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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 Jacksonville Shooting

The recent shooting in Jacksonville shows how deadly white supremacist violence remains and why both resourcing and politics must change, writes CSIS's Daniel Byman.

Critical Questions by Daniel Byman — August 29, 2023

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Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program

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The Iranian and Houthi War against Saudi Arabia

Aided by Iran, the Houthi movement in Yemen is waging an intensifying campaign against civilian infrastructure targets in Saudi Arabia using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and explosive-laden drones, according to a new brief by the Transnational Threats Project.

Brief by Seth G. Jones Jared Thompson Danielle Ngo Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Brian McSorley — December 21, 2021

Moscow’s Continuing Ukrainian Buildup

Russia is continuing to surge military equipment and personnel near its border with Ukraine, and recent satellite imagery reveals increased activity from Russia's 144th Guards Motorized Rifle Division and the 41st Combined Arms Army.

Commentary by Seth G. Jones Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Michelle Macander — November 17, 2021

Restoring Momentum to U.S. Foreign Policy in the Wake of Afghanistan

CSIS senior adviser Norman T. Roule analyzes the broader implications of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and offers recommendations for protecting U.S. credibility and security while rebuilding bipartisanship in U.S. foreign policymaking.

Report by Norman T. Roule — September 13, 2021

The First U.S. National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism

On June 15, 2021, the Biden administration released the first-ever National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism. CSIS breaks down the context and components of this strategy and assesses its implications for the future of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

Critical Questions by Catrina Doxsee and Jake Harrington — June 17, 2021

The Military, Police, and the Rise of Terrorism in the United States

Amid growing concern about extremism in the ranks, new CSIS data show that U.S. military and law enforcement personnel have been involved in a growing number of domestic terrorist plots and attacks—though they have also increasingly been targeted by extremists.

Brief by Seth G. Jones Catrina Doxsee Grace Hwang and Jared Thompson — April 12, 2021

Escaping the Graveyard of Empires? U.S. Options in Afghanistan

The Biden administration faces a difficult decision in how it will move forward in Afghanistan, particularly after the Trump administration’s drawdown. While U.S. forces have been fighting there for two decades, a withdrawal at this point could have disastrous effects.

Critical Questions by Seth G. Jones — January 26, 2021