Through its publications, INSS provides rigorous, forward‑looking research and analysis on critical national security issues that support the joint warfighter and inform Department of War decision‑makers.
May 7, 2025
China's Overseas Bases & the Transition to War, with T.X. Hammes on Midrats podcast
The People’s Republic of China continues to expand its already well-established contestation of ownership, access, and control of ports throughout the world.
INSS Participates in Roundtable with Foundation for Strategic Research Visiting Fellows
Dr. Tom Lynch, Dr. Lisa Aronsson, and Mr. Brett Swaney of INSS participated in a roundtable dialogue with visiting fellows from the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique [Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS)]
May 1, 2025
Briefing on Nuclear Narrative Considerations for NATO to Nuclear Policy Group: Brussels
At the request of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Nuclear and Countering WMD Policy, Sarah Gamberini delivered a presentation on developing strategic communications plans for countering adversary information warfare campaigns focused on weapons of mass destruction to the Nuclear Policy Group’s High Level Group at NATO Headquarters in April 2025.
April 30, 2025
INSS Participates in Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Balkans Regional Engagement in Slovenia
On 15 April, Mr. Paul J. David-Justus and Senior Policy Fellow Dr. Kathleen Ellis facilitated a tabletop exercise at the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Balkans Regional Engagement in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Feb. 20, 2025
INSS’ CSWMD joins DTRA to Host Biothreat Deterrence Roundtable, Strengthening Avenues for Strategic Deterrence
The United States and its allies and partners face an increasingly complex range of potential biothreats. How should the United States conceptualize, plan, and implement tailored deterrence strategies against evolving biological weapons threats? DTRA sponsored the NDU Institute for National Strategic Studies Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CSWMD) to hold an exploratory roundtable to examine this topic.