Transnational Threats Project

The Transnational Threats (TNT) Project focuses on the threat and evolution of terrorist networks and the irregular activities of countries like Russia, Iran, and China

Led by Dr. Seth G. Jones, director and Harold Brown Chair, TNT examines the activities of organizations like the Islamic State, al Qaeda, Lebanese Hezbollah, Shia militias, and far-right and far-left extremist networks—including counterterrorism efforts. TNT also analyzes Russian, Iranian, and Chinese irregular warfare activities, such as covert action, economic warfare, support to non-state partners, cyber operations, disinformation, political warfare, and espionage.

TNT conducts extensive fieldwork overseas, compiles and analyzes data sets, and utilizes satellite imagery and other types of qualitative and quantitative analysis. TNT also draws from an extensive network of policy experts from the U.S. and partner governments, Congress, academia, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector. In partnership with CSIS’s Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab, TNT translates its research into high-quality videos, podcasts, reports, visualizations, and other products designed to engage audiences and inform policy discussions through objective analysis. TNT’s work is highly valued by government officials, corporate executives, and other influential leaders seeking to understand, prevent, and counter transnational threats.

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Interactive Map: Russian and Ukrainian Force Disposition

Explore CSIS’s interactive map of the war in Ukraine. See how the force disposition and front lines in Ukraine have changed over time.

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The Jacksonville Shooting

The recent shooting in Jacksonville shows how deadly white supremacist violence remains and why both resourcing and politics must change, writes CSIS's Daniel Byman.

Critical Questions by Daniel Byman — August 29, 2023

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China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress

CSIS recently released the most comprehensive analysis to date of Chinese political warfare activities. On Thursday, September 28, Rep. Rob Wittman joins CSIS expert Seth G. Jones for a deep dive into how Congress is addressing China’s unprecedented campaign.

Event by Seth G. Jones and Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) — September 28, 2023

Prigozhin's Uprising

Please join us for a special event on the dramatic events that took place in Russia over the weekend.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Jeffrey Mankoff , and Catrina Doxsee — June 26, 2023

Lessons in U.S. Intelligence and Special Operations

Hon. Michael Vickers will sit down with Dr. Seth Jones, Dr. Eliot Cohen, and Emily Harding, to discuss his upcoming book, By All Means Available: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy, which is in out in June 2023.

Event by Seth G. Jones , Eliot A. Cohen , Emily Harding , and Michael G. Vickers — June 16, 2023

Assessing Russia’s War in Ukraine

CSIS hosted a discussion on Russia’s military efforts, Ukraine’s military resistance, and opportunities for the United States and its allies and partners to assist Ukraine.

Event by Eliot A. Cohen , Emily Harding , Seth G. Jones , and Michael Vickers — June 16, 2022

NATO on the Line: The Views of Four Former SACEURs

Four former supreme allied commanders of Europe joined Dr. Seth G. Jones to discuss the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Event by Seth G. Jones , John J. Hamre , General Philip M. Breedlove , General James L. Jones , General Joseph W. Ralston , and General Wesley K. Clark — March 16, 2022

Assessing the Russian Military Campaign in Ukraine

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for an update on Russian military operations in Ukraine and a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for the United States and its partners as they seek to assist Ukraine and deter Russian advances.

Event by Eliot A. Cohen , Emily Harding , Seth G. Jones , and Michael Vickers — March 1, 2022

The U.S. Legacy in Afghanistan: Past, Present, and Future

Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Transnational Threats Project on Wednesday, July 7 for a conversation on the U.S. legacy in Afghanistan.

Event by Seth G. Jones , Carter Malkasian , and Gina Bennett — July 8, 2021

Online Event: A Conversation with AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife

Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Transnational Threats Project for a wide-ranging conversation on national security topics with Lt. Gen. James C. “Jim” Slife, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command. 

Event by Seth G. Jones and Lieutenant General James C. "Jim" Slife — November 23, 2020

Online Event: Domestic Terrorism and the U.S. Presidential Election

Please join the CSIS Transnational Threats Project (TNT) and Defending Democratic Institutions Project for a discussion on the domestic terrorism threat in the United States in the context of the 2020 presidential election.

Event by Seth G. Jones , Suzanne Spaulding , and Brian Michael Jenkins — September 30, 2020