Publications
The Institute for Security and Development Policy regularly issues a variety of publications ranging from shorter Policy Briefs to more comprehensive studies in its Asia and Silk Road Papers series. Explore the different series below. If you’d like to contribute to our publications, please contact Jagannath Panda, Editor, at jpanda@isdp.eu, and read our submission guidelines.
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Creating ‘Facts on the Mountains’: China’s Gray Zone Playbook in the Himalayas
China’s policy in the Himalayas represents a calculated and systematic application of the gray zone strategy previously honed in its maritime territorial disputes. Rather than relying solely on direct military […]
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Xi Jinping in Lhasa: Spectacular Delusions
The spectacular party-state has a frontier construction theory that classifies Tibet as a national security risk, because Tibet is full of Tibetans, for whom the Party’s interest do not come […]
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Taiwan’s National Security Strategy under Trump 2.0
Compared to the cautious restraint of his first term, Trump 2.0 exudes confidence and the demeanor of a domineering CEO in a context of international politics. By fully leveraging America’s […]
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The Ecological Cost of Security: Military Development and Environmental Change in Tibet
Summary The expansion of the Tibet Military Region represents a critical intersection of geopolitical strategy and environmental preservation, creating complex challenges for both regional security and global climate patterns. This […]
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Strengthening the Liberal International Order through Enhanced Korea–Nordic Cooperation
The global governance landscape is at a critical turning point. The foundations of the liberal international order—such as the multilateral trading system and shared norms and rules—are weakening, while the […]
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The Fourth Phase in the Taiwan Strait Military Standoff: Emerging Dynamics and the Prospect of War
KEY TAKEAWAYS The cross-strait military standoff has entered its fourth phase—a “renewed cold war”—following China’s military drills in 2022, signaling heightened risks for armed confrontation. Military exercises, force deployments, and […]
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Europe’s Green Technology Development: Chinese Challenges to Research and Innovation Security
As Europe pursues its ambitious Green Deal objectives, the continent faces complex challenges in balancing open scientific collaboration with the need to protect strategic green technologies and intellectual property. This […]
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Safeguarding the Global Chip Supply: Lessons from PRC’s Technology Acquisition Tactics in Taiwan
Taiwan’s technological advantage, especially in the semiconductor sector, serves as a key factor for deterring a Chinese invasion. However, there are documented cases of the PRC using multiple strategies to […]
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China’s Military-Civil Fusion in Space: Strategic Transformations and Implications for Europe
Key takeaways China’s Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) strategy is a multi-purpose tool to enhance national power, accelerate technological innovation, and drive industrial and economic development. MCF has reshaped China’s space […]
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From Domination to Co-Creation: How Taiwan Sustains Semiconductor Leadership through Adaptive Industrial Policy
Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, global supply chains are experiencing an unprecedented realignment. Semiconductors have emerged as a strategic asset, an industry where Taiwan has cemented global leadership. Its tech expertise, […]