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Josh A. Goldstein is a Research Fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), a policy research organization within the Walsh School of Foreign Service. He is currently on assignment as a Policy Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under an Intergovernmental Personnel Act agreement.
His academic background includes:
- MPhil and DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford (Clarendon Scholar)
- A.B. in Government from Harvard College
Goldstein specializes in online adversarial manipulation, focusing on covert foreign influence operations via social media and malicious use risks of emerging technologies. His interdisciplinary work bridges cybersecurity, AI policy, and geopolitical strategy to analyze how state and non-state actors exploit digital platforms for disinformation and cyber operations.
His recent publications reveal evolving trends in AI-enabled threats and sophisticated influence campaigns, emphasizing the convergence of traditional propaganda techniques with advanced technologies like generative AI. This research highlights critical vulnerabilities in social media ecosystems and proposes frameworks for assessing systemic risks.
Key recognition:
- Clarendon Scholar
Goldstein regularly advises U.S. and international policymakers, having briefed audiences in London, Brussels, and Seoul. His analysis appears in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and MIT Tech Review, though formal student advising or grant details aren't documented. He actively contributes to CSET's CyberAI Project while maintaining prior affiliations with Stanford Internet Observatory.
