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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 Pentagon’s AI challenge isn’t the algorithms—it’s how capabilities are evaluated.

Futures Lab explores why evaluation matters for defense AI adoption.

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/pentagons-ai-problem-isnt-algorithms-its-evaluation
#AI #Defense #Security
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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🚢 What does BELLA 1 teach about targeting shadow fleets?

Futures Lab explores enforcement limits and lessons from the case. 🌍🔍

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-bella-1-teaches-us-about-targeting-shadow-fleets
#MaritimeSecurity #Sanctions
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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📬 Get Futures Lab insights delivered straight to your inbox—on AI, defense innovation, and the future of conflict. 🌍

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#FuturesLab #Security #AI
January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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🚢 Calling for new ships isn’t just about hardware—it’s about reform.

Futures Lab looks at how fleet announcements signal industrial change and shifts in maritime strategy. ⚓

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/why-golden-fleet-will-sail

#MaritimeStrategy #Defense
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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🚢 How can shadow fleets be disrupted and sanctions enforced at sea?
Futures Lab examines options for strengthening maritime accountability. 🌍⚖️

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/ghost-busters-options-breaking-russias-shadow-fleet

#MaritimeSecurity #Sanctions
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Defense AI isn’t held back by algorithms — it’s held back by how AI is evaluated.
Futures Lab breaks down the Pentagon’s core challenge. 🤖📊
👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/pentagons-ai-problem-isnt-algorithms-its-evaluation
#AI #Defense #Security
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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What can one ship tell us about sanction evasion at sea?

Futures Lab breaks down the BELLA 1 case and its lessons for targeting shadow fleets. ⚓🔍

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-bella-1-teaches-us-about-targeting-shadow-fleets

#MaritimeSecurity #Sanctions #ShadowFleets #GlobalSecurity
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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🚢 New Futures Lab analysis: What BELLA 1 teaches us about targeting shadow fleets and enforcing maritime sanctions. 🌍🔍

By Jose M. Macias III👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-bella-1-teaches-us-about-targeting-shadow-fleets
#ShadowFleets #MaritimeSecurity #Sanctions
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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⚓ New Futures Lab analysis: How the 2025 National Security Strategy is influencing naval missions and priorities in a competitive global environment. 🌊

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-new-national-security-strategy-means-naval-forces

#NavalForces #Security #Defense
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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📬 Get the Futures Lab newsletter delivered to your inbox! Updates on AI, defense, and global security, straight from our experts. 🌍🤖

👉 https://www.csis.org/programs/futures-lab

#FuturesLab #Newsletter #GlobalSecurity #AI #DefenseInnovation #PolicyAnalysis #Geopolitics
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The Pentagon’s AI challenge isn’t the tech — it’s how capabilities are evaluated and fielded. By Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan🛡️

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/pentagons-ai-problem-isnt-algorithms-its-evaluation

#AI #Defense #Security #TechPolicy
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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🚢 New Futures Lab analysis on options for disrupting Russia’s shadow fleet and reinforcing sanctions enforcement at sea. By Benjamin Jensen and Jose M. Macias III🌍⚖️

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/ghost-busters-options-breaking-russias-shadow-fleet
#MaritimeSecurity #Sanctions
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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🚀 New from Futures Lab: the AI and Future Conflict resource page is now live.
Explore insights on AI’s role in evolving security and global conflict. 🤖🌍

👉 https://www.csis.org/programs/futures-lab/projects/ai-and-future-conflict
#AI #Security
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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What does the new U.S. National Security Strategy really mean for naval forces?

Futures Lab breaks down the strategic signals for maritime power and competition at sea. ⚓🌊

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-new-national-security-strategy-means-naval-forces
#MaritimeSecurity #Defense
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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🚢 New Futures Lab analysis by Benjamin Jensen and Jose Macias explores options for countering Russia’s shadow fleet and enforcing sanctions at sea.
👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/ghost-busters-options-breaking-russias-shadow-fleet

#Sanctions #MaritimeSecurity
January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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📬 Want Futures Lab analysis delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest on security, geopolitics, and emerging tech.

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#CSIS #PolicyInsights
December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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⚓ New Futures Lab analysis by Benjamin Jensen, Mackenzie Eaglen, and Henry H. Carroll examines how the 2025 National Security Strategy reshapes naval missions and priorities in an era of strategic competition. 🌊
👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-new-national-security-strategy-means-naval-forces
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Pentagon doesn’t lack AI tools — it lacks ways to judge

The Futures Lab breaks down why evaluation, not algorithms, is the real obstacle to military AI adoption.

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/pentagons-ai-problem-isnt-algorithms-its-evaluation
#AI #Defense
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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⚓ Futures Lab explores how the 2025 National Security Strategy is reshaping naval priorities — from strategic deterrence to next-gen maritime capabilities. 🌊🛡️

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https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-new-national-security-strategy-means-naval-forces
#NavalForces #Security #Defense
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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📄 New CSIS Futures Lab analysis: The Pentagon’s AI challenge isn’t the algorithms — it’s how capabilities are evaluated and vetted. 🤖🛡️
👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/pentagons-ai-problem-isnt-algorithms-its-evaluation

#AI #Defense #Security
December 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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📄 New Futures Lab analysis: What the new national security strategy means for naval forces and maritime priorities. ⚓🌍
👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-new-national-security-strategy-means-naval-forces
#NavalForces #Security
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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📊 New Futures Lab analyses cover key security challenges—from how information systems should be used in the military to sanctions enforcement and energy coercion in the Indo-Pacific.

Read more 👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis
#CSIS #Geopolitics #Security
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🚢 New from Benjamin Jensen and Jose M. Macias: How can policymakers disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet? This analysis lays out options to counter sanctions evasion at sea.

👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/ghost-busters-options-breaking-russias-shadow-fleet
#Sanctions #MaritimeSecurity #Russia #Ukraine
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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What might a Trump peace plan for Ukraine involve? CSIS examines the options, risks, and strategic tradeoffs shaping future negotiations.
👉 https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-could-trump-peace-plan-ukraine-look
#UkraineWar #ForeignPolicy
December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Dr. Jensen on Bloomberg: Russia’s escalated air campaign is reshaping Ukraine–Russia negotiation dynamics.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-12-01/balance-of-power-early-edition-12-1-2025-video

#Security #UkraineWar #Russia #Drones
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM