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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Books from 2011

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A Review of the 2001 Bonn Conference and Application to the Road Ahead in Afghanistan, Mark Fields and Ramsha Ahmed

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NATO and the Arab Spring, Isabelle François

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Whither the Medvedev Initiative on European Security?, Isabelle François

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Getting Beyond Taiwan? Chinese Foreign Policy and PLA Modernization, Michael A. Glosny

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Secret Weapon: High-value Target Teams as an Organizational Innovation, Christopher J. Lamb and Evan Munsing

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Countering the Lord’s Resistance Army in Central Africa, Andre Le Sage

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The Evolving Threat of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Andre LeSage

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Deterrence and Escalation in Cross-domain Operations: Where Do Space and Cyberspace Fit?, Vincent Manzo

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Finland, Sweden, and NATO: From “Virtual” to Formal Allies?, Leo G. Michel

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Joint Interagency Task Force–South: The Best Known, Least Understood Interagency Success, Evan Munsing and Christopher J. Lamb

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Russia’s Revival: Ambitions, Limitations, and Opportunities for the United States, John W. Parker

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Korean Futures: Challenges to U.S. Diplomacy of North Korean Regime Collapse, Ferial Ara Saeed and James J. Przystup

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Chinese Military Transparency: Evaluating the 2010 Defense White Paper, Phillip C. Saunders and Ross Rustici

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Buy, Build, or Steal: China’s Quest for Advanced Military Aviation Technologies, Phillip C. Saunders and Joshua K. Wiseman

Books from 2010

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Avoiding a Crisis of Confidence in the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent, John P. Caves Jr.

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Reforming the Inter-American Defense Board, John A. Cope

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Private Contractors in Conflict Zones: The Good, the Bad, and the Strategic Impact, T.X. Hammes

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Assessing Chinese Military Transparency, Michael Kiselycznyk and Phillip C. Saunders

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Civil-Military Relations in China: Assessing the PLA’s Role in Elite Politics, Michael Kiselycznyk and Phillip C. Saunders

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Chief of Mission Authority as a Model for National Security Integration, Christopher J. Lamb and Edward Marks

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Africa’s Irregular Security Threats: Challenges for U.S. Engagement, Andre Le Sage

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Somalia’s Endless Transition: Breaking the Deadlock, Andre Le Sage

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Prioritizing Strategic Interests in South Asia, Robert B. Oakley and T.X. Hammes

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Global Commons and Domain Interrelationships: Time for a New Conceptual Framework?, Mark E. Redden and Michael P. Hughes

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U.S.-Mexico Homeland Defense: A Compatible Interface, Victor E. Renuart Jr. and Biff Baker

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Redefining Success: Applying Lessons in Nuclear Diplomacy from North Korea to Iran, Ferial Ara Saeed

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Strengthening the IAEA: How the Nuclear Watchdog Can Regain Its Bark, Gregory L. Schulte

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Nuclear Politics in Iran, Judith S. Yaphe

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China’s Out of Area Naval Operations: Case Studies, Trajectories, Obstacles, and Potential Solutions, Christopher D. Yung, Ross Rustici, Isaac Kardon, and Joshua Wiseman

Books from 2009

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Iraqi Security Forces after U.S. Troop Withdrawal: An Iraqi Perspective, Najim Abed Al-Jabouri

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Aligning Disarmament to Nuclear Dangers: Off to a Hasty START?, David A. Cooper

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U.S.-Mexico Defense Relations: An Incompatible Interface, Craig A. Deare

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Hybrid Threats: Reconceptualizing the Evolving Character of Modern Conflict, Frank Hoffman

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Unity of Effort: Key to Success in Afghanistan, Christopher J. Lamb and Martin Cinnamond

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Radicalization by Choice: ISI and the Pakistani Army, Robert B. Oakley and Franz-Stefan Gady

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North Korea: Challenges, Interests, and Policy, James J. Przystup

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The United States and the Asia-Pacific Region: National Interests and Strategic Imperatives, James J. Przystup

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Managing Strategic Competition with China, Phillip C. Saunders

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Ukraine Against Herself: To Be Euro-Atlantic, Eurasian, or Neutral?, Jeffrey Simon

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Diverging Roads: 21st-century U.S.-Thai Defense Relations, Lewis M. Stern

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U.S.-Cambodia Defense Relations: Defining New Possibilities, Lewis M. Stern

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U.S.-Vietnam Defense Relations: Deepening Ties, Adding Relevance, Lewis M. Stern

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Burma in Strategic Perspective: Renewing Discussion of Options, Lewis M. Stern, George Thomas, and Julia A. Thompson

Books from 2008

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Irregular Warfare: New Challenges for Civil-Military Relations, Patrick M. Cronin

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China’s Rising Influence in Asia: Implications for U.S. Policy, Ellen L. Frost, James J. Przystup, and Phillip C. Saunders

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The Absence of Europe: Implications for International Security?, Steven Philip Kramer

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Energy Security in South Asia: Can Interdependence Breed Stability?, Joseph McMillan

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Defense Transformation à la française and U.S. Interests, Leo G. Michel

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NATO’s Uncertain Future: Is Demography Destiny?, Jeffrey Simon

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Challenges to Persian Gulf Security: How Should the United States Respond?, Judith S. Yaphe

Books from 2007

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The European Union: Measuring Counterterrorism Cooperation, David T. Armitage Jr.

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Can Deterrence Be Tailored?, M. Elaine Bunn

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Trans-American Security: What’s Missing?, Luigi R. Einaudi

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The Country Team: Restructuring America’s First Line of Engagement, Robert B. Oakley and Michael Casey

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Preventing Balkan Conflict: The Role of Euroatlantic Institutions, Jeffrey Simon

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After the Surge: Next Steps in Iraq?, Judith S. Yaphe

Books from 2006

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Combating Opium in Afghanistan, Ali A. Jalali, Robert B. Oakley, and Zoe Hunter

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Reforming Pentagon Strategic Decisionmaking, Christopher J. Lamb and Irving Lachow

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Southeast Asian Security Challenges: America’s Response?, Marvin C. Ott

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Visions of Order: Japan and China in U.S. Strategy, James J. Przystup and Phillip C. Saunders

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China, Russia and the Balance of Power in Central Asia, Eugene B. Rumer

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Restructuring Special Operations Forces for Emerging Threats, David Tucker and Christopher J. Lamb

Books from 2005

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Constabulary Forces and Postconflict Transition: The Euro-Atlantic Dimension, David T. Armitage Jr. and Anne M. Moisan

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U.S.-Australia Alliance Relations: An Australian View, Paul Dibb

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Sustaining U.S.-European Global Security Cooperation, Stephen J. Flanagan

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Insurgency: Modern Warfare Evolves into a Fourth Generation, T.X. Hammes

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The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Toward an Equitable and Durable Solution, Aaron David Miller

Books from 2004

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Deploying Missile Defense: Major Operational Challenges, M. Elaine Bunn

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Shaping U.S. Policy on Africa: Pillars of a New Strategy, Johnnie Carson

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Japan’s Constitution and Defense Policy: Entering a New Era?, Rust Deming

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Eliminating Adversary WMD: Lessons for Future Conflicts, Rebecca K.C. Hersman and Todd M. Koca

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Apocalyptic Terrorism: The Case for Preventive Action, Joseph McMillan

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Securing Afghanistan: Entering a Make-or-Break Phase?, Robert B. Oakley and T.X. Hammes

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Collision Avoidance: U.S.-Russian Bilateral Relations and Former Soviet States, Eugene B. Rumer

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Partnership for Peace: Charting a Course for a New Era, Jeffrey Simon

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Turbulent Transition in Iraq: Can It Succeed?, Judith S. Yaphe

Books from 2003

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Preemptive Action: When, How, and to What Effect?, M. Elaine Bunn

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Modernizing China’s Military: A High-Stakes Gamble?, Howard M. Krawitz

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Resolving Korea’s Nuclear Crisis: Tough Choices for China, Howard M. Krawitz

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Building an Iraqi Defense Force, Joseph McMillan

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NATO Decisionmaking: Au Revoir to the Consensus Rule?, Leo G. Michel

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Central Asian Leadership Succession: When, Not If, Eugene B. Rumer

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Finding a Kashmir Settlement: The Burden of Leadership, Teresita C. Schaffer

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The ROK–U.S. Alliance: Where Is It Headed?, Kim Dong Shin

Books from 2002

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Colombia’s War: Toward a New Strategy, John A. Cope

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China’s Trade Opening: Implications for Regional Stability, Howard M. Krawitz

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Dissuasion as a Strategic Concept, Richard L. Kugler

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Anticipating Strategic Surprise on the Korean Peninsula, James J. Przystup

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Flashman’s Revenge: Central Asia after September 11, Eugene B. Rumer

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U.S.-Russian Relations: Toward a New Strategic Framework, Eugene B. Rumer and Richard D. Sokolsky

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Homeland Security: The New Role for Defense, Steven J. Tomisek

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U.S.-Iran Relations: Normalization in the Future?, Judith S. Yaphe

Books from 2001

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Revising the Two-Major Theater War Standard, Hans Binnendijk and Richard L. Kugler

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Regional Conflicts with Strategic Consequences, M. Elaine Bunn, David E. Mosher, and Richard D. Sokolsky

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The U.S. Strategic Posture Review: Issues for the New Administration, M. Elaine Bunn and Richard D. Sokolsky

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A Golden Opportunity: The Next Steps in U.S.-Indian Relations, John C. Holzman

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China: Making the Case for Realistic Engagement, Michael E. Marti

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U.S.-Saudi Relations: Rebuilding the Strategic Consensus, Joseph McMillan

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Adversary Use of NBC Weapons: A Neglected Challenge, John F. Reichart

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Normalizing U.S.-Russian Relations, Eugene B. Rumer and Richard D. Sokolsky