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These articles, book reviews, and brief, written by CSINT faculty, students, and alumni, provides insightful discourse on technology and the ongoing role of innovation in our current political landscape.

Discover the range of our work through the writing of our research center's faculty and students. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest articles and book reviews!

Please note: The views expressed here are strictly those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Center or any other person or entity at American University.

CSINT must reads for tech & security Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space Irregular Warfare and Strategic Competition in Space By John Klein

Technology ·

Book Review Fight for the Final Frontier: Irregular Warfare in Space

A seasoned scholar, strategist, and expert in space policy and strategy, Dr. John J. Klein is well-versed in applying strategic theory to the space domain.
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International ·

Book Review - Cyber Threats & Nuclear Weapons


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International ·

Markets Matter - A Glance into the Spyware Industry

A case study in the modern spyware marketplace and the impact of recent policy actions including from the United States (in partnership with the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative).
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Small Satellites and International Security


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New Technology and Nuclear Risk


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AI Without Borders


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The Data Revolution: OSINT's Role in the Digital Age


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Technology ·

The Evolution of Cyber Attribution

This article dives into the complex nature of cyber attribution – the task of determining responsibility for cyberspace operations.
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Government & Politics ·

2019-2022 State-Level Artificial Intelligence Legislation Tracker

The 2019-2022 State-Level Artificial Intelligence Legislation Tracker provides greater insight into the breadth and depth of AI legislation trends.
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Government & Politics ·

Book Review - We Are Bellingcat: The Online Sleuths Solving Global Crimes

A book review of We Are Bellingcat: The Online Sleuths Solving Global Crimes Eliot Higgins. (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022).
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