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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On-Demand Event

One Year Later: Assessing Russia’s War In Ukraine

Presented by International Security Program

February 17, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EST

Recent Analysis

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In the Shadow of Ukraine

Russian leaders are committed to a reconstitution of the Russian military—especially the Russian army—over the next several years, though achieving this goal will be challenging. In addition, Russia views the United States as its main enemy for the foreseeable future.

Report by Seth G. Jones — September 29, 2023

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Strengthening the U.S. Industrial Base with Hon. Dr. William A. LaPlante

Transcript — September 26, 2023

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A Renewed Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Reading Between the Front Lines

Critical Questions by Mathieu Droin , Tina Dolbaia , and Abigail Edwards — September 22, 2023

Addressing the National Security Implications of AI

Congressional Testimony by Benjamin Jensen — September 19, 2023

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with Secretary Christine Wormuth and General Randy George

Transcript — September 19, 2023

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Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship

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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Revitalizing European Air Defense

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has spurred renewed European investment in defense and exposed several key areas that NATO and broader Europe need to invest in for European defense from future aggression.

Commentary by John Christianson and Matthew Hanson — March 8, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Rethinking Humanitarian Aid with Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA

Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA, joined Kathleen McInnis for a Smart Women, Smart Power speaker series event.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — March 8, 2023

Ahead of the NATO Summit in Vilnius: A Conversation with Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania

On Monday, March 7, the CSIS International Security Program was honored to host Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania for a virtual discussion on the transatlantic partnership between the United States and Lithuania, including a look ahead to the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Ukraine, and other bilateral strategic priorities.

Event by Gabrielius Landsbergis , Daniel Fata , and Kathleen McInnis — March 7, 2023

Ahead of the NATO Summit in Vilnius: A Conversation with Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania

Transcript — March 7, 2023

Rethinking Humanitarian Aid: A Conversation with Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA

Please join CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power for a virtual event on Monday, March 6, 2023, with Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA. Michelle will discuss how CARE has worked to rally the global community to respond to recent humanitarian crises holistically.

Event by Michelle Nunn and Kathleen McInnis — March 6, 2023

From Maybe-Secure to Responsible Security: The New National Cybersecurity Strategy

Last week, the Biden administration released its National Cybersecurity Strategy, which represented a major shift in how the government thinks about society-wide cybersecurity. CSIS's Emily Harding explores the change in a new piece.

Commentary by Emily Harding — March 6, 2023

U.S.-Australia Track 1.5 Dialogue on Strategic Stability: Considering Tipping Points

The U.S.-Australia alliance is well ahead in thinking through future challenges. However, meeting those challenges will require both countries to change how they operate—this CSIS brief examines where and how.

Brief by John Schaus — March 6, 2023

Pressing Challenges to U.S. Army Acquisition: A Conversation with Hon. Douglas R. Bush

Discussion between the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology the Honorable Douglas Bush and Dr. Cynthia Cook with the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG). The discussion explored challenges to the defense industrial base in the U.S.

Event by Cynthia Cook and The Honorable Douglas Bush — March 3, 2023