International Security Program

The CSIS International Security Program (ISP) is a constant source of reliable analysis on the international security and defense landscape, particularly with growing competition between the United States and such countries as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea

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Learn more about the CSIS International Security Program, our goals, and our primary areas of research.

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The CSIS International Security Program leads a rigorous analytic agenda covering the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. globally. Our research projects range from multi-year reports to short commentaries and opinion pieces on breaking news. Explore our various research projects here.

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  • Alexis Day
  • Program Manager, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Outreach Manager, International Security Program
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One Year Later: Assessing Russia’s War In Ukraine

Presented by International Security Program
February 17, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EST

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Missile Defense in Israel: A Conversation with Moshe Patel

The CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conversation on air and missile defense with Moshe Patel, Director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO). The talk will be moderated by Dr. Tom Karako.

Transcript — May 30, 2023

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Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is proud to launch the inaugural year of its Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship. This exclusive, world-class program will convene a cohort of emerging leaders to build a group of leaders capable of forging new strategic insights that connect across traditional fields of expertise.

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Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship

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U.S.-China Competition in a Fractured World

In a year-long program, Strategy and Statecraft Seminar Fellows will engage with world-leading experts and policy practitioners to understand more deeply the changes taking place in today’s world and the way policymakers in Washington and other foreign capitals perceive the situation.

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Ahead of the NATO Summit: Burden Sharing to Responsibility Sharing

Please join the CSIS International Security Program on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT, for an engaging discussion on NATO’s historic burden sharing debate, including how NATO might recast its thinking about – and accounting for - how allies are sharing security and strategic responsibilities going forward.

Event by Daniel Fata , Max Bergmann , E.J. Herold , and Donatienne Ruy — June 13, 2023

Public Safety in Haiti: Now and Tomorrow

In this panel, experts will examine the current state of public safety in Haiti, the capabilities and limitations role of the Haitian National Police (HNP), potential Haitian solutions to the issues, and opportunities for external support. 

Event by Erol Yayboke , Ambassador Frederick Barton , Johnny Celestin , Georges A. Fauriol , William O'Neill , Ambassador Susan Page , and Dr. Peterson Thosiac — June 8, 2023

POSTPONED: Navigating the Maritime Domain: A Conversation with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy

On Monday, June 5, 2023, Smart Women, Smart Power will host Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy, for a virtual discussion on the U.S. Navy’s priorities as it upholds the international rules-based order and protects U.S. interests across the maritime domain, including in the Indo-Pacific and Europe.

Event by Kelsey Hartigan and Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti — June 5, 2023

Missile Defense in Israel: A Conversation with Moshe Patel

The CSIS Missile Defense Project hosted a conversation on air and missile defense with Moshe Patel, Director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO). The talk will be moderated by Dr. Tom Karako.

Event by Moshe Patel and Tom Karako — May 30, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Why Male Allies Matter

SWSP is joined by its first-ever male guest, Don Steinberg, to discuss his role as an ally for women in a multitude of spaces. 

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 24, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Revitalizing Strategic Analysis for a New Era of Competition

Strategic analysis struggles to integrate military power and statecraft to keep pace with Russia and China. Policymakers need to revitalize strategic analysis to create a new cohort of strategic leaders that thinks more critically.

Report by Anthony H. Cordesman , Benjamin Jensen , and Adrian Bogart — May 24, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Crunching the Numbers: Mathematician to CEO

Mollie Breen, CEO and Co-Founder of Perygee, discusses how her STEM background influences her leadership style.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — May 17, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Strategic Trends 2023: Key Developments in Global Affairs

Please join CSIS on May 16 from 9:00-10:15 a.m. EDT (3:00-4:15pm CEST) for a conversation about the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich's new report, Strategic Trends 2023: Key Developments in Global Affairs.

Event by Emily Harding , Brian Carlson , Névine Schepers , and Boas Lieberherr — May 16, 2023