Civics

Democracy is under attack, and it is imperative that Americans are aware of today’s threats in order to identify opportunities to counter democracy-undermining activities

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Civics
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Cyber and Homeland Security

A key part of this awareness is appreciating how these threats manifest, why they can be successful in certain instances, and what it will take to actively counter disruptive activities.

Civics as a National Security Imperative

As a part of the CSIS’ Defending Democratic Institutions project, this initiative looks to reinvigorate and prioritize civics and civic education as an essential part of our national security.

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The ‘Civics at Work’ Initiative

Sustaining our democratic republic requires an informed and engaged public. But this fundamental pre-requisite is threatened by the decades-long decline in civic education that has left Americans lacking the skills to fulfill their essential role in moving us towards a more perfect union.

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