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

What Happened at the Trump Administration’s Annual Threat Assessment Hearing?
Commentary by Emily Harding and Julia Dickson — March 27, 2025

The Escalating Attacks on Tesla Facilities
Critical Questions by Riley McCabe — March 20, 2025
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Iranian Networks in the Middle East

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Report Launch: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Global Terrorism Landscape with the Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center

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When States Take Hostages: Responding to Iran and Other Perpetrators

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What are the Impacts of GPS Jamming and Spoofing on Civilians?

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Ukraine in the Balance: A Battlefield Update on the War in Ukraine

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The Aftermath of October 7: Regional Conflict in the Middle East
Commentary by Aosheng Pusztaszeri and Emily Harding — December 19, 2024
What Role Can Turkey Play in Ukraine Negotiations?
Commentary by Yasir Atalan — December 12, 2024
Strengthening Resilience in Taiwan
Report by Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Jude Blanchette — December 11, 2024
"Strengthening Resilience in Taiwan”: Audio Brief with Daniel Byman and Seth G. Jones
Podcast Episode by Daniel Byman and Seth G. Jones — December 11, 2024

Base Development in Mali Indicates Continued Russian Involvement
Commentary by Alexander Palmer, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Jennifer Jun — December 10, 2024
Report Launch: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean
Event — November 19, 2024
The Global Terrorism Landscape with the Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
Event — November 12, 2024
The Global Terrorism Landscape with the Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
Transcript — November 12, 2024
“The Burgeoning Regional Appeal of Mano Dura Crime-Fighting Strategies”: Audio Brief with Juliana Rubio
Podcast Episode by Juliana Rubio — November 4, 2024

The Burgeoning Regional Appeal of Mano Dura Crime-Fighting Strategies
Report by Juliana Rubio and Andrea Casique — October 29, 2024