PUBLICATIONS

Through its publications, INSS aims to provide expert insights, cutting-edge research, and innovative solutions that contribute to shaping the national security discourse and preparing the next generation of leaders in the field.

 

Publications

Cover of EC Neurology

April 24, 2025

Assessing Anomalous Health Incidents Of “Havana Syndrome”: Potential Utility - And Issues - Of Using Modular Integrated Artificial Intelligence

Havana Syndrome refers to a constellation of neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms that have been classified as anomalous health incidents (AHIs).

Marine yells orders to squad members during Integrated Training Exercise.

April 17, 2025

Joint Force Quarterly 117 (2nd Quarter 2025)

Communication is a critical element to the human experience.

INSS Visiting Scholar Mr. Takahiro Shinagawa presents the interim report of his research on future strategic concepts for the Japan-U.S. Alliance around a conference table of INSS experts.

April 14, 2025

INSS Visiting Scholar Mr. Shinagawa Presents Research Brief

INSS Visiting Scholar Mr. Takahiro Shinagawa presented the interim report of his research on future strategic concepts for the Japan-U.S. Alliance.

A handout photo from the Iranian press office shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at a Nowruz event in Tehran on March 21.

March 31, 2025

What Would a Military Strike on Iran Mean for the Middle East?

An attack by the United States or Israel would have profound effects on domestic Iranian politics, the strategy of U.S. Gulf allies, and broader regional dynamics.

CSCL Arctic Ocean from afar

March 25, 2025

China’s exploitation of overseas ports and bases

This paper examines the potential for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to exploit its growing network of overseas ports and bases to challenge control of the seas in a conventional war with the United States.

INSS hosted Mr. Manabu Imakyurei (second from right), President of Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) on 19 March 2025 for a discussion on regional issues. INSS China Center Director Dr. Phil Saunders (front left) and VADM P.A. Garvin USN, President of NDU (second from the left), welcomed him to the University.

March 24, 2025

INSS hosts President of Japan's National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)

INSS hosted Mr. Manabu Imakyurei, President of Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) on 19 March 2025 for a discussion on regional issues

Dr. Joel Wuthnow is pictured at an event at Georgetown University to promote the book he co-authors, China's Quest for Military Supremacy.

March 24, 2025

INSS China Center authors talk "China’s Quest for Military Supremacy" at Georgetown University

On 17 March, INSS China's Center's Dr. Phil Saunders and Dr. Joel Wuthnow gave a presentation at Georgetown University, discussing their new book.

Cover art for the ChinaPower podcast by CSIS. A C and P are superimposed over one another with a pair of headphones around both letters. The words "ChinaPower"are written below and "CSIS" is displayed on the top right, on a red background.

March 17, 2025

China’s Quest for Military Supremacy: A Conversation with Dr. Joel Wuthnow and Dr. Phil Saunders

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joel Wuthnow and Dr. Phil Saunders discuss their new book, “China’s Quest for Military Supremacy.”

Todd Pennington, INSS Senior Research Fellow for Space Strategy and Policy (second to left), joined a panel on Legal Issues Arising from Nuclear Weapons in Outer Space at the U.S. Space Command's 5th Annual Legal Conference.

March 10, 2025

INSS Joins Panel at USSPACECOM's Fifth Annual Legal Conference

Todd Pennington, INSS Senior Research Fellow for Space Strategy and Policy, was featured on a panel at the U.S. Space Command's Fifth Annual Legal Conference.

Mr. Todd Pennington (center), INSS Senior Research Fellow for Space Strategy and Policy, discussed "dual-use" space technology as a panelist at a recent event hosted by the Colorado Space Business Roundtable. The panel, moderated by Skip Smith (Chair of the Space and Satellite Industry Group at Greenberg Traurig) also included Dennis Burnett (General Counsel for Hawkeye 360), Professor Jack Beard (Director of the Space, Cyber, and National Security Law Program at Nebraska College of Law), and Matt Linton (General Counsel for True Anomaly).

March 10, 2025

INSS Participates in Panel to Discuss Dual-Use Space Technology

Mr. Todd Pennington, INSS Senior Research Fellow for Space Strategy and Policy, discussed dual-use space technology as a panelist at a recent event hosted by the Colorado Space Business Roundtable.