Critical Threats

The United States is navigating a highly perilous global landscape. The state of international security is declining quickly, making it impossible for America to safeguard its way of life against constant physical, economic, cyber, and other threats by merely remaining defensive at its coasts and borders. In response to this pressing issue, the American Enterprise Institute launched the Critical Threats Project in 2009. This initiative aims to educate and inform policymakers, military and intelligence personnel, and concerned citizens about the complexities and extent of security threats facing the U.S. The project analyzes unclassified information to create ongoing assessments of risks to both the United States and its allies. These assessments are then transformed into actionable plans, utilizing best practices from the military, intelligence sectors, and diplomacy. Critical Threats shares its findings and recommendations with the executive branch, Congress, the media, and the public in a non-partisan manner. Like the AEI, it does not accept funding from the U.S. government or any foreign entities. The Critical Threats Project is led by Frederick W. Kagan, a resident scholar at AEI. The project has two analytical teams that primarily focus on the dangers posed by Iran and the global al Qaeda network, with specific attention to regions such as Yemen, the Horn of Africa, Libya, and West Africa.

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 7, 2025

2 weeks ago | criticalthreats.org | Olivia Gibson |Grace Mappes |Christina Harward |Frederick W. Kagan

Olivia Gibson, Grace Mappes, Christina Harward, Frederick W. Kagan and Nate Trotter April 7, 2025, 6:45pm ETClick here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW's interactive map of Ukraine's offensive in Kursk Oblast. Click here to see ISW’s 3D control of terrain topographic map of Ukraine.
Iran Update, March 28, 2025

4 weeks ago | criticalthreats.org | Katherine Wells |Carolyn Moorman |Alexandra Braverman |Kelly Campa

Ria Reddy, Katherine Wells, Carolyn Moorman, Alexandra Braverman, Kelly Campa, Siddhant Kishore, Ben Rezaei, Parker Hempel, Rose Goldstein, Avery Borens and Brian Carter The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests. CTP-ISW publishes the Iran Update every...
Iran Update, February 26, 2025

1 month ago | criticalthreats.org | Annika Ganzeveld |Johanna Moore |Siddhant Kishore |Carolyn Moorman

Ria Reddy, Annika Ganzeveld, Johanna Moore, Siddhant Kishore, Carolyn Moorman, Ben Rezaei, Katherine Wells and Brian Carter Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ETThe Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests.
Iran Update, February 24, 2025

2 months ago | criticalthreats.org | Kelly Campa |Siddhant Kishore |Annika Ganzeveld |Andie Parry

Kelly Campa, Siddhant Kishore, Annika Ganzeveld, Andie Parry, Ria Reddy, Carolyn Moorman, Katherine Wells, Ben Rezaei, Avery Borens, Parker Hempel and Brian Carter Iran Update, February 24, 2025 Kelly Campa, Siddhant Kishore, Annika Ganzeveld, Andie Parry, Ria Reddy, Carolyn Moorman, Katherine Wells, Ben Rezaei, Avery Borens, Parker Hempel, and Brian Carter Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of...
Iran Update, February 6, 2025

2 months ago | criticalthreats.org | Carolyn Moorman |Johanna Moore |Andie Parry |Siddhant Kishore

The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests. Click here to see CTP and ISW’s interactive map of Israeli ground operations, and here to see CTP and ISW’s interactive map of the ongoing opposition offensive in Syria.
Iran Update, January 23, 2025

Jan 23, 2025 | criticalthreats.org | Kelly Campa |Carolyn Moorman |Siddhant Kishore |Johanna Moore

Kelly Campa, Carolyn Moorman, Siddhant Kishore, Johanna Moore, Alexandra Braverman, Katherine Wells, Ben Rezaei, Annika Ganzeveld, Avery Borens, Victoria Penza and Nicholas Carl Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests....
Iran Update, January 19, 2025

Jan 19, 2025 | criticalthreats.org | Siddhant Kishore |Annika Ganzeveld |Katherine Wells |Kelly Campa

Siddhant Kishore, Annika Ganzeveld, Katherine Wells, Kelly Campa and Brian Carter Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ETThe Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests.
Iran Update, January 9, 2025

Jan 9, 2025 | criticalthreats.org | Annika Ganzeveld |Kelly Campa |Andie Parry |Alexandra Braverman

Annika Ganzeveld, Kelly Campa, Andie Parry, Ria Reddy, Alexandra Braverman, Katherine Wells, Carolyn Moorman, Ben Rezaei and Nicholas Carl Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests. Click here to see CTP and ISW’s interactive...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 9, 2025

Jan 9, 2025 | criticalthreats.org | Grace Mappes |Olivia Gibson |Angelica Evans |Christina Harward

Grace Mappes, Olivia Gibson, Angelica Evans, Christina Harward, William Runkel and Frederick W. Kagan January 9, 2025, 7:15pm ETClick here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW's interactive map of Ukraine's offensive in Kursk Oblast. Click here to see ISW’s 3D control of terrain topographic map of Ukraine.
Iran Update, December 9, 2024

Dec 9, 2024 | criticalthreats.org | Annika Ganzeveld |Siddhant Kishore |Andie Parry |Carolyn Moorman

Annika Ganzeveld, Ria Reddy, Siddhant Kishore, Andie Parry, Carolyn Moorman, Katherine Wells and Brian Carter Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ETThe Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests.