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Why China Is Now a Peer Competitor to the United States in Cyberspace

China has matured its cyber ecosystem in sophistication, scale, stealth, and strategy—now rivaling, and in some areas surpassing, the United States. Washington should use the window following Trump's Beijing visit to strengthen its response to China's cyber threat.

Commentary by Nikita Shah — May 15, 2026

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Why China Is Now a Peer Competitor to the United States in Cyberspace

China has matured its cyber ecosystem in sophistication, scale, stealth, and strategy—now rivaling, and in some areas surpassing, the United States. Washington should use the window following Trump's Beijing visit to strengthen its response to China's cyber threat.

Commentary by Nikita Shah — May 15, 2026

Building a Robust U.S.-ROK Cyber Alliance

As cyber threats from North Korea and other adversaries intensify, the United States and South Korea must move beyond declaratory cooperation toward a more proactive cyber defense strategy grounded in shared situational awareness and coordinated response.

Report by CSIS Scholars — May 7, 2026

How to Lose an Information War in 10 Days

The United States cannot win modern wars on the battlefield alone. To counter adversaries’ information operations, Washington needs faster public diplomacy, stronger information coordination, and credible messaging before disinformation spreads.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen, Nico Vacca, and Jose M. Macias III — May 5, 2026

The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

U.S. agencies warn of Iranian cyber threats to critical infrastructure. This piece examines the cyber dimension of the U.S.-Iran conflict and U.S. cybersecurity's broader vulnerabilities—as kinetic war wages overseas, the homeland remains exposed.

Critical Questions by Nikita Shah — April 27, 2026

AI and the Future of Mediation

As conflicts grow more complex and harder to resolve, AI offers new tools for mediation, but also new risks. This report explores how algorithmic systems can support negotiators without undermining trust, confidentiality, or human judgment.

Report by Yasir Atalan, Benjamin Jensen, and Ian Reynolds — April 27, 2026