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The Defending Democratic Institutions Project leads CSIS research on civics as a national security imperative and understanding and countering adversary attacks on America’s justice system.

Photo: Suzanne Spaulding

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Civics for Adults: A Guide for Civics Content Providers

Reinvigorating civics has become a national and economic security imperative. The urgency requires reaching not just K-12 students but also adults. This guide is for individuals looking to engage in civics conversations and activities with adults.

Report — September 15, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

Disinformation and the Midterm Election

CSIS’s Suzanne Spaulding, former Undersecretary of Homeland Security joins the podcast to discuss disinformation (foreign and domestic) surrounding the midterm election and its impacts.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Suzanne Spaulding — November 3, 2022

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Civics for Adults: A Guide for Civics Content Providers

Reinvigorating civics has become a national and economic security imperative. The urgency requires reaching not just K-12 students but also adults. This guide is for individuals looking to engage in civics conversations and activities with adults.

Report — September 15, 2022

Photo: Suzanne Spaulding

Stopping the Spread of Online Mis- and Disinformation

Join the Strategic Technologies Program for a conversation on the future of online communications and the role of social media platforms in a democratic society.

Event by Caitlin Chin , Suzanne Spaulding , Samantha Bradshaw , Renée DiResta , and Caitlin Vogus — September 7, 2022

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‘Civics at Work’ Launch Event

The "Civics at Work" initiative is a partnership with leading civics groups, national security practitioners, and business leaders looking to elevate civics as a national and economic security imperative.

Event by Suzanne Spaulding , Michael Carney , Deborah Enix-Ross , Tom Fanning , Kathleen Hall Jamieson , Teresa Hutson , and Brad Smith — May 4, 2022

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Rebuilding Public Trust in the Courts

Suzanne spoke with Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker about her roles serving in the CIA, NSA, State Bar of California, and more.

Podcast Episode by Suzanne Spaulding — April 20, 2022

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