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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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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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.

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PONI 2025 Virtual Winter Conference

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 11. The theme of this conference is “Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships.”

Event — February 11, 2025

Celebrating the U.S. Space Force and Charting its Future

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for Celebrating the U.S. Space Force and Charting its Future. The event will convene senior space leaders who will reflect on the service’s accomplishments and mission, from inception to the future.

Event — December 17, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Next National Security Council

As the National Security Council readies for transition, it’s time to move from static reports to AI-driven insights, creating a smarter, faster policy engine to guide the United States' national security strategy in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Jose M. Macias III — November 13, 2024