International Security Program

The CSIS International Security Program (ISP) is a constant source of reliable analysis on the threats and opportunities shaping U.S. security interests at home and abroad.

The International Security Program (ISP) boasts a staff of more than 60 in-house scholars and researchers, taking on one of the most robust and ambitious research agendas in the field. Building on a solid foundation of conventional political-military issues, ISP is likewise committed to addressing a growing range of nonmilitary aspects defining U.S. foreign and security policy.

Some of our affiliated programs include:

Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group

The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) focuses on issues related to the health and management of the global defense-industrial base.

Homeland Security

The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program shapes the policies needed to enhance U.S. and global security in the 21st Century.

New Defense Approaches Project

The New Defense Approaches Project is focused on developing concrete and pragmatic recommendations for policymakers to better align the United States with a complex and uncertain future.
Project on Nuclear Issues

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) aims to build and sustain a networked community of young nuclear experts from the military, national laboratories, industry, academia, and policy communities.

Proliferation Prevention

The core mission of the Proliferation Prevention Program at CSIS is to help bridge the divides and offer independent research and analysis that help inform and shape effective policies.
U.S. Defense and National Security

The U.S. Defense and National Security team provides analysis for U.S. policymakers by focusing on the institutions, processes, and policies that keep the Unites States safe.

Military Strategy Forum
CSIS hosts a series of senior military and civilian leaders from across the Department of Defense to present their unique insights and vision on the direction of U.S. national security and defense policy.
Military Fellows
Every year senior officers from all the branches of the United States Armed Forces and one or two international officers are in residence at CSIS where they engage in programs of individual enrichment and research as well as collaboration with various CSIS scholars.
International Security Program Archived Projects
An archive of ISP projects that are completed and no longer active.

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Lunch with Maj. Gen. A. Chambers, USAF -- RSVP Now!
May 14, 2012

Lunch Discussion with Maj. Gen. William A. Chambers, USAF
Tuesday, May 22 (11:30am to 1:00pm), Center for Strategic and International Studies, B1C Conference Room

Maj. General William Chambers, the U.S. Air Force’s Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, will discuss a number of key domestic and international issues affecting the Air Force’s nuclear mission and respond to questions during this informal, off-the-record discussion. As one of the Air Force's leading voices in Washington, Gen. Chambers fulfills an important role in overseeing the Air Force's nuclear weapons stewardship and engaging others across government to address issues of concern regarding the nuclear enterprise in the U.S. and nuclear weapons generally. Lunch will be served.
PONI Debates the Issues: Time to Strike Iran?
Mar 6, 2012

Should the United States take military action against Iran to ensure that it does not develop a nuclear weapon?

Matthew Kroenig on the affirmative vs Colin Kahl on the negative.

Monday, March 12 at CSIS