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.
Sept. 17, 2025
Autonomous Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflict: Toward a Model of Strategic Integration, Ethical Authority, and Operational Constraint
Artificially intelligent systems are being developed to have iteratively autonomous function, and these systems are increasingly being considered for use in military settings, weapon platforms, and operations.
Sept. 9, 2025
Expendable Drones: Appreciating the Evolving Technology – and Character – of War
This publication address the expanding weaponized capabilities — and threats — of unmanned vehicular systems when coupled to iterative forms of artificial intelligence.
Sept. 4, 2025
Evaluating Anomalous Health Incidents of the Havana Syndrome: The Case for a Structured Qualitative and Quantitative Symptom Assessment Instrument
Dr. Giordano writes his latest publication for EC Neurology that explicates the need, and calls for the development of a systematic questionnaire to assess the symptoms of patients with anomalous health incidents (AHI) of the Havana Syndrome.
Aug. 25, 2025
Moving at WARP Speed Toward Developing the Cyborg Soldier
There is an adage that the fruits of scientific achievement applicable to real-world settings tend to blossom with the fertilization of time and trends.
July 30, 2025
Insect-Sized Microdrones: A Tiny Vector for Big Biothreats
Recent demonstrations by China’s National University of Defense Technology, aired on state broadcast CCTV-7, revealed mosquito-sized robotic micro-unmanned aerial vehicles that are approximately two centimeters long and weigh 0.3 grams.
July 28, 2025
Bold New Bioweapons: Part 2 — Bold Bolstering of Deterrence and Defense
Last week’s Strategic Insights addressed how biotechnology has emerged as a foundational and formidable element in the evolving character of warfare. The integrative convergence of big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced bioengineering and manufacturing has created rapidly expanding dual-use capabilities that can be leveraged in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements.
July 22, 2025
Drone Delivery of Bioweapons: Responsibilities for Force Readiness
The U.S. National Drone Association recently sponsored the inaugural international U.S. Military Drone Crucible Championship to provide a venue for American and allied military drone training, advanced piloting, operational utility, and countermeasure capability.
July 14, 2025
Major Concerns About Microelectronics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is decisively shaping the future of warfare. It accelerates decision cycles, extends operational reach, and enables exercised control of the informational, and cognitive dimensions of engagement.
July 8, 2025
INSS Hosts Disruptive Technology for Future Warfare Conference
This conference took place on 4 September 2025 and explored how the DoW can adapt new technology and engage the defense industrial base (DIB) to support the warfighter.
Strategic Innovation in the DoD FY 2026 RDTE Budget: Leveraging Disruptive Technologies for Deterrence, Defense, and Command and Control
The Department of Defense FY 2026 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) budget request marks a strategic inflection that reflects a doctrinal shift toward convergent disruptive technologies, and with it, a re-posturing of how deterrence, defense and decisive command will be engaged on the near-future battlefield.