Through its publications, INSS provides rigorous, forward‑looking research and analysis on critical national security issues that support the joint warfighter and inform Department of War decision‑makers.

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Submissions from 2021

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Arms Control in Today’s (Dis)Information Environment Part III, Jaclyn A. Kerr

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Doing Well by Doing Good? Strategic Competition and United Nations Peacekeeping, Bryce Loidolt

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A Weapon of Mass Destruction Strategy for the 21st Century, Al Mauroni, Zak Kallenborn, Seth Carus, and Ron Fizer

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Russia and Saudi Arabia: Old Disenchantments, New Challenges, John W. Parker and Thomas F. Lynch III

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Policy Roundtable: The Future of Trans-Atlantic Nuclear Deterrence, Christian Ruhl, John Gans, Michael C. Horowitz, Tobias Bunde, Amy J. Nelson, Alexander Vershbow, and Kristin Ven Bruusgaard

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Three’s Company? Prioritizing Trilateral Deterrence Against North Korea, Shane Smith and Brad Glosserman

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Winning the Fight Taiwan Cannot Afford to Lose, Drew Thompson

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PLA Overseas Operations in 2035: Inching Toward a Global Combat Capability, Joel Wuthnow, Phillip C. Saunders, and Ian Burns McCaslin

Submissions from 2020

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Infodemic, Justin Anderson and Sarah Jacobs Gamberini

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Baltics Left of Bang: Comprehensive Defense in the Baltic States, Dalia Bankauskaite, Janis Berzins, Deividas Slekys, Tony Lawrence, Brett Swaney, and T.X. Hammes

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The European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation: Implications for Transatlantic Security, Jonathan Dunn

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Social Media Weaponization: The Biohazard of Russian Disinformation Campaigns, Sarah Jacobs Gamberini

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The Micromanagement Myth and Mission Command: Making the Case for Oversight of Military Operations, Christopher J. Lamb

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The biosecurity benefits of genetic engineering attribution, Gregory Lewis and Gerald L. Epstein

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The rise of the futurists: The perils of predicting with futurethink, Alexander H. Montgomery and Amy J. Nelson

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Beyond Borders: PLA Command and Control of Overseas Operations, Dr. Phillip C. Saunders

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Baltics Left of Bang: Nordic Total Defense and Implications for the Baltic Sea Region, Håkon Lunde Saxi Ph.D., Bengt Sundelius, and Brett Swaney

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Modernizing biotechnology for the fight against COVID-19 and the future of pandemic response, Alexander Titus, Michelle Rozo, and Diane DiEuliis

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Embrace experimentation in biosecurity governance, Sam Weiss Evans and Gerald L. Epstein

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Just Another Paper Tiger? Chinese Perspectives on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, Dr. Joel Wuthnow

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The PLA Beyond Asia: China’s Growing Military Presence in the Red Sea Region, Dr. Joel Wuthnow

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China’s Inopportune Pandemic Assertiveness, Joel Wuthnow

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China’s Inopportune Pandemic Assertiveness, Joel Wuthnow

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System Overload: Can China’s Military Be Distracted in a War over Taiwan?, Joel Wuthnow

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China's 'New-Type' Private Think Tanks: Is 'New' Better?, Joel Wuthnow and Dingding Chen

Submissions from 2019

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Russia's Hypersonic Weapons, Paul I. Bernstein and Harrison Menke

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Finding Ender: Exploring the Intersections of Creativity, Innovation, and Talent Management in the U.S. Armed Forces, Susan F. Bryant and Andrew Harrison

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A Strategic Overview of Latin America: Identifying New Convergence Centers, Forgotten Territories, and Vital Hubs for Transnational Organized Crime, Douglas Farah and Kathryn Babineau

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El Salvador’s Recognition of the People’s Republic of China: A Regional Context, Douglas Farah and Caitlyn Yates

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Baltics Left of Bang: The Role of NATO with Partners in Denial-Based Deterrence, Robert M. Klein, Stefan Lundqvist, Ed Sumangil USAF, and Ulrica Pettersson Ph.D.

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Between Russia and Iran: Room to Pursue American Interests in Syria, John W. Parker

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The Enduring Relevance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, James J. Przystup

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Five Conundrums: The United States and the Conflict in Syria, Michael A. Ratney

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China's Other Army: The People's Armed Police in an Era of Reform, Joel Wuthnow

Books from 2018

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China's Strategic Support Force: A Force for a New Era, John Costello and Joe McReynolds

Books from 2017

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Chinese Military Diplomacy, 2003–2016: Trends and Implications, Kenneth Allen, Phillip C. Saunders, and John Chen

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Managing Military Readiness, Laura J. Junor

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India-Japan Strategic Cooperation and Implications for U.S. Strategy in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region, Thomas F. Lynch III and James J. Przystup

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Putin’s Syrian Gambit: Sharper Elbows, Bigger Footprint, Stickier Wicket, John W. Parker

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Asia and the Trump Administration: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Road Ahead, James J. Przystup and Phillip C. Saunders

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Chinese Perspectives on the Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic Rationales, Risks, and Implications, Joel Wuthnow

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Chinese Military Reforms in the Age of Xi Jinping: Drivers, Challenges, and Implications, Joel Wuthnow and Phillip C. Saunders

Books from 2016

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Frontier Security: The Case of Brazil, John A. Cope and Andrew Parks

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Will Technological Convergence Reverse Globalization?, T.X. Hammes

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Korean Unification and the Future of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, David F. Helvey

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Reflections on U.S.-Cuba Military-to-Military Contacts, Hal Klepak

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Cross-Functional Teams in Defense Reform: Help or Hindrance?, Christopher J. Lamb

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National Security Reform and the 2016 Election, Christopher J. Lamb and Joseph Bond

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China’s Future SSBN Command and Control Structure, David C. Logan

India’s Naxalite Insurgency: History, Trajectory, and Implications for U.S.-India Security Cooperation on Domestic Counterinsurgency, Thomas F. Lynch III

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The Return of Foreign Fighters to Central Asia: Implications for U.S. Counterterrorism Policy, Thomas F. Lynch III, Michael Bouffard, Lesley King, and Graham Vickowski

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The NATO Warsaw Summit: How to Strengthen Alliance Cohesion, Alexander Mattelaer

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Supporting Democracy in Erdoǧan’s Turkey: The Role of Think Tanks, Richard H.M. Outzen and Ryan Schwing

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China’s Goldwater-Nichols? Assessing PLA Organizational Reforms, Phillip C. Saunders and Joel Wuthnow

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Posing Problems Without an Alliance: China-Iran Relations after the Nuclear Deal, Joel Wuthnow

Books from 2015

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Understanding Putin Through a Middle Eastern Looking Glass, John W. Parker

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The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Review of the Guidelines for Defense Cooperation, James J. Przystup

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Red China's "Capitalist Bomb": Inside the Chinese Neutron Bomb Program, Jonathan Ray

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China Moves Out: Stepping Stones Toward a New Maritime Strategy, Christopher H. Sharman

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An Empirical Analysis of Claimant Tactics in the South China Sea, Christopher D. Yung and Patrick McNulty

Books from 2014

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The Defense Acquisition Trilemma: The Case of Brazil, Patrice Franko

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The Bosnian Train and Equip Program: A Lesson in Interagency Integration of Hard and Soft Power, Christopher J. Lamb, Sarah Arkin, and Sally Scudder

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The Rising Terrorist Threat in Tanzania: Domestic Islamist Militancy and Regional Threats, Andre LeSage

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Strategy and Force Planning in a Time of Austerity, Michael J. Meese

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The U.S. “Rebalance” and Europe: Convergent Strategies Open Doors to Improved Cooperation, Leo G. Michel and James J. Przystup

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The Flawed Strategic Debate on Syria, Richard H.M. Outzen

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Targeted Killing of Terrorists, Nicholas Rostow

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The Indian Jihadist Movement: Evolution and Dynamics, Stephen Tankel

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“Not an Idea We Have to Shun”: Chinese Overseas Basing Requirements in the 21st Century, Christopher D. Yung, Ross Rustici, Scott Devary, and Jenny Lin

Books from 2013

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China’s Forbearance Has Limits: Chinese Threat and Retaliation Signaling and Its Implications for a Sino-American Military Confrontation, Paul H.B. Godwin and Alice L. Miller

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Crisis Stability and Nuclear Exchange Risks on the Subcontinent: Major Trends and the Iran Factor, Thomas F. Lynch III

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Russia Still Matters: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities for the Obama Administration, John W. Parker and Michael Kofman

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Transitional Justice for Syria, Nicholas Rostow

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The New NATO Policy Guidelines on Counterterrorism: Analysis, Assessments, and Actions, Stefano Santamato

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The Rebalance to Asia: U.S.-China Relations and Regional Security, Phillip C. Saunders

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Next Steps in Syria, Judith S. Yaphe

Books from 2012

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Building Future Transatlantic Interoperability Around a Robust NATO Response Force, Charles Barry

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Widening Gaps in U.S. and European Defense Capabilities and Cooperation, Charles Barry and Hans Binnendijk

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NATO Reassurance and Nuclear Reductions: Creating the Conditions, Hans Binnendijk and Catherine McArdle Kelleher

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Space and the Joint Fight, Robert L. Butterworth

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Post-Asad Syria: Opportunity or Quagmire?, Patrick Clawson

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Trust, Engagement, and Technology Transfer: Underpinnings for U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation, E. Richard Downes

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Raising Our Sights: Russian-American Strategic Restraint in an Age of Vulnerability, David C. Gompert and Michael Kofman

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Sino-American Strategic Restraint in an Age of Vulnerability, David C. Gompert and Phillip C. Saunders

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NATO and the ICC: Time for Cooperation?, Ulf Haeussler

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Offshore Control: A Proposed Strategy for an Unlikely Conflict, T.X. Hammes

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Cross-currents in French Defense and U.S. Interests, Leo G. Michel

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Russia and the Iranian Nuclear Program: Replay or Breakthrough?, John W. Parker

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Japan-China Relations 2005–2010: Managing Between a Rock and a Hard Place An Interpretative Essay, James J. Przystup

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Managing Sino-U.S. Air and Naval Interactions: Cold War Lessons and New Avenues of Approach, Mark E. Redden and Phillip C. Saunders

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Grand Strategy and International Law, Nicholas Rostow

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Deception, Disinformation, and Strategic Communications: How One Interagency Group Made a Major Difference, Fletcher Schoen and Christopher J. Lamb

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Protecting NATO’s Advantage in Space, Gregory Schulte

Books from 2011

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The Ongoing Insurgency in Southern Thailand: Trends in Violence, Counterinsurgency Operations, and the Impact of National Politics, Zachary Abuza

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Small Nuclear Reactors for Military Installations: Capabilities, Costs, and Technological Implications, Richard B. Andres and Hanna L. Brett

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European Energy Security: Reducing Volatility of Ukraine-Russia Natural Gas Pricing Disputes, Richard B. Andres and Michael Kofman

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Conventional Prompt Global Strike: Strategic Asset or Unusable Liability?, M. Elaine Bunn and Vincent Manzo

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The Emergence of China in the Middle East, James Chen

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Brazil and the United States: The Need for Strategic Engagement, Luigi R. Einaudi

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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Lessons for the Arab Spring of 2011?, Michael Eisenstadt