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:
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The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) focuses on issues related to the health and management of the global defense-industrial base.
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The CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program shapes the policies needed to enhance U.S. and global security in the 21st Century.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
An archive of ISP projects that are completed and no longer active.
Multimedia
- VideoFeb 6, 2012
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Expert Spotlight
Publications
- CommentaryJan 23, 2012
- Critical QuestionsJan 17, 2012
Events
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Feb 9, 2012
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Feb 6, 2012
In the News
National Defense Magazine
By Sandra ErwinJan 30, 2012Wall Street Journal
By Julian E. Barnes, Adam Entous and Nathan HodgeJan 27, 2012
Congressional Testimony
Contact
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Program Manager and Research Assistant, International Security Program(202) 775-3183
Media Requests
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(202) 775-3242















