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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The Economic Leash: China’s Financial Tethers and Global Power Plays
China’s emphasis on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and its integration into global markets have allowed it to wield significant influence internationally. Nonetheless, this focus on rapid expansion has created […]
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China’s Himalayan Hustle: Revisionism Resistance Must be the Order of the Region
This edited volume brings together papers to highlight the challenges and opportunities in mapping China’s Himalayan hustle. It aims to advance key debates about the importance of this region to […]
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India-Sweden Strategic Compass, Vol.3, No.5, September-October 2024
The year 2024 has been thus far remarkable for India’s global engagement, with significant strides in diplomacy, technology, and sports. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the United States highlighted deepening […]
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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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Report of the First Stockholm Forum on Himalaya
The first Stockholm Forum on Himalaya was organized by the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) on October 17, 2024, in Stockholm, Sweden. The flagship event of the ISDP’s […]
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Russia is a systemic threat and Europe must wake up to face it
While travelling in Europe lately, it has become clear there are a couple of widespread beliefs that do not accurately capture the essence of the Russian challenge after its war […]
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Why the World Can’t Afford to Keep Taiwan Out of Interpol
Executive Summary Taiwan’s exclusion from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) presents a critical gap in the global effort to combat transnational crime. As criminal networks become more sophisticated, particularly […]
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Elevating Democracy via Transatlantic Collaboration
In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) organized a series of conference events from March 11 to 14, 2024, held in […]
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China’s Security Engagement with Africa & The “Global South” Narrative
In recent decades, China has actively sought to position itself as a pivotal partner and emerging leader within the Global South. Despite the lack of clear consensus on the definition […]
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BRICS: Evolving into a Vehicle for Inclusive Multilateralism?
Summary BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is a group of major emerging economies that seeks to reform global governance and foster alternatives to established financial institutions. First […]