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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The Outlook for Israel’s Military Campaign against Hamas

Presented by International Security Program

October 23, 2023 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT

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Putin Thinks He Can Win: Why Would He Negotiate?

A belief that the war is going his way will make Russian president Vladimir Putin an inflexible negotiating partner.

Commentary by Emily Harding and Aosheng Pusztaszeri — December 17, 2024

Cyber Scamming Goes Global: Unveiling Southeast Asia’s High-Tech Fraud Factories

Critical Questions by Julia Dickson and Lauren Burke Preputnik — December 12, 2024

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Burden Sharing via Modular Open Systems Approaches: A Collaborative Path to Affordable Mass

Commentary by Gregory Sanders and Audrey Aldisert — December 10, 2024

Silicon Surrender: How Ending Russian Electronics Imports Supports Negotiations

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — December 9, 2024

Sea, Land, Air, and NC3: Modernizing the Whole Nuclear Enterprise

Transcript — November 19, 2024

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Global Security Forum 2024

Gathering Strength in a Gathering Storm

Join the CSIS International Security Program for its annual Global Security Forum on April 24, 2024, featuring keynote discussions with General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Honorable Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence.

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Silicon Surrender: How Ending Russian Electronics Imports Supports Negotiations

In modern warfare, silicon is the new gunpowder. Disrupting Russia’s access to critical electronics isn’t just strategy—it’s leverage. Learn how sanctions, intelligence, and innovation can shape the battlefield and negotiation table for lasting peace in Ukraine.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen — December 9, 2024

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security

How can Women, Peace, and Security be leveraged to counter China and Russia? Dr. Kathleen McInnis discusses a new brief with Dr. Kyleanne Hunter and Monica S. Herrera.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 20, 2024

Sea, Land, Air, and NC3: Modernizing the Whole Nuclear Enterprise

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project and Project on Nuclear Issues for fireside and panel conversations on nuclear modernization modernization.

Event — November 19, 2024

Sea, Land, Air, and NC3: Modernizing the Whole Nuclear Enterprise

The CSIS Aerospace Security Project and Project on Nuclear Issues hosted fireside and panel conversations on nuclear modernization.

Transcript — November 19, 2024

Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security

How can Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) be better utilized to accomplish U.S. strategic objectives? On November15, join the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative for a virtual launch of the brief: Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security.

Event — November 15, 2024

Readying the Navy’s Platforms: More Players on the Field - A Conversation with the Vice Chief of Naval Operations

CSIS and the U.S. Naval Institute are excited to host a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring ADM James Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, on how the U.S. Navy is preparing its force for the future.

Event — November 14, 2024

Audio Briefs

“What Difference Does It Make?”: Audio Brief with Kathleen McInnis

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Kathleen McInnis on her report with Alexis Day, What Difference Does It Make?: A Report of the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — November 14, 2024

Readying the Navy’s Platforms: More Players on the Field - A Conversation with the Vice Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral James W. Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, joined CSIS to discuss how the U.S. Navy is preparing its force for the future and how lessons learned from conflicts in the Middle East and Europe will alter future contingencies in the Indo-Pacific and other regions.

Transcript — November 14, 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Next National Security Council

As the National Security Council readies for transition, it’s time to move from static reports to AI-driven insights, creating a smarter, faster policy engine to guide the United States' national security strategy in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Commentary by Benjamin Jensen and Jose M. Macias III — November 13, 2024

The Global Terrorism Landscape with the Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center

Please join the CSIS Defense and Security Department on Tuesday, November 12th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT, for a virtual conversation with Brett M. Holmgren, acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.

Event — November 12, 2024

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