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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Trump Moves “Nuclear” Subs: Negotiating Tactic or Escalatory Gamble?

Trump sent nuclear submarines closer to Russia following a week of social media clashes with the former Russian president, while his envoy heads to Moscow to broker a ceasefire before the deadline. Amid wild speculation, this commentary assesses the latest.

Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park — August 6, 2025

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Global Security Forum 2024

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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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The NRO Story: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Scolese

The CSIS International Security Program hosted a conversation with Dr. Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on how the NRO is approaching acquisitions and operations in response to current threats and technological advancements.

Transcript — October 3, 2024

Lessons from Israel’s Last War in Lebanon

In 2006, Israel and Hezbollah fought each other fiercely, with Israel's military failing in many ways. Israel's intelligence and military successes in recent weeks show how it has learned the lessons from that war.

Commentary by Daniel Byman — October 2, 2024

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Lessons from Israel’s Last War in Lebanon

An audio version of “Lessons from Israel’s Last War in Lebanon,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Daniel Byman — October 2, 2024

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Report Launch: Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project (ASP), in collaboration with the Taylor Geospatial Institute, Taylor Geospatial Engine, and the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation for the launch of their report, Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings.

Event — October 1, 2024

Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings

This report from CSIS, Taylor Geospatial Institute, Taylor Geospatial Engine, and USGIF ranks the world’s best commercial space-based remote sensing systems and discusses the policy issues shaping U.S. leadership in space. 

Report by Kari A. Bingen, David Gauthier, and Madeleine Chang — October 1, 2024