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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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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

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’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

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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