Defense Strategy and Capabilities
The International Security Program and the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy lead CSIS’s defense strategy portfolio, including the global military balance, asymmetric warfare, and regional conflicts.
The Coming Conflict with Hezbollah
Since October 7, 2023, there have been over 4,400 attacks by Israel and Hezbollah combined, and the risk of war is high. Hezbollah has also repeatedly violated UN Security Council Resolution 1701 by deploying forces and firing weapons against Israel.
Brief by Seth G. Jones, Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, and Riley McCabe — March 21, 2024
The Evolution of French Space Security
Report by Makena Young — March 13, 2024
Government Use of Deepfakes
Report by Daniel Byman, Daniel W. Linna Jr., and V. S. Subrahmanian — March 12, 2024
Forward Defense: Strengthening U.S. Force Posture in Europe
Report by Seth G. Jones, Seamus P. Daniels, Catrina Doxsee, Daniel Fata, and Kathleen McInnis — March 11, 2024
Past Events
Extremism in the West: International Influences, Local Challenges
“God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America” with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
Hamas’ October 7 Attack: The Tactics, Targets, and Strategy of Terrorists
CISA's Evolving .gov Mission: Report Rollout Event
Conference
Innovation for Resilience
'Never Trust, Always Verify': Federal Migration to ZTA and Endpoint Security
A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Dixon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence
Launch of the Feb. 2022 Issue of the International Review of the Red Cross: “Counterterrorism, Sanctions and War”
Experts
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Reforming the Pentagon's Budgeting System: Can DOD and Congress Strike a Deal?
Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian — August 22, 2023
Aid to Ukraine: The Administration Requests More Money and Faces Political Battles Ahead
Critical Questions by Mark F. Cancian — August 15, 2023
Looking South: A Conversation with GEN Laura Richardson on Security Challenges in Latin America
Event — August 4, 2023
Looking South: A Conversation with GEN Laura Richardson on Security Challenges in Latin America
Transcript — August 4, 2023
China's Strategy of Political Warfare
Report by Seth G. Jones, Emily Harding, Catrina Doxsee, Jake Harrington, and Riley McCabe — August 2, 2023
China: The Need to ‘Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick’
Commentary by Anthony H. Cordesman — August 2, 2023
Ukraine: Prepare for a Longer War and Be Cautious in Pushing for Major Offensives
Commentary by Anthony H. Cordesman — July 24, 2023
The Lasting Strategic Impact Of the War in the Ukraine
Report by Anthony H. Cordesman — July 5, 2023
European Warfighting Resilience and NATO Race of Logistics: Ensuring That Europe Has the Fuel It Needs to Fight the Next War
Brief by Anna Dowd, Dominik P. Jankowski, and Cynthia Cook — June 28, 2023
Transforming European Defense Report Launch
Event — June 26, 2023