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Every semester, the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) welcomes university students and recent graduates to take part in its internship program. During their time at the Institute, interns gain hands-on experience in an international environment, work alongside staff on publications, and have the opportunity to develop independent research projects. As they grow into […]

October 8, 2026: Are you looking for work experience in the field of international security and development? Do you have a particular interest in Asia? Now is the time to apply for our spring 2027 internships: Specifically, we are looking for interns for our China Center, Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, Taiwan Center, […]

October 6, 2026: On October 5, the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) hosted a roundtable discussion with Jeffrey Stoff, Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Stockholm Center for Research and Innovation Security (SCRIS) and President of the Center for Research Security & Integrity. Jeffrey Stoff presented the current research security environment in the […]

October 6, 2026: ISDP welcomes Clara Oxenvad as a Junior Research Fellow: Clara Oxenvad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a specialization in Security Studies from the Swedish Defence University. Her interests include foreign policy and security dynamics in East Asia, an area she specialized in during her studies. Her Bachelor’s thesis focused […]

October 5, 2026: Genevieve Donnellon-May, Associated Research Fellow, was interviewed by Canal 22 Web about the BRICS countries seeking to finance the restoration of degraded land. “Researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May argued that the bloc already has tools at its disposal to move forward. Among them, she highlighted the New Development Bank’s portfolio, which includes more than […]

October 5, 2026: At CAMCA, Uzbekistan Revives Push for a Stronger Regional Body: S. Frederick Starr, Chairman, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, was quoted by the Times of Central Asia. “S. Frederick Starr, chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, also called for stronger regional institutions at the forum, arguing that institutional development needed to support the expansion […]

October 5, 2026: CAMCA Forum Explores Prospects for Greater Regional Convergence: S. Frederick Starr, Chairman, Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, was quoted by the Astana Times. Find the article here.

October 2, 2026: Mats Engman, Distinguished Military Fellow at ISDP, was interviewed by Latvian Radio about the current situation in South Korea, focusing on conscription and the security threat from North Korea. Read the interview here (in Latvian).

October 2, 2026: In-bum Chun, Distinguished Military Fellow at ISDP, was interviewed by Arirang News about South Korea marking Armed Forces Day amid tensions over DMZ landmine blast. Watch the interview here.

October 2, 2026: Genevieve Donnellon-May, Associated Research Fellow, was interviewed by BRICS TV on land restoration becoming a new investment sector. “The COP17 Conference in Ulaanbaatar concluded with the mobilisation of US$1.3 billion in new and prospective investments for land restoration and drought resilience in 23 countries, demonstrating the possibility of rapidly developing this model […]