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CSIS Futures Lab
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Futures Lab brings empirical rigor to foresight and policy using computational social science, data science, and AI/ML.
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📣 The US isn’t on the brink of civil war — CSIS breaks down the data and shows why large-scale internal armed conflict remains highly unlikely. 👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/united-states-headed-toward-civil-war #USPolitics #CivicDialogue #Bipartisan
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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🌍 Landpower isn’t outdated—it’s evolving. CSIS’s latest piece shows how territory and infrastructure remain central to modern war across land, air, sea, space & cyber. 🌐 Read more ➤ https://www.csis.org/analysis/chapter-5-evolution-landpower
#ModernWarfare #Defense #Geopolitics
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🧠 Warfare’s new frontier: battlefield networks. In “Operational Art in the Age of Battle Networks,” the power lies in sensors, shooters, and decision-makers fused into one. 📡 Read it here 👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/chapter-4-operational-art-age-battle-networksCSIS
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🤖 “Center for Strategic and International Studies’ “Channeling Augustus” argues AI agents are rewriting info-war rules: not just what says, but who sees it & when. Timing + targeting = new frontlines. 👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/channeling-augustus-agentic-offensive-information-operations
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🚨 Center for Strategic and International Studies highlights how Ukraine-war salvos by Russia have shifted into a strategy of coercion—high-volume drone & missile waves aimed to exhaust rather than defeat.
🔗 https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-massed-strikes-strategy-coercion-salvo
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🔍 “What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like?” — A must-read from Center for Strategic and International Studies exploring possible paths forward in the Russia-Ukraine war. 🕊️ 👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-could-trump-peace-plan-ukraine-look
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🎧 New podcast episode: What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like? — a sharp audio brief from CSIS exploring possible pathways to resolve the conflict. 🕊️ Listen here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/75vwuZ9W9GOuWMhwcPuMyW?si=hgvQ0rSlQ3i04uIiZ56hKQ
#Ukraine #Peace #Geopolitics
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🔍 What does "lethality" mean in modern war? It's more than muscle—it's about adaptability, cohesion, and mastering multidomain operations. 🧠⚙️ CSIS explores how the U.S. military is evolving in the age of AI and drones. Read more
#ModernWarfare #MilitaryStrategy #Innovation
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🕊️ What could a Trump peace plan for Ukraine look like? CSIS explores scenarios from a possible front-line “freeze” to new diplomatic and economic trade-offs.🌍
Read more 👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-could-trump-peace-plan-ukraine-look
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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🌍 From peace talks to gray-zone warfare, CSIS explores how strategy and tech are reshaping modern conflict. ⚔️📡

Read the latest insights:
🔗 https://www.csis.org/programs/futures-lab/analysis

#Defense #Geopolitics #Strategy #Bipartisan
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🕊️ “What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like?” explores how a future deal may freeze the war along current lines—without full justice or formal territorial change.
🔗 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-could-trump-peace-plan-ukraine-look
#UkraineWar #PeacePlan #Geopolitics #Defense
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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📊 New CSIS brief “Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China’s Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan” reveals how China uses fishing vessels and AIS data as covert tools near Taiwan. 🚢🔍
👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/signals-swarm-data-behind-chinas-maritime-gray-zone-campaign-near-taiwan
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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📡 Marine Corps must win the fight for information, not just kinetic battles. This sharp piece explores how dedicated info-groups are key to blinding, misdirecting & striking fast. Read now 👉 https://warontherocks.com/2025/10/blinding-first-striking-fast-why-the-marine-corps-needs-information-groups/
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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What could a Trump peace plan for Ukraine look like? A frozen conflict, limits on NATO, and focus on rebuilding. Read the CSIS analysis 👇
https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-could-trump-peace-plan-ukraine-look
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🎙️ Dive into how data helps identify covert maritime operations off Taiwan. A compelling brief on China’s gray-zone tactics. Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZusFFxQRONzeTVaT02Ob6?si=m0Vnow2FQE-fIwn-vEvTsA #MaritimeSecurity #China #Taiwan
“Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China’s Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan”: Audio Brief with Jose M. Macias III
Audio Briefs · Episode
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October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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📢 New analysis out from Center for Strategic and International Studies: “What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like?” explores potential paths and obstacles for ending the war in Ukraine https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-could-trump-peace-plan-ukraine-look
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🌐 The future of military strategy is evolving, and the Marine Corps must adapt swiftly to stay ahead. https://warontherocks.com/2025/10/blinding-first-striking-fast-why-the-marine-corps-needs-information-groups/
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Blinding first. Striking fast.⚡The Marine Corps should be rethinking warfare with Information Groups, fusing intel to dominate the info domain.
🧠 Read more: https://warontherocks.com/2025/10/blinding-first-s
October 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🌏 The gray zone between peace and conflict is getting crowded.

China’s maritime maneuvers near Taiwan reveal how data and deception shape modern power plays.
Full CSIS report: https://www.csis.org/analysis/signals-swarm-data-behind-chinas-maritime-gray-zone-campaign-near-taiwan
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🌐 The evolving landscape of warfare necessitates new strategies! The Marine Corps must embrace information groups to strike swiftly and effectively. 📊 https://warontherocks.com/2025/10/blinding-first-striking-fast-why-the-marine-corps-needs-information-groups/
October 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Dive deep into the intriguing world of information operations https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-active-measures-newsletter-podcast/id1742486314?i=1000731267674__;!!KRhing!aFfy9PqgGP-D5fk_FLPMLJqjTxX9F9ZyWtVBlmaEQeJgiY1AYJY8F4sTBaVpH7JlC_f5Qjrb7GgwQw$
October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Explore the intricate dynamics of China's maritime gray zone tactics near Taiwan. Uncover the data behind these maneuvers and their implications for regional stability! 🌊📊🚢 Read more here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/signals-swarm-data-behind-chinas-maritime-gray-zone-campaign-near-taiwan
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🔍 What does lethality really mean in modern warfare? Explore CSIS’s sharp analysis on how this concept is reshaping today’s military strategy and the future of conflict. 🌍

https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-does-lethality-really-mean-modern-war
October 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🐟 It's time to scale up our awareness of China's grey zone tactics! As tensions rise, let’s not get caught in murky waters. For a deeper dive into the data, check out this insightful analysis:

https://www.csis.org/analysis/signals-swarm-data-behind-chinas-maritime-gray-zone-campaign-near-taiwan
October 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🌍✨ Dive into the evolving concept of lethality in modern warfare! Understanding this term is crucial for grasping the strategies and policies shaping today’s complex global landscape. Don’t miss out! 👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-does-lethality-really-mean-modern-war#MilitaryStrategy
October 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM