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Cover Image for the Center for Disruptive Technology for Future Warfare Conference

July 8, 2025

INSS to host Center for Disruptive Technology and Future Warfare Conference

This conference, which will take place on 4 September 2025 at the NDU campus on Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, DC, explores how the DoD can adapt new technology and engage the defense industrial base (DIB) to support the warfighter.

June 30, 2025

INSS Presents to Visiting Delegation from National Defence College of India

On 11 June, Dr. Tom Lynch (INSS) gave the feature presentation on "Evolving Great Power Strategic Competition and Implications for India and South Asia Security" to the visiting delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi.

Mr. Paul J. David-Justus (INSS-CSWMD) and Dr. Casey Ellis (INSS-CSWMD) participated are pictured in a group photo with participants at the Nordic-Baltic Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Engagement in Helsinki, Finland.

June 11, 2025

INSS' WMD Center participates in Nordic-Baltic Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Engagement in Finland

Mr. Paul J. David-Justus (INSS-CSWMD) and Dr. Casey Ellis (INSS-CSWMD) participated in the Nordic-Baltic Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Engagement in Helsinki, Finland.

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.

Banner for the "Symposium: Deter, Counter, and Defeat: WMD Challenges for the Joint Warfighter," held July 16–17, 2025. The background features a collage of military imagery including a soldier in a gas mask, helicopters, amphibious troops, fighter jets, and a bomber aircraft. Silhouettes of soldiers and WMD (nuclear, biological, chemical) hazard symbols appear along the bottom. Logos at the bottom represent the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Institute for National Strategic Studies, and National Defense University.

June 10, 2025

2025 Annual Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Symposium

The Institute for National Strategic Studies’ Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction at National Defense University invites you to join us on 16-17 July 2025 for our Annual Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Symposium, entitled: "Deter, Counter, and Defeat: WMD Challenges for the Joint Warfighter."

A promotional image for a livestream event by Defense Priorities, featuring a grayscale aerial view of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier at sea. Bold white text reads: “NAVAL POWER: AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING CAPACITY AND COMPETITION WITH CHINA.” Additional text in the bottom right corner reads: “LIVESTREAM: Tuesday, May 27 @ 3 PM ET” and a red URL: “defp.org/naval-power

May 29, 2025

Naval power: American shipbuilding capacity and competition with China

T. X. Hammes, Distinguished Research Fellow in the INSS Center for Strategic and Military Power, joined Defense Priorities for a panel discussion on the reality of American shipbuilding and naval competition with China.

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.

Event photo for the Sikkim Chapter of the 'US Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific: North Eastern Dialogue'

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.

Denise Natali, Director of INSS, stands with Ecole de Guerre group outside National Defense University.

May 12, 2025

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.

Sarah Gamberini standing in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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.