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

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

Seth G. Jones

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

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Countering Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Small drones are a serious threat on the modern battlefield. This report examines the threat, the various kinetic and non-kinetic defenses available to defeat them, and how the U.S. Department of Defense has approached this air defense mission across the joint force.

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

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Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship

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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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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Domestic Terrorist Groups and Natural Disasters

Girl Security scholar Paden Tranter interviews Glitterpill Co-Founder and Chief Intelligence Officer Samantha Kutner.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis and Alexis Day — September 20, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Addressing the National Security Implications of AI

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) will be a critical capability for the nation going forward and central to integrated deterrence campaigns and warfighting. These capabilities rely not just on lines of code, but crucial to this endeavor is putting in place the right people, bureaucracy and data infrastructure that turns technology into strategic advantage.

Congressional Testimony by Benjamin Jensen — September 19, 2023

The Truth of the Matter

CSIS Visits Taiwan

Seth Jones joins the podcast to discuss his recent visit to Taiwan, meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen and senior officials of the Taiwan government, and discussions surrounding Taiwan’s security.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — September 15, 2023

CSIS the truth of the matter
Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Congress is Back: Where does Ukraine Support Stand?

Elizabeth Hoffman joins for a discussion on her and Kathleen's recent travels throughout Ukraine, Moldova, and Poland.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis and Elizabeth Hoffman — September 13, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Army OSINT: Defining a New Course

The Army is defining OSINT as a foundational intelligence discipline that will play an increasingly central role in supporting operations. Tune in to find out how they are defining OSINT and creating a rigorous approach to open source.

Event — September 12, 2023

Army OSINT: Defining a New Course

The Army is defining OSINT as a foundational intelligence discipline that will play an increasingly central role in supporting operations. Tune in to find out how they are defining OSINT and creating a rigorous approach to open source.

Transcript — September 12, 2023

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Chasing Liberties: Balancing Individual Rights and Digital Privacy

Girl Security scholar Kennedy Solaru sits down with CSIS Strategic Technologies Program Fellow Caitlin Chin for a discussion on the various challenges facing the national security community.

Podcast Episode by Alexis Day Caitlin Chin-Rothmann and Kathleen McInnis — September 6, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power