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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America’s Counterterrorism Gamble

It would be unnecessarily risky for the United States to move too quickly away from countering terrorists while the threat is still high, allowing groups and networks to resurge.

Brief by Seth G. Jones — July 26, 2018

Lessons in Countering Violent Extremism

On June 20, the Transnational Threats Project (TNT) and the Defending Democratic Institutions Project (DDI) gathered experts from the public and private sector to discuss lessons regarding messaging and influence operations.

Event by Seth G. Jones and Suzanne Spaulding — June 20, 2018

The Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah in Syria

An escalating war has the potential to cause significant economic damage, lead to high numbers of civilian casualties and internally displaced persons, and involve more countries in the region than did the 2006 Lebanon War.

Brief by Seth G. Jones and Maxwell B. Markusen — June 20, 2018

Schieffer Series: Russian Active Measures: Past, Present, and Future

Please join us for the next installment of the Schieffer Series, Russian Active Measures: Past, Present, and Future. The discussion will focus on U.S.-Russian information warfare and how we can learn lessons from the past.

Event by John J. Hamre , Seth G. Jones , Heather A. Conley , and Michael Hayden — June 11, 2018

Developing a Containment Strategy in Syria

A containment strategy that recognizes the current balance-of-power competition in the region would go a long way toward a more consistent and sustainable U.S. approach to Syria and the region.

Brief by Seth G. Jones — May 17, 2018

Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and the Salafi-jihadist Threat in Syria

The Transnational Threats Project hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion and debate on al-Qaeda and the Islamic State's current situation in Syria and their future prospects in the country.

Event by Seth G. Jones , Charles Lister , Bruce Hoffman , Christopher Costa , and Seth G. Jones — April 6, 2018

Al Qaeda’s Struggling Campaign in Syria

As the Islamic State’s control of territory in Iraq, Syria, and other countries declines, al Qaeda has attempted to resurge and reposition itself at the center of global Salafi-jihadist activity.

Report by Seth G. Jones , Charles Vallee , and Maxwell B. Markusen — April 4, 2018

After Syria: The United States, Russia, and the Future of Terrorism

The collapse of Islamic State control in Syria has been hailed in both Russia and the United States as a victory over terrorism. But the war that continues lays bare conflicting approaches to violent extremism, insurgency, and combat operations.

Event by Seth G. Jones , Dr. Kim Cragin , Dr. Ekaterina Stepanova , Dr. Irina Zvyagelskaya , Dr. Olga Oliker (moderator) , and Dr. Seth Jones — March 30, 2018