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The International Security Program, the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, the Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and regional programs analyze the threats and opportunities shaping global security.

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The Chisinau Summit: A Litmus Test for Moldova and the EPC

The stakes are high for the upcoming Summit of the European Political Community, which is being held in Moldova on June 1. It is a political blessing but a logistical challenge for the small country, and the platform must confirm its added value and strategic role.

Commentary by Mathieu Droin and Ilke Toygür — May 26, 2023

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Jon B. Alterman

Jon B. Alterman

Senior Vice President, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and Director, Middle East Program
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Seth G. Jones

Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Emily Harding

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
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Russian Roulette

Escalating Waves of Repression

Maria hosts a discussion on the escalating waves of repression in Russia, and what they mean for both the regime and what remains of the organized domestic opposition.

Podcast Episode by Maria Snegovaya — May 4, 2023

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Forgotten Frontlines: Aruba, Curaçao, and the Venezuelan Displacement Crisis

Aruba and Curaçao are home to the most displaced Venezuelans relative to population size. Recent negotiations on the reopening of borders between the islands and their neighbor are an important opportunity to rethink challenges still facing displaced Venezuelans.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke and Ángeles Zúñiga — May 3, 2023

Chinese Assessments of the Soviet Union's Collapse

Please join the Interpret: China project for a discussion of the lessons the Chinese Communist Party is drawing from the fall of the Soviet Union.

Event by Jude Blanchette , Cheng Chen , Martin Dimitrov , Jeremy Friedman , and Yinan He — May 2, 2023

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Some are drawn to Mr. Rogers-style diplomacy when it comes to China, stating China is ready to be friends again if only the United States would soften its tone. CSIS's Jim Lewis argues it's not a beautiful day in the neighborhood and China does not want to be our friend. 

Commentary by James Andrew Lewis — May 2, 2023

Babel: Translating the Middle East

Killian Clarke: Egypt's Counterrevolution and the Return to Tyranny

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Prof. Killian Clarke of Georgetown's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service about his forthcoming book tentatively entitled The Return of Tyranny: How Counterrevolutions Emerge and Succeed.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Lubna Yousef — May 2, 2023

CSIS Babel

A New Defense Review for Australia

This commentary explains main takeaways of Australia's new Defense Strategic Review and key challenges ahead for the review's implementation.

Commentary by Mick Ryan — April 27, 2023

Why Are Foreign Powers Scrambling to Court Africa?

Africa's population boom and critical minerals could power future economic growth globally. Becoming Africa's partner of choice is not only a priority for the United States, but also for China, Russia, France, and emerging global powers.

Commentary by Cameron Hudson — April 26, 2023