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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Pezeshkian Aims to Strengthen Relations with Japan in All Fields
Iran’s view of Japan correlates to the Masoud Pezeshkian government’s view of the international order and its economic and political needs. The Pezeshkian administration has a post-polar view of the […]
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Martial Law and Political Polarization: What’s in Store for South Korea?
Abstract On December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared emergency martial law, shocking both the country and the rest of the world. However, the martial law was only in […]
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Russian and DPRK Military Cooperation in Ukraine – A Win-Win?
In early August 2024, Ukraine launched a significant offensive in the Kursk region in Western Russia which may have prompted the activation of the DPRK-Russia Strategic Partnership Agreement and triggered […]
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Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies and the Struggle for Global Inclusion
Considering the importance of multilateral institutions in global governance in the liberal world order, global stakeholders highly regard their memberships in international organizations to address various challenges and threats. Different […]
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Navigating the Indo-Pacific: How Australia and the EU Can Partner for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity
To navigate the choppy waters of the Indo-Pacific, the EU and Australia must be on the same wavelength regarding shared interests in rules, values, and an open and liberal economic […]
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Indo-Pacific as a Strategic Imperative for the EU: Whither Australia?
No global actor can afford to fall short in contributing to a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific—this particularly applies to a somewhat distracted European Union (EU). The EU should become […]
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Russia-DPRK Partnership: Implications for the West
This issue brief examines the evolving relationship between the DPRK and Russia, particularly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The partnership has deepened, with North Korea supporting Russia diplomatically […]
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China’s Quest for Military Technology through Foreign and Civil Sources: Strategic Trends under Xi Jinping and Tactical Adjustments amid Geopolitical Challenges
Over the past decades, the military capabilities of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have witnessed remarkable developments. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has transformed from a large yet […]
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Taiwan-PRC Crisis: What Cross-Strait Conflict Could Cost Europe
The escalating tensions between Taiwan and China pose significant economic and strategic challenges to the European Union, such as the inaccessibility of Taiwanese inputs, market, and capital. This issue brief […]
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Deciphering North Korea’s Military Activities
In 2024, the growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula have highlighted the unpredictability of North Korea’s military intentions. This issue brief evaluates the strategic behaviors of North Korea, particularly under […]