Intelligence, Surveillance, and Privacy

Former director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, Michael Leiter, joined CSIS experts Dan Byman and Emily Harding as they discuss the tactics, scale, and global ramifications of the Hamas October 7 attack.

CSIS's Seth G. Jones discusses his latest report examining how China is conducting an aggressive and unprecedented campaign below the threshold of armed conflict to expand the influence of the Chinese Communist Party and weaken the United States and its partners.

Ahead of the second Summit for Democracy, CSIS's Caitlin Chin outlines the role of domestic accountability to mitigate any harmful effects of technology on society.

TikTok is facing growing scrutiny in the United States, but a ban or divestment would not prevent foreign governments from taking advantage of the lack of broader U.S. regulations for data privacy, algorithmic fairness, and user content controls.

A Chinese balloon is flying over the United States, raising concerns about Chinese espionage. While Chinese spying necessitates a tougher response, the United States should focus on technical espionage capabilities that pose a greater risk than spy balloons.