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Deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank

Russian sabotage and subversion across the U.S. and Europe is a critical national security threat. Moscow’s actions demand a stronger NATO strategy that bolsters Europe’s eastern flank and raises the costs of continued aggression.

Congressional Testimony by Seth G. Jones — November 17, 2025

Improving U.S. Cooperation with Allies and Partners

To make the most of its vast network of allies and partners, the United States must understand the barriers inhibiting U.S.-allied cooperation and devise ways to overcome them.

Report by Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, Audrey Aldisert, Henry H. Carroll, Cynthia R. Cook, Chris H. Park, and Seth G. Jones — October 14, 2025

Adversaries and the Future of Competition

China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have increased security cooperation in arms sales, military exercises, and the industrial base, though there are limits. Bilateral cooperation is likely to increase in the future, which has major implications for the future of warfare.

Commentary by Seth G. Jones — September 16, 2025

The Evolution of Irregular Warfare

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have demonstrated that irregular warfare is a defining feature of contemporary conflict and a strategic domain in its own right. Ignoring it would be a grave miscalculation in an era of persistent geopolitical competition.

Commentary by Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Sofia Triana — September 16, 2025

The Next Offset: Winning the Fight Before It Starts

One of the U.S. military’s most important priorities against a rapidly modernizing China should be to develop an offset strategy, which includes a joint operational concept and capabilities to deter and defeat a Chinese military incursion.

Commentary by Seth G. Jones — September 16, 2025

Experts React: What’s at Stake in the Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting

As Trump and Putin prepare to meet in Alaska amid the Ukraine war, questions arise over potential agreements, Ukraine’s absence, and the future of peace. CSIS experts analyze the political, military, and diplomatic stakes shaping this critical summit.

Commentary by Seth G. Jones, Eliot A. Cohen, Maria Snegovaya, Mark F. Cancian, and Benjamin Jensen — August 11, 2025