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.
Contact Information
- Riley McCabe
- Program Manager and Research Associate, Transnational Threats Project
- rmccabe@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
Latest Analysis
How Might Israel Strike Back?
Israel has vowed to retaliate for Iran's drone and missile attack. The government needs to restore deterrence and satisfy its own population, but all its options have costs and risks.
Commentary by Daniel Byman — April 16, 2024
Daniel Byman in Foreign Policy: How Will Israel Respond to the Iranian Attack?
Commentary by Daniel Byman — April 14, 2024
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province: Exploiting a Counterterrorism Gap
Commentary by Tricia Bacon — April 11, 2024
The Coming Conflict with Hezbollah
Brief by Seth G. Jones, Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, and Riley McCabe — March 21, 2024
Government Use of Deepfakes
Report by Daniel Byman, Daniel W. Linna Jr., and V. S. Subrahmanian — March 12, 2024
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Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists
Event — November 7, 2023
Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists
Transcript — November 7, 2023
Russia’s Corporate Soldiers: The Global Expansion of Russia’s Private Military Companies
Report by Seth G. Jones, Catrina Doxsee, Brian Katz, Eric McQueen, and Joe Moye — July 21, 2021
Online Event: The Russian Campaign in Syria: Assessing Russian Strategy, Goals, and Operations
Event — May 13, 2020
Moscow’s War in Syria
Report by Seth G. Jones, Danika Newlee, Edmund Xavier Loughran, Jason Gresh, Brian Katz, and Nicholas Harrington — May 12, 2020
Iran’s Protests and the Threat to Domestic Stability
Brief by Seth G. Jones and Danika Newlee — November 8, 2019
The Fight Against ISIS: A Conversation with Rukmini Callimachi
Event — April 5, 2019
Long Game or Long Gone?
Event — March 26, 2019
War by Proxy: Iran’s Growing Footprint in the Middle East
Brief by Seth G. Jones — March 11, 2019
Book Launch: Rules for Rebels
Event — December 5, 2018