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Understanding Russia-Iran Collaboration in Cyberspace

Cyber collaboration between Russia and Iran in the U.S.-Iran conflict has been overstated based on currently cited evidence. While cross-border cyber cooperation is happening in some areas, the Russia-Iran cyber reality is much thornier and much trickier to interpret than some headlines suggest.

Commentary by Nikita Shah and Justin Sherman — July 14, 2026

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The Future of AI-Driven Cyber Defense

A discussion on the growing role of artificial intelligence in cyber defense and what it means for the future of national security, critical infrastructure protection, and digital resilience.

Event — July 15, 2026

Understanding Russia-Iran Collaboration in Cyberspace

Cyber collaboration between Russia and Iran in the U.S.-Iran conflict has been overstated based on currently cited evidence. While cross-border cyber cooperation is happening in some areas, the Russia-Iran cyber reality is much thornier and much trickier to interpret than some headlines suggest.

Commentary by Nikita Shah and Justin Sherman — July 14, 2026

The Cyber Threat to the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is an attractive target for malicious cyber actors, and even more so against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical conflict. While preparation for such events is well rehearsed, maintaining resilience against threats will be paramount.

Commentary by Nikita Shah — June 11, 2026

Why China Is Now a Peer Competitor to the United States in Cyberspace

China has matured its cyber ecosystem in sophistication, scale, stealth, and strategy—now rivaling, and in some areas surpassing, the United States. Washington should use the window following Trump's Beijing visit to strengthen its response to China's cyber threat.

Commentary by Nikita Shah — May 15, 2026

Building a Robust U.S.-ROK Cyber Alliance

As cyber threats from North Korea and other adversaries intensify, the United States and South Korea must move beyond declaratory cooperation toward a more proactive cyber defense strategy grounded in shared situational awareness and coordinated response.

Report by CSIS Scholars — May 7, 2026

How to Lose an Information War in 10 Days

The United States cannot win modern wars on the battlefield alone. To counter adversaries’ information operations, Washington needs faster public diplomacy, stronger information coordination, and credible messaging before disinformation spreads.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen, Nico Vacca, and Jose M. Macias III — May 5, 2026