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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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Prospects for Peace in Afghanistan

This week, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani offered to open peace talks with the Taliban. Seth Jones discusses what needs to be overcome for a successful peace process to take root in the country.

Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones — March 2, 2018

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The Return of Political Warfare

U.S. policymakers need to be prepared for inter-state competition to occur at an unconventional level, since the costs of conventional and nuclear war would likely be catastrophic.

Report by Seth G. Jones — February 2, 2018

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The State of the Afghan War

The finger pointing about transparency shouldn’t hide the fact that there is already a lot of information to assess the state of the war. The bigger challenge is understanding which indicators are most important to objectively collect, analyze, and—yes—even debate.

Commentary by Seth G. Jones — January 31, 2018

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Russian-Speaking Foreign Fighters in Iraq and Syria

Together, Russia and the countries of post-Soviet Central Asia have seen more of their citizens and residents travel to Syria and Iraq as foreign fighters than have any other parts of the world.

Report by Maria Galperin Donnelly , Thomas M. Sanderson , Olga Oliker , Maxwell B. Markusen , and Denis Sokolov — December 29, 2017

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Myths, Facts, and Mysteries About Foreign Fighters Out of Russia

Those who follow the conflict in Syria are well aware that thousands of citizens and residents of the Russian Federation joined ISIS, al-Nusra, and other violent jihadi groups fighting to overthrow Bashar alAssad’s government in Syria.

Commentary by Olga Oliker — December 21, 2017

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Turning Point

This dynamic 2016 report by the CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism presents a revitalized CVE strategy for the incoming administration.

Report by Shannon N. Green — November 14, 2016

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