboteurs. To further deter intentional cable attacks, cable owners should aggressively pursue legal remedies. 

Commentary by Joel Coito — December 12, 2025

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

What Is the Strategy in the Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations?

Intensive negotiations are ongoing this week on another Ukraine peace plan. While the Trump administration’s unorthodox, hard-hitting approach to negotiations have forced parties to the table before, it’s too early to know if this approach will work.

Critical Questions by Emily Harding — November 24, 2025

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The U.S. Coast Guard and the Future of Maritime Cybersecurity

An audio version of “⁠The U.S. Coast Guard and the Future of Maritime Cybersecurity,⁠” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Joel Coito. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Joel Coito — October 23, 2025

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The U.S. Coast Guard and the Future of Maritime Cybersecurity

With nearly $25 billion in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a deep bench of cyber executive leaders, and recently expanded cyber authorities, the Coast Guard is poised to make generational improvements in maritime cybersecurity while bolstering its own cyber workforce.

Commentary by Joel Coito — October 23, 2025

Why Congress Must Protect Cyber Sharing

While Congress grapples with a pending shutdown, a landmark cybersecurity law that transformed public-private cybersecurity information-sharing is set to expire on September 30. With new cyber threats emerging each day, expiration of the law would be a big step backward.

Commentary by Peter Hyun and Michael Casey — September 26, 2025

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Why Congress Must Protect Cyber Sharing

An audio version of “⁠Why Congress Must Protect Cyber Sharing,⁠” a new commentary by CSIS’s Michael Casey with Peter Hyun. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Peter Hyun and Michael Casey — September 26, 2025

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War and the Modern Battlefield: Insights from Ukraine and the Middle East

The United States faces one of the most dangerous international security environments in recent history. While some aspects of warfare remain perennial, the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are showing how others are rapidly evolving on the modern battlefield.

Digital Report by The CSIS Defense and Security Department — September 16, 2025

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Intelligence in a Transparent World

An audio version of “⁠Intelligence in a Transparent World⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Emily Harding — September 16, 2025

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