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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 […]

August 31, 2026: What does Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India mean for China? Jagannath Panda, Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, was quoted by the South China Morning Post. “India confronts China along the Himalayan frontier, while Japan faces growing Chinese military activity in the East China Sea […]

August 28, 2026: Jagannath Panda, Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, was quoted by the Financial Times on the Himalayan flood and China’s dam-building program in Tibet. “Human-induced infrastructural development can also contribute to seismic risks,” said Jagannath Panda. Panda said the mega-dam project “in terms of both its volume […]

August 25, 2026: The recording of the webinar “Research and Innovation Series (RIS) – Part VIII: Open Science under Pressure: Germany’s Experience with Research and Innovation Security Challenges” is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. In this webinar, Dr. Alicia Hennig, ISDP’s Associated Senior Research Fellow, examined how Germany’s approach to research and innovation security is evolving, […]

August 24, 2026: In-bum Chun, Distinguished Military Fellow, wrote for The Korea Times that Donald Trump’s decision to substantially reduce the U.S.-ROK combined military exercise should concern South Koreans. Several news outlets took up this commentary, including: CNBC: Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness Newscord: Trump Orders […]

August 24, 2026: Jagannath Panda, Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, was quoted by the South China Morning Post on China, the US, and Middle Powers, as well as on Elbridge Colby’s speech in Manila on August 10, 2026. Jagannath Panda said Colby was signalling that Washington now saw defence […]

August 21, 2026: The recording of the Digital Taiwan Lecture Series – Taiwan’s Electoral System and the 2026 Local Elections is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. This webinar explored the historical development of Taiwan’s electoral system and examined how the current system functions today. It discussed the upcoming local elections in November and their […]