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

About Us

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

Meet Our Experts

Meet our network of experts, staff, and non-resident affiliates who contribute to our analysis.

Explore our Research

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.

Contact

Alexis Day
Program Manager and Research Associate, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Outreach Manager, International Security Program.
aday@csis.org

Media Queries

H. Andrew Schwartz
Chief Communications Officer
202.775.3242
aschwartz@csis.org

Paige Montfort
Assistant Director of Communications, External Relations
202.775.3173
pmontfort@csis.org

On-Demand Event

The Outlook for Israel’s Military Campaign against Hamas

Presented by International Security Program

October 23, 2023 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT

Recent Analysis

Why Hamas Attacked When It Did

The October 7 Hamas attacks proved devastating for both Israel and ordinary Palestinians. Why did Hamas decide to attack Israel when it did?

Commentary by Daniel Byman and Mackenzie Holtz — December 6, 2023

Countering Uncrewed Aerial Systems: A Conversation with General Sean Gainey

Transcript — November 14, 2023

Countering Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Report by Shaan Shaikh Tom Karako and Michelle McLoughlin — November 14, 2023

Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists

Transcript — November 7, 2023

Canada's Role in Global Maritime Security

Transcript — November 3, 2023

See all anaylsis by the International Security Program

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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