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On March 9, 2017, the Institute for Security and Development Policy welcomed Dr. Martina Klimešová, Programme Manager at the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and Associated Research Fellow with ISDP, for a presentation on water diplomacy and the opportunities and challenges for third party involvement. Dr. Klimešová opened her presentation by introducing the Stockholm International […]

ISDP is a partner in the project Enablement besides Constraints: Addressing a Cyber Multidisciplinary Framework for the Promotion of Human Security in the European High North (ECoHuCy), together with the Northern Institute of Environmental and Minority Law, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway and Swansea University (UK). The project is […]

“In February, the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, published a report citing “overwhelming evidence” including statements of diplomats, as wellas an unnamed Chinese official, that Chinese troops were patrolling inside Afghanistan, though the article also cited a denial by Sediq Sediqi, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s ministry of internal affairs.”

“China has shown deepening concern over this, which has found expression in its increasing emphasis on security in its dealings with its neighbors to the West”.

Join our international team in Stockholm for the fall semester! ISDP offers 6-8 internship positions for students of social sciences, area studies, economics, communications or law. Follow the links below to find out more about the individual positions and how to apply. Internship Opportunities: Silk Road Studies Program August/September, 2017 – January, 2018 Internship Opportunities: Asia […]

March 11, 2017: Halil Karaveli appeared on Swedish National Radio’s show Konflikt. He gave his insight on the upcoming referendum in Turkey and the implications of a “yes” win on the country’s politics. You can listen to the audio below( in Swedish).

“Man var tvungen att anpassa sig till Erdogan och göra sig beroende av honom på grund av flyktingavtalet. Nu kammar man den egna opinionen medhårs”

On March 13, 2017, Dr. Lars Vargö visits SWEA, Swedish Women’s Educational Association, to deliver a presentation on Japan och välfärdens utmaningar (Japan and the Challenges of Welfare). Read more on Swea’s website.

On March 3, 2017, the Institute for Security and Development Policy welcomed Dr. Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen for a presentation on ‘Domestic Disruption and Geopolitical Continuity – The Arctic Under Trump.’ The event was moderated by Dr. Niklas Swanström, Director of ISDP. Dr. Bertelsen started his presentation by covering how international relations have had a major […]

On March 4 2017, Visiting Fellow Suat Kınıklıoğlu spoke at the 21st Karlsruhe Dialogues: Open Society and its Enemies, in Karlsruhe, Germany. His presentation focused on the global trend of rising authoritarianism, and was entitled The Rise of Authoritarianism: Global Trends against Democracy. The event was organized by the Centre for Cultural and General Studies of the Karslruhe […]