CMU's home for Political Science and International Relations, CMIST is an interdisciplinary institute that works across Carnegie Mellon University to tackle the risks and benefits of emerging technologies in war and peace.
At CMIST we address the challenges of new and emerging technologies through a political science lens.
Inaugural Publications
CMIST's first white paper from Director of Studies Harry Krejsa, Sun Shield: How Clean Tech & America’s Energy Expansion Can Stop Chinese Cyber Threats, discusses how the U.S. can lead the charge on clean energy while protecting our infrastructure from rising cyber threats. With China's influence in critical energy supply chains growing, it’s time to rethink how we modernize and protect our energy systems. Get insights on upgrading the electrical grid with digitally-native tech, leveraging clean energy deployment to strengthen our cybersecurity, and boosting American leadership in the technologies that will power tomorrow’s economy.
CMIST has had a dynamic first year addressing the critical challenges posed by emerging technologies on security, governance, and society. We have fostered a vibrant interdisciplinary environment by bringing together experts from across the university, launched speaker series translating research into actionable insights, and prepared students to address the most pressing issues of our time. Key achievements this year include organizational restructuring, strategic faculty recruitment, expansion of our academic curriculum.
Recent Work
Modern War Institute
The Congo’s Fork in the Road: If the West Won’t Intervene, Russia Will
By Haleigh Bartos and John Chin
Political Science Quarterly
Rethinking Warfare in the 21st Century: The Influence and Effects of the Politics, Information and Communication Mix by Iulian Chifu and Greg Simons (Book Review)
By Nadiya Kostyuk
The National Interest
Donald Trump 2.0 and The Next Era of Superpower Competition
By Patrick M. Cronin
War on the Rocks
Stealth and Scale: Quality, Quantity, and Modern Military Power
By Michael Horowitz and Joshua Schwartz
Team of Teams
Public Events
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Thurs, 1/16/2025
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Wed, 1/29/2025
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Matthew Fuhrmann
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Tues, 2/11/2025
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Adam Segal
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2/17/2025
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Jonas Sandbrink | |
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Thurs, 2/20/2025
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Scientists & Strategists - Civil-Military Relations: Throughout History and in Modern Times |
Kori Schake |
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Lawfully Speaking - The Revolution in Military Affairs, Law, and the Future of Warfare | |
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Mahadev "Satya" Satyanarayanan and Justin Fanelli |