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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Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Former Intelligence Fellow, International Security Program
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Beyond Baghdadi: The Next Wave of Jihadist Violence

CSIS’s Seth Jones explains the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi—and the appointment of his replacement, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi—is unlikely to have a long-term impact on an increasingly decentralized jihadist movement.

Brief by Seth G. Jones — November 4, 2019

The Truth of the Matter

The Attack on Saudi Arabia

Hosts Bob Schieffer & Andrew Schwartz interview CSIS Harold Brown Chair & director of the Transnational Threats Project Seth Jones about the recent attack on Saudi Arabia's oil production facilities.

Podcast Episode by Bob Schieffer , H. Andrew Schwartz , and Seth G. Jones — September 17, 2019

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Book Launch: Truth to Power

The CSIS Transnational Threats Project cordially invites you to a book launch event for Robert Hutchings and Gregory Treverton's newly released Truth to Power: A History of the U.S. National Intelligence Council (Oxford University Press).

Event by Seth G. Jones , Amb. Robert Hutchings , and Gregory F. Treverton — July 16, 2019

Dangerous Liaisons: Russian Cooperation with Iran in Syria

The CSIS Transnational Threats Project’s analysis of satellite imagery of T-4 Airbase in Syria indicates that preventing further Iranian expansion in the Middle East will be difficult without increasing pressure on Moscow.

Brief by Seth G. Jones , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Nicholas Harrington — July 16, 2019

The United States’ Soft War with Iran

New analysis from the CSIS Transnational Threats Project examines Iran's attempts to export soft power and compete ideologically with the United States as well as the weaknesses of its "soft war" strategy.

Brief by Seth G. Jones and Danika Newlee — June 11, 2019