Artificial Intelligence

AI has changed the world as we know it, and the race for AI dominance will determine who shapes the global order over the coming century. CSIS seeks to answer vital questions about the future of AI and its implications for warfare, U.S. national security, and the global economy.

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Making AI Work for Cyber Defenders: A Strategy for Strengthening U.S. Cybersecurity

The United States needs to swiftly harden cyber defenses to protect against attacks launched by malicious actors using advanced AI models. It must shift to constantly monitoring for vulnerabilities and attacks and then moving swiftly to remediate problems.

Report by Carol Kuntz and Lauryn Williams — July 15, 2026

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The Future of AI-Driven Cyber Defense

A discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence in cyber defense and what it means for the future of national security, critical infrastructure protection, and digital resilience.

Event — July 15, 2026

What the Iran War Is Costing Joint Gulf-U.S. Ambitions for AI

For decades, Gulf states invested trillions into the U.S. economy, tied their security to Washington, and bet that alignment was the price of protection. The Iran war raised a clear question: Was alignment the cause of the threat, rather than the cure for it?

Commentary by Joseph A. Farsakh — July 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Terrorism

AI will not transform terrorism overnight. Its more likely effect is subtler: lowering barriers for extremist propaganda, recruitment, disinformation, and planning while strengthening counterterrorism tools and surveillance risks.

Brief by Daniel Byman and V.S. Subrahmanian — July 10, 2026

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Ukraine's Dynamic Defense Sector: Combat Hubs, Air Defense, and Non-Stop Innovation

Investigative journalist Tim Mak, who has been stationed in Ukraine since 2022, joins Max and Maria for a discussion about life in Kyiv, the processes and challenges driving innovation in Ukraine’s dynamic civilian defense combat hubs, and the impact of AI and information integration on the battlefield.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Tim Mak — July 10, 2026

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