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

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

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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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How the Chinese Communist Party Uses Cyber Espionage to Undermine the American Economy

Competition with China need not turn to conflict, but it will almost certainly continue to see a network of operatives linked to the CCP wage a systematic cyber espionage campaign designed to gain an intelligence advantage and steal intellectual property. Put simply, China is trying to cheat its way to the top of key industries in the 21st century.

Congressional Testimony by Benjamin Jensen — October 19, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Purpose and Care within the U.S. Army Reserve

Kathleen McInnis sat down with Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 18, 2023

UK’s First Sea Lord on the Royal Navy

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for a conversation with the UK’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, on 21st century challenges faced by the Royal Navy.

Event — October 17, 2023

The U.S. Coast Guard in an Era of Great Power Competition with ADM Linda L. Fagan

CSIS and the U.S. Naval Institute are excited to host a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring ADM Linda L. Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on the role the USCG may take in the emerging great power competition in the Indo-Pacific and around the world.

Event — October 17, 2023

The U.S. Coast Guard in an Era of Great Power Competition with ADM Linda L. Fagan

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, CSIS International Security Program and the U.S. Naval Institute hosted ADM Linda L. Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard for a Maritime Security Dialogue.

Transcript — October 17, 2023

UK’s First Sea Lord on the Royal Navy

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, CSIS International Security Program hosted a discussion with the UK’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key.

Transcript — October 17, 2023

Audio Briefs

“Can the United States Equip Israel while Simultaneously Equipping Ukraine and Taiwan?”: Audio Brief with Mark Cancian

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Mark Cancian on his Critical Questions “Can the United States Equip Israel while Simultaneously Equipping Ukraine and Taiwan?”

Podcast Episode by Mark F. Cancian — October 16, 2023

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with General Charles Flynn

Please join CSIS and AUSA for our second Strategic Landpower Dialogue, featuring General Charles Flynn, U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General.

Event — October 12, 2023

Can the United States Equip Israel while Simultaneously Equipping Ukraine and Taiwan?

President Biden has committed to supplying Israel with equipment in its war with Hamas. This occurs when the United States is also supplying Ukraine and Taiwan. Can the United States make good on all its commitments, or is this beyond what even a superpower can do?

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian — October 12, 2023

Seizing the Initiative in Ukraine: Waging War in a Defense Dominant World

Ukraine retains the initiative in the war but advanced an average of only 90 meters per day, based on new CSIS analysis of the summer offensive and a comparative review of cases since World War I.

Brief by Seth G. Jones Riley McCabe and Alexander Palmer — October 12, 2023

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