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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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

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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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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

A Russian Bot Farm Used AI to Lie to Americans. What Now?

The United States and its allies disrupted a Russian bot farm that used AI to spread propaganda. With this, Russia has officially made one dystopian prediction about AI come true: it used it to lie better, faster, and more believably.

Commentary by Emily Harding — July 16, 2024

Russia Aims at Montenegro

Montenegro has emerged as a regional leader in cybersecurity, but Russia is looking to undo that progress and pull Montenegro back into its orbit. NATO would do well to pay attention.

Commentary by Julia Dickson and Emily Harding — February 13, 2024

DIA Demonstrates Practical Innovation for Mission Success

In a recent event at CSIS, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Lieutenant General Scott Berrier discussed how he has shaped DIA's day-to-day work environment to best position DIA for success in the era of strategic competition.

Commentary by Julia Dickson and Emily Harding — January 19, 2024

Lawmakers Will Need to Own the Consequences of Letting Section 702 Lapse

Congress needs to act quickly to protect the nation from espionage and other threats. It should pass a long-term renewal of Section 702 or at least extend the program until April to allow time for detailed negotiations and legislative procedure.

Commentary by Emily Harding — December 11, 2023

How Could Israeli Intelligence Miss the Hamas Invasion Plans?

Hamas pulled off a complex, multifront assault on Israeli territory. At first blush, the situation appears to be a massive intelligence failure. How could Israeli intelligence services—among the best in the world—be caught by surprise?

Commentary by Emily Harding — October 11, 2023

China's Strategy of Political Warfare

China is conducting an aggressive and unprecedented campaign below the threshold of armed conflict to expand the influence of the Chinese Communist Party and weaken the United States and its partners.

Report by Seth G. Jones, Emily Harding, Catrina Doxsee, Jake Harrington, and Riley McCabe — August 2, 2023