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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Terrorism in the U.S.
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — August 24, 2020

The Tactics and Targets of Domestic Terrorists
Brief by Seth G. Jones , Catrina Doxsee , and Nicholas Harrington — July 30, 2020

Moscow’s Next Front: Russia’s Expanding Military Footprint in Libya
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Brian Katz — June 17, 2020

The Escalating Terrorism Problem in the United States
Brief by Seth G. Jones , Catrina Doxsee , and Nicholas Harrington — June 17, 2020

Turn and Face the Strange: Research Approaches in the Age of Covid-19
Commentary by Catrina Doxsee and Nicholas Harrington — June 10, 2020

Who Are Antifa, and Are They a Threat?
Critical Questions by Seth G. Jones — June 4, 2020

Online Event: The Russian Campaign in Syria: Assessing Russian Strategy, Goals, and Operations
Event by Seth G. Jones , Jason Gresh , Shannon Culbertson , and Brian Katz — 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

The Right-wing Terrorism Threat in Europe
Report by Seth G. Jones , Catrina Doxsee , and Nicholas Harrington — March 24, 2020

Signposts of Struggle: Iran’s Enduring Protest Movement
Brief by Seth G. Jones , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Danika Newlee — January 24, 2020
