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
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
Recent Analysis

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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

Countering Uncrewed Aerial Systems: A Conversation with General Sean Gainey
Transcript — 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

Fireside Chat with LTG Berrier
Transcript — November 1, 2023
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Domestic Terrorist Groups and Natural Disasters
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis and Alexis Day — September 20, 2023

Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with Secretary Christine Wormuth & General Randy George
Event — September 19, 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
CSIS Visits Taiwan
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — September 15, 2023

Congress is Back: Where does Ukraine Support Stand?
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis and Elizabeth Hoffman — September 13, 2023

Next War Online: Using Cyber Games to Understand Emerging Threats
Event — September 12, 2023
Army OSINT: Defining a New Course
Event — September 12, 2023
Army OSINT: Defining a New Course
Transcript — September 12, 2023
Chasing Liberties: Balancing Individual Rights and Digital Privacy
Podcast Episode by Alexis Day Caitlin Chin-Rothmann and Kathleen McInnis — September 6, 2023
