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A human woman and a humanoid robot face each other in profile, illuminated by contrasting red and green lighting against a gradient background, suggesting a moment of confrontation or connection between human and artificial intelligence.

Jan. 26, 2026

AI-powered military neurotech: Mind enhancement or control?

Neurable, a consumer neurotechnology startup, has partnered with the Air Force to study whether electrode-studded headphones can track service members’ cognitive fitness, much like Garmin smartwatches have monitored Space Force members’ physical fitness, company and government officials said this month.

Red background with the letters C and P converged in the middle. A pair of headphones sit atop the letters. The word "ChinaPower" is below, with CSIS on the upper right-hand corner.

May 9, 2024

Unpacking China’s PLA Restructuring: A Conversation with Dr. Joel Wuthnow

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joel Wuthnow joins us to discuss China’s recent restructuring of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and particularly the disbanding of its Strategic Support Force and establishment of a new Information Support Force.

Cryptologic Technical Technician 2nd Class Brandon Gibson, from Sacramento, Calif. and Cryptologic Technical Technician 3rd Class Isais Zepeda, from Anthony, N.M., stand the Electronic Warfare Supervisor watch.

June 24, 2021

Arms Control in Today's (Dis)Information Environment Part III

Information manipulation and covert influence campaigns have long been tools of sub-threshold strategic competition used to try to influence arms race dynamics, arms control decisions, and the enforceability of compliance and verification regimes. During the Cold War, such massive covert operations were only feasible by great powers. Today, not only are there more actors with potential stakes in arms control decisions, but global connectivity and digitization combined with a panoply of new Digital Age tools make it easier to obfuscate, deny, and manipulate the information environment around arms control.