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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Patriot to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?

The United States' plans to send Patriot air and missile defenses to Ukraine demonstrates a strong political commitment to defend Ukraine and modestly improves Ukrainian air defense, but incurs costs on U.S. air defense capacity and readiness.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Tom Karako — December 16, 2022

Arms Control after Ukraine: Integrated Arms Control and Deterring Two Peer Competitors

As the United States tailors its deterrence strategy to two peer adversaries, future arms control efforts will likewise need to be designed to manage competition with both Russia and China.

Report by Heather Williams and Nicholas Adamopoulos — December 16, 2022

Tracked: Stories at the Intersection of Migration, Technology, and Human Rights

Take a deep dive into the different types of technology migrants encounter on their journeys, how governments use migrant data in decision making, and its implications on human rights.

Digital Report by Lauren Burke , Erol Yayboke , Marti Flacks , and Anastasia Strouboulis — December 15, 2022

Building Supply Chain Resilience

Covid-19 and Russia's war in Ukraine revealed the fragility of global supply chains. This commentary identifies the most pressing supply chain challenges and provides a path for the U.S. government to bolster supply chain resiliency.

Commentary by Emily Harding and Harshana Ghoorhoo — December 15, 2022

Reforming DOD Management: Lessons from the Navy

The CSIS International Security Program hosted a conversation with RADM David Oliver (Ret) and Associate Professor Anand Toprani about their latest book, American Defense Reform: Lessons from Failures and Successes in the Navy.

Event by Mark F. Cancian , Rear Admiral Dave Oliver, USN (Ret.) , and Anand Toprani — December 14, 2022

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Looking Ahead: The NATO Alliance

Dr. Kathleen McInnis sat down with Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — December 14, 2022

Low Orbit, High Stakes

The competition to provide broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO) is one of the most important, least appreciated geostrategic developments underway. These networks hope to bring more of the world online and will bring substantial economic and strategic implications.

Report by Makena Young and Akhil Thadani — December 14, 2022