Transnational Threats

Led by the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism 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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Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2025

Terrorism remains a threat to U.S. citizens, assets, and interests despite the national security community’s decreasing focus on counterterrorism.

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Report by Alexander Palmer, Riley McCabe, Daniel Byman, and Skyeler Jackson — March 28, 2025

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Prigozhin's Uprising

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Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Daniel Byman

Director, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program
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Riley McCabe

Associate Fellow, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program

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The Aftermath of October 7: Regional Conflict in the Middle East

This timeline tracks the big picture ebb and flow of the conflict and highlights how Israel initially focused its efforts in Gaza before gradually shifting resources toward Lebanon by September 2024. 

Commentary by Aosheng Pusztaszeri and Emily Harding — December 19, 2024

What Role Can Turkey Play in Ukraine Negotiations?

Should Trump want to pursue a diplomatic track on the war, Turkey can serve as a critical mediator in the Black Sea region, leveraging its NATO membership and ties to Ukraine and Russia.

Commentary by Yasir Atalan — December 12, 2024

Strengthening Resilience in Taiwan

Taiwan has taken important steps to strengthen resilience over the last several years. However, the threat it faces is significant, and it falls short in many important dimensions of resilience.

Report by Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Jude Blanchette — December 11, 2024