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February 16, 2026: Niklas Swanström, ISDP’s Executive Director, was interviewed by Dagens Nyheter on Kim Jong-Un being close to appointing his daughter Kim Ju-Ae as his successor. “He wants to build up the myth surrounding her,” says Niklas Swanström. Read the whole article here (in Swedish).

February 16, 2026: Niklas Swanström, ISDP’s Executive Director, was interviewed by SvD on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the government being set to expand the military and cut taxes amid growing tensions with China and North Korea. Niklas Swanström says that Takaichi now has a “huge opportunity to change Japan’s future.” Trump’s support could […]

February 4, 2026: The recording of the webinar “Gender Polarization among the Youth in South Korea: Predictors, Military Consequences, and Insights from Sweden” is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. This webinar examines the various predictors of gender polarization, with particular attention to the experiences of youth and the social consequences of military obligations. It analyzes both […]

February 3, 2026: On February 2nd, the ISDP Korea Center, along with Dr. Hannah June Kim, organized a meeting with Charlotte Isaksson, Senior Gender Advisor at the Director of Strategic Plans and Policy of the Swedish Armed Forces. Accompanying her were also Kirke Kyander, Gender Advisor, and Anna Sjölander, HR-strategist for Gender Equality and Diversity […]

February 2, 2026: Dr. Jagannath Panda participated as a Keynote speaker in an event titled “Multipolarity Debated: New Opportunities or New Instabilities?” in Berlin on 29 January. This event was jointly organized by Harici, a media and think-tank house from Turkey, along with the Eurasia Society in Berlin. Several European and Asian experts participated in […]

January 30, 2026: In-bum Chun, Distinguished Military Fellow, was interviewed by Arirang on the question “Can South Korea secure Canada’s submarine project?”. Watch the interview here.

January 30, 2026: Jagannath Panda, Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, was quoted by Science Business on the EU-India deal, which highlights growing alignment on technology policy. “Green transition is the strongest area of convergence,” said Jagannath Panda. “Green hydrogen stands out in particular.” The other big area of overlap […]

January 29, 2026: Niklas Swanström, ISDP’s Executive Director, was interviewed by AFP on what top general Zhang Youxia’s fall means for China’s military. “This represents maximal personal control over China’s armed forces – theoretically,” said Niklas Swanström. Read the article here.

January 29, 2026: The recording of the webinar “US Perspectives on Research and Innovation Security” is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. This webinar is the second part in a series on Research and Innovation (RIS), organized by the Stockholm Center for Research and Innovation Security. This webinar series aims to promote dialogue and exchange […]

January 26, 2026: In-bum Chun, Distinguished Military Fellow, was quoted by the Korea Times on the plan to dissolve the Defense Counterintelligence Command (DCC) in South Korea. “The primary role of the DCC lies in preventing military coups,” Chun said, asking who would suffer most if such coups could no longer be prevented. Read the […]