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Led by the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program, 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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Escalating to War between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran

There is a serious risk of all-out war between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. According to new CSIS analysis, both the scale and geographic scope of violence has dramatically increased and could spread further throughout the region.

Brief by Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Alexander Palmer — October 4, 2024

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Commentary by Alexander Palmer — August 8, 2024

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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

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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

Who Are Antifa, and Are They a Threat?

On May 31, President Trump announced he would designate Antifa as a terrorist organization. Antifa refers to a decentralized network of far-left militants that oppose fascists and racists, and CSIS data shows Antifa pose a relatively small threat in the United States.

Critical Questions by Seth G. Jones — June 4, 2020