Civic Education
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.

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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

Early Lessons for Democracies
Commentary by Suzanne Spaulding — March 8, 2022

Civics at Work: Constitution Day Training for Federal Employees
Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding and Devi Nair — September 9, 2021

Understanding Insurrection and Sedition
Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding , Devi Nair , and Joseph Federici — January 29, 2021
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The Convergence of National Security and Homeland Security: A Conversation with Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas

CISA Strategic Plan for 2023-2025: The Future of U.S. Cyber and Infrastructure Security

DHS Cyber Priorities for the Coming Year: A Conversation with Under Secretary Rob Silvers

Stopping the Spread of Online Mis- and Disinformation

'Never Trust, Always Verify': Federal Migration to ZTA and Endpoint Security

‘Civics at Work’ Launch Event

A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Dixon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence

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Global Security Forum: Foreign Policy in an Era of Domestic Division
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Civics for Adults: A Guide for Civics Content Providers
Report — September 15, 2022

Early Lessons for Democracies
Commentary by Suzanne Spaulding — March 8, 2022

Civics at Work: Constitution Day Training for Federal Employees
Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding and Devi Nair — September 9, 2021

Understanding Insurrection and Sedition
Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding , Devi Nair , and Joseph Federici — January 29, 2021

Restore Trust in National Security Institutions
Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding and Devi Nair — January 22, 2021

Institutional Integrity: Learning the Right Lessons from the Capitol Siege
Commentary by Suzanne Spaulding and Devi Nair — January 12, 2021

Buttressing Institutional Integrity in an Election Year
Brief by Devi Nair , Suzanne Spaulding , and Melissa Dalton — October 27, 2020

Reinforcing Institutional Integrity in an Election Year: The Role of U.S. Federal Forces
Commentary by Suzanne Spaulding , Devi Nair , and Melissa Dalton — October 1, 2020

Bandwidth Is the New Water
Commentary by Devi Nair — March 31, 2020

Why the Kremlin Targets Veterans
Commentary by Suzanne Spaulding , Devi Nair , Alexandra Huber , and Jason Gresh — November 8, 2019
