Global Security Forum

CSIS’ flagship defense and security forum convenes leaders from government, industry, finance, and academia to shape how American statecraft and military power drive strategic advantage in the years ahead.

The Global Security Forum is the CSIS Defense and Security Department’s annual flagship conference. The Forum convenes leaders from the defense and national security communities to discuss the top security challenges facing the country and the world.

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Global Security Forum 2024: Gathering Strength in a Gathering Storm

Join the CSIS International Security Program for its annual Global Security Forum on April 24, 2024, featuring keynote discussions with General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Honorable Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence.

Event — April 24, 2024

Transatlantic Defense during Wartime

Transatlantic defense is at a key juncture as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought greater unity but also thrown into relief the challenges of producing military capability. The European Union and NATO have an opportunity to build on their strengths to address this crisis.

Report by CSIS Scholars — September 5, 2023

Global Security Forum 2023: Transatlantic Defense

The 2023 Global Security Forum, the CSIS International Security Program’s flagship annual conference, took place on April 5, 2023. This year’s conference theme was transatlantic defense and featured a keynote address by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Christopher W. Grady.

Event — April 5, 2023