Publications

With the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group now in the Caribbean, U.S. strategy toward Venezuela needs more than kinetic options. Maduro's deep unpopularity and repressive crackdowns create opportunities in the information space. Using agentic AI to understand local sentiment, curate Venezuela-specific sources, and deploy strategically timed content can apply pressure while limiting risk to civilians—a smarter approach than military intervention alone.

This CSIS report examines how digital connectivity both helps and harms displaced Ukrainians. While technology enables access to aid and information, it also exposes refugees to human trafficking, cybercrime, misinformation, and hate speech. The report recommends fighting these threats through digital literacy training, improved vetting procedures, reducing outdated online information ("digital litter"), and building trust in credible sources through partnerships with Ukraini

This Commentary argues that technology can address gender inequality in places targeted by the U.S. Global Fragility Act. It highlights how digital tools can promote women's economic inclusion through remote work and skills training, support climate adaptation, enable civic participation, and combat gender-based violence through reporting mechanisms and resource access. We emphasize that success requires closing digital gender gaps and integrating gender data collection into

This CSIS digital report examines migration surveillance tech through two fictional journeys: Ana (Nicaragua to US) and Mariama (Senegal to Spain). Both encounter extensive biometric collection at borders using US/EU-funded systems. Data is shared across countries without informed consent. Technologies include drones, thermal cameras, automated databases (IDENT, MIDAS), and tools from companies like Thales and Veridos. Both are ultimately detained and deported, their biometri

This CSIS report examines how developing countries can leverage innovation and technology for economic growth amid the "fourth industrial revolution." Two-thirds of developing country jobs face automation risk. Nearly half of developing nations now have science/technology/innovation strategies. The US should partner with these countries using its universities, research, and diaspora networks—creating future markets while solving global challenges through expanded innovation c