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 United States 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 had a dynamic first year addressing the critical challenges posed by emerging technologies on security, governance, and society. We 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, and expansion of our academic curriculum.
Recent Work
Framing the Exit: Pollsters, Public Opinion, and the Politics of Military Withdrawal
By Daniel Silverman and Caitlan Fealing
Emerging Need to Regulate Deepfakes in International Law: The Russo–Ukrainian War as an Example
By Dominika Kuźnicka-Błaszkowska and Nadiya Kostyuk
RealClearEnergy
AI Power Demand Is Remaking Our Energy Ecosystem – While Painting a Target on Its Back
By Harry Krejsa and Mark Montgomery
Team of Teams
