Transnational Threats

Led by the Transnational Threats Project, the International Security Program, Defending Democratic Institutions, and the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS provides strategic thinking on the range of efforts to counter terrorist groups and their methods across the world.

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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

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Seth G. Jones

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Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Jake Harrington

Former Intelligence Fellow, International Security Program
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Catrina Doxsee

Associate Director and Associate Fellow, Transnational Threats Project

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Data: Governance and Geopolitics

Though data governance is a vital geopolitical issue, it is still not well understood or organized. This calls for urgent solutions to ensure that the most transformative technologies of our time do not spiral out of control into a world order we will come to regret.

Commentary by Gregory F. Treverton and Pari Esfandiari — January 11, 2021

Online Event: A Conversation with AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife

Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Transnational Threats Project for a wide-ranging conversation on national security topics with Lt. Gen. James C. “Jim” Slife, Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command. 

Event by Seth G. Jones and Lieutenant General James C. "Jim" Slife — November 23, 2020

The War Comes Home: The Evolution of Domestic Terrorism in the United States

There is growing concern over the threat from domestic terrorists motivated by political, racial, ethnic, economic, health, and other grievances. This analysis updates an original CSIS data set to assess trends in domestic terrorism from January to August 2020.

Brief by Seth G. Jones , Catrina Doxsee , James Suber , Grace Hwang , and Nicholas Harrington — October 22, 2020

Online Event: Domestic Terrorism and the U.S. Presidential Election

Please join the CSIS Transnational Threats Project (TNT) and Defending Democratic Institutions Project for a discussion on the domestic terrorism threat in the United States in the context of the 2020 presidential election.

Event by Seth G. Jones , Suzanne Spaulding , and Brian Michael Jenkins — September 30, 2020

The Truth of the Matter

Violence in the Streets of America

In this episode, Seth Jones is back to further analyze the increase of violence that has occurred across America in the last couple of weeks.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — September 3, 2020

CSIS the truth of the matter
The Truth of the Matter

Terrorism in the U.S.

In this episode, Andrew invites Seth Jones to discuss what CSIS data reveals on the increasing terrorism problem in the U.S.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — August 24, 2020

CSIS the truth of the matter

The Tactics and Targets of Domestic Terrorists

With rising concerns about domestic terrorism, this analysis examines trends in terrorist tactics and targets in the United States. It compiles and analyzes an original CSIS data set of terrorist attacks in the United States between January 1, 1994, and May 8, 2020.

Brief by Seth G. Jones , Catrina Doxsee , and Nicholas Harrington — July 30, 2020

Moscow’s Next Front: Russia’s Expanding Military Footprint in Libya

Libya has emerged as Russia’s latest expeditionary front and deployment area for private military companies, including Wagner Group. Recent battlefield operations are revealing the strengths and weaknesses of Moscow’s evolving proxy warfare strategy.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Brian Katz — June 17, 2020

The Escalating Terrorism Problem in the United States

The United States faces a growing terrorism problem that will likely worsen in the next year, particularly around the 2020 presidential election. The most significant threat likely comes from white supremacists, though anarchists and religious extremists could also pose a threat.

Brief by Seth G. Jones , Catrina Doxsee , and Nicholas Harrington — June 17, 2020