Isaac grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He is interested in how governments can use advanced technology to solve their hardest problems. Most recently, he was a research associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where his work focused on the geopolitics and national security implications of AI. Isaac has previous work experience at Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research. His research and writing has been cited by publications like WIRED, Axios, and others. He received a BA in Politics from Princeton University in May 2023.