Through its publications INSS provides cutting-edge research, analyses, and innovative solutions on critical national security issues in support of the joint warfighter and Department of War stakeholders.
May 20, 2025
The South Korea-US Alliance Is Due for an Overhaul
At a time of growing U.S.-China competition, the purpose of the alliance is once again becoming a subject of debate.
May 13, 2025
INSS Presents at Sikkim Chapter of U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific: North Eastern Dialogue
Dr. Tom Lynch made a half hour virtual presentation on the evolving nature of great power competition and implications for India to the Northeast India Dialogue in Sikkum, India.
May 12, 2025
Sea Dragons: Special Operations and Chinese Military Strategy
Joel Wuthnow contributes to this new CSMI Red Book published by the China Maritime Studies Institute/Naval War College Press titled “Sea Dragons: Special Operations & Chinese Military Strategy.”
INSS Hosts Annual Academic Exchange between École de Guerre and NDU
On 8 May, INSS and faculty from CIC, CISA and NWC hosted the annual academic exchange between École de Guerre students and NDU faculty.
May 7, 2025
Strengthening the NPT: Bolstering the Three Pillars Against Disinformation
Sarah Gamberini, Senior Policy Fellow at the INSS Center for the Study of WMD, spoke at a side session of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Preparatory Committee for the Eleventh Review Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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 6, 2025
Xi Can’t Trust His Own Military
An unending purge in China's top military ranks raises serious questions over the country's readiness for offensive war.
May 5, 2025
China's Cockpit Advances Pose Challenges for U.S. Combat Pilots
China’s latest AI-enabled fighter jet systems are redefining the rules of air combat. With real-time predictive targeting and near-perfect accuracy, these advancements challenge even the most skilled U.S. pilots.
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.