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February 20, 2026: The recording of the webinar “Silk Cage Series – Webinar II: Corridor, Client, or Catalyst? CPEC and Beijing’s Strategic Leverage from Pakistan to the Indian Ocean” is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. This webinar examines CPEC as a strategic mechanism through which China operationalises the Global Security Initiative across South Asia […]

February 19, 2026: Anna Wieslander, Chair of the ISDP Board, joined a public townhall about European defense at the Munich Security Conference 2026. You can watch the recording of the livestream here.

February 19, 2026: Anna Wieslander, Chair of the ISDP Board, was interviewed by SVT at the Munich Security Conference 2026. Following the US’s actions against Denmark regarding Greenland, pressure has increased on Europe and the Nordic countries. The Munich Security Conference brings together heads of state and government at a time when experts are pointing […]

February 18, 2026: Dr. Jagannath Panda, Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, was a panelist at the Geneva Forum 2026. The theme of the 2026 Geneva Forum was “Repression and Resilience: Human Rights in Tibet and Regions under China”. Dr. Panda spoke in a panel titled “Endangering the Roof of […]

February 18, 2026: In-bum Chun, Distinguished Military Fellow, was interviewed by Japan Forward about South Korea’s defense readiness. “Chun acknowledged the persistence of factionalism and favoritism within the ranks. But following Yoon’s removal, investigations into alleged “insurrectionary elements” have expanded across the military, disproportionately affecting the army, military intelligence, and the Korea Military Academy.” “You […]

February 18, 2026: The recording of the webinar “Silk Cage Series – Webinar I: From Corridors to Control: China’s Long Shadow in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region” is now available on ISDP’s YouTube channel. This first webinar of the ‘Silk Cage Series’ situates South Asia and the Indian Ocean within China’s evolving strategic architecture. Moving beyond binaries of […]

February 16, 2026: The Nordic-Korea Next Generation Training Program 2025/2026 has reached its completion. On Thursday, February 12th, the culmination of this year’s program took place as the four outstanding participants presented their research findings. Sponsored by The Korea Foundation, the program aims to foster the next generation of policy experts and strengthen the ties […]

February 16, 2026: Anna Wieslander, Chair of the ISDP Board, was interviewed by Times News on the UK’s current position on increasing defense spending, which may present challenges for broader efforts to strengthen Europe’s role within NATO. Watch the interview here.

February 16, 2026: Niklas Swanström was interviewed by Yle on some of the Chinese army’s most experienced generals being under investigation for various crimes against the state. “This shows that even such individuals no longer have any protection. This is an incredibly important signal ahead of the 2027 party congress and also a violation of […]

February 16, 2026: “A Trump corridor through the Caucasus”: Svante Cornell, ISDP’s Director, was quoted by coda. “Vance is not well known for flying around the world just for fun,” said Svante Cornell. “The U.S. is serious about the TRIPP Corridor and they want everybody in the region to know that.” Read the article here.