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General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Commanding General for the unified U.N. forces Aiding the Republic of Korea to repel the North Korean Communists, and a staff officer (right) inspecting a Communist tank, destroyed during the recent U.N. landings at Incho.

Aug. 1, 2025

The Variables of OPCON: The History of the "Control Rod" Logic

The control rod logic, while not outwardly promoted by U.S. officials, had reemerged to shape the process around the status of wartime OPCON.

A black-and-white map of Europe and parts of Russia is overlaid with chess pieces. A prominent gold king stands in the area near Moscow, surrounded by toppled silver pawns, suggesting a geopolitical metaphor for dominance or conflict in the region.

July 16, 2025

INSS joins Power Vertical Podcast to talk rising tensions between Russia, Azerbaijan

In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Jeffrey Mankoff about rising tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan following a brutal crackdown and arrests on both sides.

Podcast cover art for "Russian Roulette" by CSIS. The design features a black-and-white photo of a historic Russian building overlaid on a red map of Moscow. Three diagonal black lines intersect the top right corner. The podcast title is in bold black letters at the bottom, and "CSIS" appears in the upper left corner.

July 16, 2025

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Geopolitics in the South Caucasus

Jeffrey Mankoff, a Distinguished Research Fellow in the INSS Center for Strategy and Military Power (CSMP), joined The Russian Roulette podcast.

The White House is pictured behind a large-scale fence at night.

July 7, 2025

Iran’s Strategic Crossroads: Options Beyond the Axis?

Events of 2023-2024, culminating with the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, have brought Iran’s regional strategy—a triad of ballistic missile capabilities, nuclear latency, and a decentralized network of regional armed partners—to a moment of reckoning.

President Donald Trump sits with senior national security officials in the White House Situation Room during the U.S. operation targeting Iran's nuclear program on June 22, 2025.

July 6, 2025

A Better Way to Talk About Risk

Defense planners are prepared to accept risk to deter China, but what does that mean for counterterrorism?

A promotional image for the radio show "Korea 24" on KBS World Radio. It features a man in a blue blazer and light shirt, smiling with arms crossed. The background has a gradient of light blue and white with wave designs. The text "KOREA 24" is prominently displayed next to him, and the KBS World Radio logo is at the bottom.

June 10, 2025

Dr. Clint Work featured on Korea 24 Radio Show

On 10 June, Dr. Clint Work provided commentary on potential changes in the U.S. force posture on the Korean Peninsula for Korea 24.

A formation of U.S. military personnel stands in uniform on a gravel parade ground, saluting during a formal ceremony. The front row consists of officers and enlisted members in various camouflage patterns, with one soldier holding a flag. Behind them, more soldiers stand in formation. Military vehicles and international flags are visible in the background.

June 10, 2025

Wartime transfer of command and South Korea's original nuclear armament theory

Dr. Clint Work provided media commentary on the U.S.-ROK alliance for the Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan's oldest daily newspapers.

Mr. Todd Pennington (INSS) speaks behind a podium and presents on Space and Law in Competition and Conflict at the Northeast Asia Operations and International Law Conference, presented by the Korea Tri-Command SJA Office.

May 28, 2025

INSS Presents at Northeast Asia International and Operational Law Conference in Seoul

Mr. Todd Pennington provided a presentation on Space and Law in Competition and Conflict at the Northeast Asia International and Operational Law Conference, presented by the Korea Tri-Command SJA Office on 21 May and 22 May 2025.