Transnational Threats Project
The Transnational Threats (TNT) Project focuses on the threat and evolution of terrorist networks and the irregular activities of countries like Russia, Iran, and China
Led by Dr. Seth G. Jones, director and Harold Brown Chair, TNT examines the activities of organizations like the Islamic State, al Qaeda, Lebanese Hezbollah, Shia militias, and far-right and far-left extremist networks—including counterterrorism efforts. TNT also analyzes Russian, Iranian, and Chinese irregular warfare activities, such as covert action, economic warfare, support to non-state partners, cyber operations, disinformation, political warfare, and espionage.
TNT conducts extensive fieldwork overseas, compiles and analyzes data sets, and utilizes satellite imagery and other types of qualitative and quantitative analysis. TNT also draws from an extensive network of policy experts from the U.S. and partner governments, Congress, academia, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector. In partnership with CSIS’s Andreas C. Dracopoulos iDeas Lab, TNT translates its research into high-quality videos, podcasts, reports, visualizations, and other products designed to engage audiences and inform policy discussions through objective analysis. TNT’s work is highly valued by government officials, corporate executives, and other influential leaders seeking to understand, prevent, and counter transnational threats.
Contact Information
- Riley McCabe
- Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Transnational Threats Project
- rmccabe@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
Latest Analysis
Central African Republic Mine Displays Stakes for Wagner Group’s Future
To understand the financial motives at play as the future of the Wagner Group remains in question, CSIS analyzed satellite imagery of Wagner’s expanding gold mining operations in the Central African Republic.
Commentary by Catrina Doxsee , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Jennifer Jun — July 3, 2023
What’s Next for Wagner
Transcript — June 28, 2023
Prigozhin’s Uncertain Future Could Help United States Dislodge Wagner Group in Africa
Commentary by Catrina Doxsee — June 26, 2023
Prigozhin's Uprising
Transcript — June 26, 2023
The Impact of the Kakhovka Dam Breach on the New Ukrainian Counteroffensive
Commentary by Riley McCabe , Alexander Palmer , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — June 16, 2023
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Examining Extremism: Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
Blog Post by Alexander Palmer and Mackenzie Holtz — July 13, 2023
Central African Republic Mine Displays Stakes for Wagner Group’s Future
Commentary by Catrina Doxsee , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Jennifer Jun — July 3, 2023
What’s Next for Wagner
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Catrina Doxsee — June 28, 2023
What’s Next for Wagner
Transcript — June 28, 2023
Prigozhin's Uprising
Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Jeffrey Mankoff , and Catrina Doxsee — June 26, 2023
Prigozhin’s Uncertain Future Could Help United States Dislodge Wagner Group in Africa
Commentary by Catrina Doxsee — June 26, 2023
Prigozhin's Uprising
Transcript — June 26, 2023
Lessons in U.S. Intelligence and Special Operations
Event by Seth G. Jones , Eliot A. Cohen , Emily Harding , and Michael G. Vickers — June 16, 2023
The Impact of the Kakhovka Dam Breach on the New Ukrainian Counteroffensive
Commentary by Riley McCabe , Alexander Palmer , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — June 16, 2023
Ukraine’s Offensive Operations: Shifting the Offense-Defense Balance
Brief by Seth G. Jones , Alexander Palmer , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — June 9, 2023