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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.

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Building a Brain of the Army Through Professional Military Education

The Army’s next revolution won’t just be fought on battlefields—it’ll be trained in classrooms. In this piece, Ben Jensen highlights how professional military education can build an AI-powered ‘brain of the Army’ ready for 2040 and beyond.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — June 10, 2025

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The Cyber Safety Review Board: Reflecting on the Past & Charting the Future

Please join the CSIS Defending Democratic Institutions Project on Monday, September 9 at 9:15 AM for a conversation on The Cyber Safety Review Board: Reflecting on the Past & Charting the Future with Robert Silvers, the Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security. 

Event — September 9, 2024

Quality Education for Security and Economic Growth

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development is hosting an event to launch our report, "Investing in Quality Education for Development, Peace, and Stability," that analyzes the role that education plays as an enabler for national security and the stability of countries.

Event — April 17, 2024

Driving Impact

Driving Impact Trailer

Introducing, Driving Impact, a podcast exploring the personal and professional journeys of today’s most prominent policy trailblazers. Listen to the first episode, Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Podcast Episode by Hadeil Ali — September 6, 2023

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Navigating the Risks of Artificial Intelligence on the Digital News Landscape

AI can increase the gatekeeper power that search engines and social media platforms wield over digital news outlets. Robust data governance frameworks are necessary to support the financial sustainability of newsrooms and cultivate a more diverse and trustworthy internet.

Report by Caitlin Chin-Rothmann — August 31, 2023

Ensuring Information Integrity in Electoral Processes in the Americas

Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Rubi Bledsoe, and Gabriela Marma-Gutierrez assess the vulnerability of Latin American electorates to disinformation and misinformation and identify means for countries and civil society to curb these threats.

Commentary by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Rubi Bledsoe, and Gabriela Marma-Gutierrez — July 28, 2023

Civics at Work: Promoting Civil Discourse in the Workplace

As a part of 'National Week of Conversation', the Defending Democratic Institutions Project is hosting a 'Civics at Work' event to outline the important role that civics plays in promoting civil discourse in the workplace. 

Event — April 17, 2023