International Security Program

The CSIS International Security Program (ISP) is a constant source of reliable analysis on the international security and defense landscape, particularly with growing competition between the United States and such countries as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea

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Learn more about the CSIS International Security Program, our goals, and our primary areas of research.

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Meet our network of experts, staff, and non-resident affiliates who contribute to our analysis.

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The CSIS International Security Program leads a rigorous analytic agenda covering the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. globally. Our research projects range from multi-year reports to short commentaries and opinion pieces on breaking news. Explore our various research projects here.

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  • Program Manager, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Outreach Manager, International Security Program
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One Year Later: Assessing Russia’s War In Ukraine

Presented by International Security Program
February 17, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EST

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Youth Arts and Sports: Underutilized Tools in International Stability Efforts

Youth are disproportionately affected by conflict but are seldom the focus of U.S. conflict prevention and stabilization policy. Arts and sports programming provide an outlet and help establish trust needed for their meaningful participation in civil society.

Commentary by Abigail Edwards and John Christianson — July 19, 2023

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U.S.-China Competition in a Fractured World

In a year-long program, Strategy and Statecraft Seminar Fellows will engage with world-leading experts and policy practitioners to understand more deeply the changes taking place in today’s world and the way policymakers in Washington and other foreign capitals perceive the situation.

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Lessons in Leadership and Risk with Admiral Sandy Winnefeld

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for a conversation on Wednesday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m. with Admiral (ret.) James A. “Sandy” Winnefeld, Jr., former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Admiral Winnefeld’s latest book — Sailing Upwind: Leadership and Risk from TopGun to the Situation Room.

Event by Seth G. Jones and Admiral Sandy Winnefeld — July 19, 2023

Youth Arts and Sports: Underutilized Tools in International Stability Efforts

Youth are disproportionately affected by conflict but are seldom the focus of U.S. conflict prevention and stabilization policy. Arts and sports programming provide an outlet and help establish trust needed for their meaningful participation in civil society.

Commentary by Abigail Edwards and John Christianson — July 19, 2023

Cyber Operations during the Russo-Ukrainian War

This latest On Future War paper analyzes the interplay of cyber operations in the Ukraine conflict by assessing the impact, deciphering future implications, and formulating strategic recommendations for cyber defense partnerships and countering information operations.

Brief by Grace B. Mueller , Benjamin Jensen , Brandon Valeriano , Ryan C. Maness , and Jose M. Macias — July 13, 2023

Examining Extremism: Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)

The Transnational Threats Project's Examining Extremism series provides an overview and assessment of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, a nationalist insurgency that has a complicated relationship with both the U.S. and Turkey.

Blog Post by Alexander Palmer and Mackenzie Holtz — July 13, 2023

Threats Happen; Consequences Don’t Have to

It is impossible to anticipate every threat, but defense and incident response are the default approach to cybersecurity. Instead, entities should focus on a consequence-based approach to risk.

Commentary by Emily Harding and Suzanne Spaulding — July 11, 2023