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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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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Putin Thinks He Can Win: Why Would He Negotiate?

An audio version of “Putin Thinks He Can Win: Why Would He Negotiate?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding and Aosheng Pusztaszeri. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Emily Harding and Aosheng Pusztaszeri — December 19, 2024

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Winning the Peace Means Winning the Information War

An audio version of “Winning the Peace Means Winning the Information War,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding and Julia Dickson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Emily Harding and Julia Dickson — December 19, 2024

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The Aftermath of October 7: Regional Conflict in the Middle East

This timeline tracks the big picture ebb and flow of the conflict and highlights how Israel initially focused its efforts in Gaza before gradually shifting resources toward Lebanon by September 2024. 

Commentary by Aosheng Pusztaszeri and Emily Harding — December 19, 2024

Cyber Scamming Goes Global: Sourcing Forced Labor for Fraud Factories

People from over 100 countries have been trafficked to Southeast Asia’s fraud factories. These victims fail to conform to a single profile, so survivors often face insufficient or inappropriate law enforcement responses. 

Critical Questions by Lauren Burke Preputnik, Julia Dickson, Aly Senko, and Andrew Friedman — December 12, 2024

Winning the Peace Means Winning the Information War

Negotiations for peace in Ukraine will face a storm of zeros and ones. Critics and bots will stir anger on social media, amplifying extremes of the debate. Zelenskyy should see this as a distraction and remain focused.

Commentary by Emily Harding and Julia Dickson — December 11, 2024

Unleashing Quantum’s Potential

Quantum technologies could revolutionize solutions to national security and commercial challenges. CSIS convened experts from the U.S. and FVEY governments, industry, and think tanks to discuss four key challenges to making quantum tech a reality.

Commentary by Julia Dickson and Emily Harding — October 25, 2024

The NRO Story: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Scolese

The CSIS International Security Program hosted a conversation with Dr. Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on how the NRO is approaching acquisitions and operations in response to current threats and technological advancements.

Transcript — October 3, 2024