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September 18, 2026: Jagannath Panda, head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, was quoted by the South China Morning Post on Pakistan’s newly acquired Chinese-made short-range air defense system. “More importantly, Pakistan appears to be filling a vulnerability at the lower end of its layered air-defence architecture,” Panda said. “Its acquisition […]

September 17, 2026: Dr. Jagannath Panda attended the Third ASEAN Think Tanks Summit (ATTS), which was held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta from 14-15 September 2026. The summit brought together more than 150 participants from ASEAN states and Dialogue & Development Partners under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.” Importantly, the discussions were intended […]

September 16, 2026: The recording of the webinar “Research and Innovation Series (RIS) Part IX: Finland’s Approach to Research and Innovation Security” is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. Drawing on Finland’s comprehensive security model, this webinar examined how government authorities, research organizations, universities, and industry work together to strengthen research resilience while maintaining open […]

On September 10, ISDP had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable discussion with Roy Kamphausen, Special Advisor to the President and Senior Fellow for Chinese Security at The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). Building on Mr. Kamphausen’s expertise and knowledge of the topic, the discussion focused on the evolution of China’s military power, the People’s Liberation […]

September 9, 2026: Genevieve Donnellon-May, Associated Research Fellow, was quoted by Channel News Asia on China’s rural commerce/cooperative network as a food-security buffer. “A range of pressures – from systemic competition with the US, lessons from COVID-19, chokepoint and trade disruptions, wars and increasingly extreme weather events – have certainly sharpened these fears,” said Genevieve […]

September 9, 2026: Dr. Jagannath Panda, Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, spoke at the 2026 World Knowledge Forum in Seoul from 8-9 September 2026. The theme of the 2026 forum was “The Promethean Moment: Architecting the Co-Intelligence Order.” Dr. Panda was a panelist at the session ‘Reshaping Global Supply […]

September 8, 2026: In-bum Chun, Distinguished Military Fellow, was quoted by Reuters regarding South Korea’s consideration of a military role to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Find the article here. Retired Lieutenant General Chun In-bum said protecting the waterway serves South Korea’s national interests. South Korea depends heavily on the Strait of Hormuz for […]

September 4, 2026: Dr. Niklas Swanström, ISDP’s Executive Director, recently participated in the North Star Forum in Władysławowo, where he joined the high-level panel discussion “Digital Wall and Maritime Horizon: AI in Strategic Border Protection.” The session brought together experts, policymakers, and security practitioners to examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in safeguarding critical maritime and border regions. During the panel, Dr. Swanström focused on the strategic implications of AI-enabled border protection in two increasingly important security environments: the Taiwan Strait and the Baltic Sea region. He highlighted how emerging technologies, including advanced data analytics, autonomous monitoring systems, and AI-supported decision-making tools, are reshaping the way states monitor maritime activities, identify security risks, and respond to evolving threats. Drawing on developments in both regions, Dr. Swanström discussed the similarities and differences between contested and strategically sensitive maritime spaces. He emphasized the importance of integrating technological innovation with international cooperation, […]

September 3, 2026: The recording of the webinar “Hai-Eu Dialogue Series – Part I: Institutional Opening Up: Advancing Free Trade Port Governance and Connectivity” is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. The inaugural webinar of the Hai-Eu Dialogue Series brings together perspectives from Europe and China to explore how institutional opening up, port governance, hinterland connectivity, […]

September 1, 2026: The recording of the Silk Cage Series – Webinar VI: Ports, Power, and Political Access: China’s Strategic Grip over Sri Lanka is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. Within the broader Silk Cage Series, organized by the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs under its research project, The Silk Noose: China’s […]