Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program

The Intelligence, National Security, and Technology (INT) program provides a vision for the future of intelligence, anticipates developments in technology, and explains the implications for national security

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Our team delivers critical insights on how the government, industry, and other innovators should prioritize today to position for a future marked by security uncertainty and rapid technological change. Our Director, Emily Harding, spent her government career leading teams through multiple national security crises and disruptive change. At CSIS she has established herself as a forward-looking leading thinker on intelligence issues.

INT convenes thought leaders to unravel the complex effects of technological disruptions; produces rigorous, scholarly research on the craft of intelligence; and helps policymakers understand how technology will shape global security dynamics. Our mission is to provide timely, relevant, approachable analysis and clear-eyed, actionable recommendations to shape the future of intelligence.

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What Are the Hidden Costs of the War with Iran? | State of Play

The war with Iran has had significant consequences for food security, economic security, and humanitarian crises in the Middle East and beyond. CSIS’s Emily Harding, Caitlin Welsh, Mona Yacoubian, and Will Todman explore these hidden costs of the war with Iran.

Transcript — March 24, 2026

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Advancements in technology are moving faster than the speed of government. CSIS/ISP created this database of recommendations to help Congress, the Intelligence Community, and Department of Defense find and implement ideas for using technology to bolster our national defense.

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What Are the Hidden Costs of the War with Iran? | State of Play

The war with Iran has had significant consequences for food security, economic security, and humanitarian crises in the Middle East and beyond. CSIS’s Emily Harding, Caitlin Welsh, Mona Yacoubian, and Will Todman explore these hidden costs of the war with Iran.

Transcript — March 24, 2026

Data Is Now the Front Line of Warfare

From Ukraine to the Gulf, private U.S. companies like Microsoft and AWS are now on the front lines of war. As Iran targets data centers, the Trump administration must decide how to protect them.

Commentary by Emily Harding — March 19, 2026

What Can the United States and Israel Accomplish in Iran?

Secretary Hegseth called Operation Epic Fury “straightforward.” But while the United States strikes the Iranian navy, nuclear program, and missiles, Israel and Trump eye regime change. This piece deconstructs that daylight and the true cost of each goal.

Commentary by Emily Harding — March 11, 2026

What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean?

The new U.S. cyber strategy marks a shift to a more proactive cyber policy. It is a commendable declaration of goals but lacks a conversation about matching resources to these goals. This analysis explores the strategy’s strengths, gaps, and the path forward.

Critical Questions by Emily Harding — March 9, 2026

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From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

An audio version of "⁠From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon — January 15, 2026

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