RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

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Dr. Denise Natali (left) and Dr. Mahsa Rouhi (right) sit opposite of each other during an INSS National Security Talk.

March 17, 2026

INSS hosts National Security Talk on Iran

On 13 March, Dr. Mahsa Rouhi led a timely, regional security discussion on Operation Epic Fury.

NATO Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security Scott Bray (left) stands next to INSS China's Center Dr. Phillip Saunders (right).

March 10, 2026

INSS briefs NATO Committee on Proliferation about 'China’s Nuclear Weapons Posture and Launch on Warning'

On 6 March, INSS China Center Director Dr. Phillip Saunders briefed the NATO Committee on Proliferation about “China’s Nuclear Weapons Posture and Launch on Warning.”

Flyer promoting "China's Quest for Military Supremacy" with Dr. Joel Wuthnow and Dr. Phil Saunders for an OSD Speaker Series.

March 9, 2026

INSS joins OSD Historical Office Speaker Series

On 4 March, Dr. Phillip Saunders and Dr. Joel Wuthnow spoke about their co-authored book, China’s Quest for Military Supremacy, to an audience of 180 people at the Pentagon as part of the OSD Historical Office Speaker Series.

Dr. Giordano sits on a couch as he faces the hosts of NATDEF, a podcast hosted by NDU's College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC).

Feb. 26, 2026

Disruptive Technology & the Future of Warfare, Discussion with Dr. James Giordano

Dr. James Giordano joins the NATDEF podcast, hosted by NDU's College of Information and Cyberspace.

The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) welcomed two experts from Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), Dr. Hiroshi Yamazoe and Mr. Reito Kaneko, for a research dialogue. They are pictured with Dr. Phil Saunders (left) and Dr. Clint Work in INSS. They all stand in the atrium of National Defense University.

Jan. 22, 2026

INSS hosts counterparts from Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)

On 21 Jan, the Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) welcomed two experts from Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), Dr. Hiroshi Yamazoe and Mr. Reito Kaneko, for a research dialogue.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (right) walk side by side down a hall to attend a welcoming ceremony ahead of their talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 6.

Nov. 25, 2025

INSS joins NUPI Russia Conference 2025

INSS Distinguished Research Fellow Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff participated in the NUPI Russia Conference 2025: Russian power practices and repertoires.

Dr. Clint Work (right) is facing ahead in a suit and tie, with the words "ROK-U.S. Alliance: The Near Future—A Dialogue" with Dr. Clint Work's name and affiliation with the Institute for National Strategic Studies at National Defense University.

Sept. 9, 2025

ROK-U.S. Alliance: The Near Future—A Dialogue with Dr. Clint Work

Dr. Clint Work joined the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Dialogue podcast.

Cover art for the podcast 'School of War with Aaron MacLean,' featuring two soldiers in combat. One soldier is standing and pressing a rifle down on a soldier lying on the ground, both wearing military helmets and uniforms. The background is a solid blue, with the title in large white letters at the top.

Aug. 13, 2025

INSS China Center Researchers join School of War Podcast

INSS China Center Director Dr. Phillip Saunders and Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joel Wuthnow are interviewed discussing their new book China’s Quest for Military Supremacy on the latest School of War podcast.

Illustration of two soldiers facing each other: a Chinese soldier on the left with a red background featuring the Chinese flag, and a U.S. soldier on the right with a blue and green background featuring the American flag. Bold text in the center reads “How to Preserve Peace.” The image is a thumbnail for a National Committee on U.S.-China Relations video discussing how the U.S. and China use deterrence to maintain peace, featuring INSS China Center Senior Research Fellow Joel Wuthnow.

Aug. 6, 2025

How the U.S. and China Use Deterrence to Preserve Peace

On 1 August 2025, INSS China Center Senior Research Fellow Joel Wuthnow appeared in a National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Faultlines video on “How the U.S. and China Use Deterrence to Preserve Peace.”

Promotional image for the "China Desk Podcast" by Federal Newswire, featuring host Steve Yates. The background is red with white and yellow text. Steve Yates is shown in a suit and tie at the bottom left. The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Aug. 6, 2025

INSS China Center Researchers join China Desk Podcast

On 5 August 2025, INSS China Center Director Phillip Saunders and Center Senior Research Fellow Joel Wuthnow appeared on the China Desk podcast with Steve Yates to discuss their book China’s Quest for Military Supremacy.