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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One Year Later: Assessing Russia’s War In Ukraine

Presented by International Security Program
February 17, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EST

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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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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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ISP Brief August 2021

It's my pleasure to send you the August 2021 edition of the ISP Brief, the monthly newsletter of the CSIS International Security Program.

Newsletter — August 31, 2021

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Diplomatic Lessons of the Cold War

Host Beverly Kirk spoke with Dr. Diana Villiers Negroponte, the author of “Master Negotiator,” which covers the career and legacy of former Secretary of State James Baker. 

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — August 30, 2021

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

What Is DoD Buying?

This brief examines what DoD is buying and whether those trends align with the priorities outlined in the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS). It explores key trends in defense spending on products, services, and research and development (R&D), and by platform portfolio.

Brief by Rhys McCormick — August 27, 2021

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Belonging, Inclusion, Battles Still Not Won

Host Beverly Kirk is joined by retired Air Force Colonel Mo Barrett, Marine Reservist Major Lindsay Rodman, and retired Navy Commander Amanda Stahlschmidt.

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk — August 25, 2021

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power
Tech Unmanned

OSAM I Am

This episode covers it all––from understanding the taxonomy of on-orbit servicing, to current commercial and governmental projects, to its national security and policy implications.

Podcast Episode by Kaitlyn Johnson — August 24, 2021

CSIS Tech Unmanned
Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Afghanistan: Bullets, Backlash, Blame Games, Women & Girls

This episode's discussion focused on the collapse of the Afghan military, the Taliban takeover, and the impact on Afghan women and girls.

Podcast Episode by Beverly Kirk and Emily Harding — August 20, 2021

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

Examining Extremism: Violent Animal Rights Extremists

The Transnational Threats Project’s Examining Extremism series provides an overview and assessment of U.S. animal rights extremists—violent, far-left extremists who aim to end the real or perceived abuse and exploitation of animals through sabotage and violence.

Blog Post — August 20, 2021

The Deeper Consequences of the War on Terror

Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) International Security Program on Thursday, August 19 for a conversation on how the war on terror damaged democratic norms over the course of three presidencies.

Event by Emily Harding , Seth G. Jones , and Karen J. Greenberg — August 19, 2021