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 Manager and Research Associate, Transnational Threats Project
- [email protected]
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- [email protected]
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- [email protected]
Latest Analysis
Assessing Israel’s Strike on Iran
In its April 19 attack on Iran, Israel avoided further escalation, while also threatening Iran's most sensitive locations. New CSIS analysis shows how it walked the tightrope.
Commentary by Alexander Palmer, Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — May 3, 2024
How Might Israel Strike Back?
Commentary by Daniel Byman — April 16, 2024
Daniel Byman in Foreign Policy: How Will Israel Respond to the Iranian Attack?
Commentary by Daniel Byman — April 14, 2024
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province: Exploiting a Counterterrorism Gap
Commentary by Tricia Bacon — April 11, 2024
The Coming Conflict with Hezbollah
Brief by Seth G. Jones, Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, and Riley McCabe — March 21, 2024
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Assessing Israel’s Strike on Iran
Podcast Episode by Alexander Palmer, Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — May 3, 2024
Assessing Israel’s Strike on Iran
Commentary by Alexander Palmer, Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — May 3, 2024
How Might Israel Strike Back?
Commentary by Daniel Byman — April 16, 2024
Daniel Byman in Foreign Policy: How Will Israel Respond to the Iranian Attack?
Commentary by Daniel Byman — April 14, 2024
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province: Exploiting a Counterterrorism Gap
Commentary by Tricia Bacon — April 11, 2024
Government Use of Deepfakes
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Daniel Byman — March 26, 2024
“The Coming Conflict with Hezbollah”: Audio Brief with Seth Jones and Daniel Byman
Podcast Episode by Seth G. Jones and Daniel Byman — March 21, 2024
The Coming Conflict with Hezbollah
Brief by Seth G. Jones, Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, and Riley McCabe — March 21, 2024
Extremism in the West: International Influences, Local Challenges
Event — March 14, 2024
Government Use of Deepfakes
Report by Daniel Byman, Daniel W. Linna Jr., and V. S. Subrahmanian — March 12, 2024