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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- Program Manager and Research Associate, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Outreach Manager, International Security Program.
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The Outlook for Israel’s Military Campaign against Hamas
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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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Chasing Liberties: Balancing Individual Rights and Digital Privacy
Podcast Episode by Alexis Day Caitlin Chin-Rothmann and Kathleen McInnis — September 6, 2023

Transatlantic Defense during Wartime
Report by Cynthia Cook Max Bergmann Mark F. Cancian Gregory Sanders Sissy Martinez Otto Svendsen and Nicholas Velazquez — September 5, 2023
“Reforming the Pentagon's Budgeting System”: Audio Brief with Mark Cancian
Podcast Episode by Mark F. Cancian — September 1, 2023

On the Road in Ukraine
Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — August 30, 2023

Another Leap Forward: India’s Historic Moon Landing and the Space Competition Underway
Critical Questions by Kari A. Bingen — August 30, 2023
A Wolf in Ship’s Clothing: Russia’s Militarization of Civilian Vessels in the Black Sea
Commentary by Alexander Palmer Delaney Duff Jennifer Jun and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — August 24, 2023
“What Does the Death of Yevgeny Prigozhin Mean for Russia and the Wagner Group?”: Audio Brief with Catrina Doxsee
Podcast Episode by Catrina Doxsee — August 24, 2023

“A Wolf in Ship’s Clothing”: Audio Brief with Alexander Palmer
Podcast Episode by Alexander Palmer — August 24, 2023

Biodefense Posture Review Raises Alarms about New Threats but Speaks Softly on China
Critical Questions by Emily Harding and J. Stephen Morrison — August 23, 2023
Safeguarding the Digital Landscape
Digital Report by Abigail Edwards — August 23, 2023