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Lost in Definition: How Confusion over Agentic AI Risks Governance

Confusion over what “agentic AI” actually means is creating governance gaps that risk flawed procurement, unclear accountability, and dangerous mismatches between autonomy and human judgment.

Brief by Yasir Atalan, Ian Reynolds, and Benjamin Jensen — January 26, 2026

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Vice President, Defense and Security Department; Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
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Lauryn Williams

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Maritime Port Digitization and Systemic Cyber Risk

Absent proactive policymaking, the United States faces significant economic and national security threats from disruptive cyber incidents affecting the globally interconnected maritime port ecosystem.

Blog Post by Peter Dohr — February 5, 2026

Lost in Definition: How Confusion over Agentic AI Risks Governance

Confusion over what “agentic AI” actually means is creating governance gaps that risk flawed procurement, unclear accountability, and dangerous mismatches between autonomy and human judgment.

Brief by Yasir Atalan, Ian Reynolds, and Benjamin Jensen — January 26, 2026

Beyond Hacktivism: Iran's Coordinated Cyber Threat Landscape

Iran’s state sponsored hacktivist operations blur the line between state action and independent actors. Tracking this dynamic remains crucial in understanding Iran’s goals and capabilities as cyberattacks increase in the region.

Blog Post by Jiwon Lim — January 14, 2026

Civil Takedowns: The Missing Legal Framework for Cyber Disruption

The United States can fight cybercrime more effectively by scaling court-authorized, private sector takedowns of criminal infrastructure—but procedural friction, evidentiary uncertainty, and cost asymmetry keep use of this tool limited. It’s time to address barriers.

Commentary by Sezaneh Seymour — January 12, 2026

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