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 Coordinator and Research Assistant, Transnational Threats Project
- rmccabe@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
Latest Analysis

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The End of the Beginning in Ukraine
Despite Ukraine’s retaking of Kherson, there are growing calls for Ukraine to end the war through peace talks with Russia. But the conditions are not yet ripe for peace. The United States should continue to aid Ukraine by providing more arms and economic support.
Commentary by Seth G. Jones and Philip G. Wasielewski — November 17, 2022

Will the Ukraine War Reshape the Internet?
Commentary by Gregory F. Treverton and Pari Esfandiari — October 20, 2022

Mapping Ukraine’s Military Advances
Commentary by Seth G. Jones , Jared Thompson , and Riley McCabe — September 22, 2022

Putin’s Proxies: Examining Russia’s Use of Private Military Companies
Congressional Testimony by Catrina Doxsee — September 15, 2022

Zawahiri’s Death and What’s Next for al Qaeda
Critical Questions by Jake Harrington and Jared Thompson — August 4, 2022
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Examining Extremism: Allied Democratic Forces
Blog Post by Jared Thompson — July 29, 2021

Examining Extremism: Islamic State in the Greater Sahara
Blog Post by Jared Thompson — July 22, 2021

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

Examining Extremism: Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin
Blog Post by Jared Thompson — July 15, 2021

The U.S. Legacy in Afghanistan: Past, Present, and Future
Event by Seth G. Jones , Carter Malkasian , and Gina Bennett — July 8, 2021

Examining Extremism: The Base
Blog Post — July 8, 2021

Examining Extremism: The Boogaloo Movement
Blog Post by Jared Thompson — June 30, 2021

Examining Extremism: Antifa
Blog Post by Seth G. Jones and Catrina Doxsee — June 24, 2021

The First U.S. National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism
Critical Questions by Catrina Doxsee and Jake Harrington — June 17, 2021

Examining Extremism: The Oath Keepers
Blog Post by Eric McQueen — June 17, 2021
