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The IISS seeks to examine the extent to which a potential nuclear-security crisis could stress test existing ASEAN-related mechanisms, specifically the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from a two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise involving 30 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, comprising leading experts as well as government and security officials.
Read Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana's research report: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036843120256602573#m
Published: March 25, 2026 16:30
The IISS seeks to examine the extent to which a potential nuclear-security crisis could stress test existing ASEAN-related mechanisms, specifically the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
This…
Deniable and scalable coercion encourages the use of de-escalatory off-ramps, but if they are used too often, the coercer may conclude that limited disruption is enough to shape the target’s behaviour.
@MikhailTroitski on the dilemmas of tacit coercion: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036826981359067170#m
Published: March 25, 2026 15:26
Deniable and scalable coercion encourages the use of de-escalatory off-ramps, but if they are used too often, the coercer may conclude that limited disruption is enough to shape the target’s behaviour.
@MikhailTroitski on the dilemmas of tacit coercion:…
To support the US Air Force’s ability to conduct dispersed operations, the US has increased the number of locations it can operate from in the Indo-Pacific, adding to the network of US bases and sites it has access to.
Read @R_Schulenburg's latest analysis to find out more: https://go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036807347822116896#m
Published: March 25, 2026 14:08
To support the US Air Force’s ability to conduct dispersed operations, the US has increased the number of locations it can operate from in the Indo-Pacific, adding to the network of US bases and sites it has access to.
Read @R_Schulenburg's latest…
We are delighted to announce that Estonia’s Minister of the Interior Igor Taro, will join the inaugural IISS Swedish Civil Defence Forum 2026.
The IISS, together with the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swedish Defence Research Agency, will co-host the major new forum on civil defence in Stockholm on 21–22 April 2026. The event will bring together political, military and industry leaders from NATO member states, as well as key allies and partners, and international organisations, to discuss topics such as the future of civil defence, civil–military cooperation, multinational cooperation, and the critical role of industry and technology.
➡️ For more information and the latest outline agenda, please visit the IISS website: https://go.iiss.org/SCDF26
IISS Stockholm Civil Defence Forum 2026
Stockholm | 21–22 April 2026
#IISS_SCDF26
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036781323751240130#m
Published: March 25, 2026 12:24
We are delighted to announce that Estonia’s Minister of the Interior Igor Taro, will join the inaugural IISS Swedish Civil Defence Forum 2026.
The IISS, together with the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swedish Defence Research Agency, will…
🗺️ The IISS Conflict Trends Interactive Platform offers an overview of the drivers, dynamics and outlooks of armed conflicts.
Explore now: https://go.iiss.org/4rm5ZzY
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036773614926667940#m
Published: March 25, 2026 11:54
🗺️ The IISS Conflict Trends Interactive Platform offers an overview of the drivers, dynamics and outlooks of armed conflicts.
Explore now: go.iiss.org/4rm5ZzY
Beijing resembles a domestic opposition party in advocating its own programme for changing existing institutions.
@Hannah_LSBailey and Todd Hall on China’s global opposition campaign:
➡️ https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036730832291877319#m
Published: March 25, 2026 09:04
Beijing resembles a domestic opposition party in advocating its own programme for changing existing institutions.
@Hannah_LSBailey and Todd Hall on China’s global opposition campaign:
➡️ go.iiss.org/402G4kt
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg (@R_Schulenburg): https://go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036715229841662307#m
Published: March 25, 2026 08:02
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg…
Global defence spending grew in 2025, reaching USD2.63 trillion, up from USD2.48 trillion in 2024. Spending also rose in real terms by 2.5%. This uplift was driven by strong spending increases in Europe and the Middle East.
In Europe, defence-industrial developments were marked by a surge in venture capital investment in defence start-ups, alongside EU member states enhancing Brussels’ role in coordinating industrial and procurement efforts.
Read the full breakdown from The #MilitaryBalance 2026: https://go.iiss.org/4aNem0d
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036703405003931704#m
Published: March 25, 2026 07:15
Global defence spending grew in 2025, reaching USD2.63 trillion, up from USD2.48 trillion in 2024. Spending also rose in real terms by 2.5%. This uplift was driven by strong spending increases in Europe and the Middle East.
In Europe, defence-industrial…
Quantum competition is shifting from laboratory breakthroughs to infrastructure governance. With the US, China and Europe pursuing distinct models of quantum statecraft, quantum technologies could fragment across competing ecosystems.
Read the latest analysis by Dongyoun Cho: https://go.iiss.org/3Pt78Hx
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036511137240383734#m
Published: March 24, 2026 18:31
Quantum competition is shifting from laboratory breakthroughs to infrastructure governance. With the US, China and Europe pursuing distinct models of quantum statecraft, quantum technologies could fragment across competing ecosystems.
Read the latest…
President Trump has expressed frustration over the hesitancy of key allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
But, given the operational challenges and the politics, putting together an international operation is unlikely to be quick or easy.
Read the latest analysis by Nick Childs:
➡️ https://go.iiss.org/3Neidf7
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036495030886584498#m
Published: March 24, 2026 17:27
President Trump has expressed frustration over the hesitancy of key allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
But, given the operational challenges and the politics, putting together an international operation is unlikely to be quick or easy.
Read the…
The Trump administration fails to understand that the European Union represents a kind of ‘peace pact’ among European countries, functioning as the US federal government does for the American states.
➡️Analysis from @JanHornat: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036474668719198535#m
Published: March 24, 2026 16:06
The Trump administration fails to understand that the European Union represents a kind of ‘peace pact’ among European countries, functioning as the US federal government does for the American states.
➡️Analysis from @JanHornat: go.iiss.org/402G4kt
China’s latest Five-Year Plan, approved at the 2026 Two Sessions, reflects the CCP’s continued strategic aims regarding technological growth and self-reliance, as well as its need to respond effectively to increasing challenges at home and abroad.
Read the latest analysis by Erik Green (@Erik_Green8) and Olivia Parker: https://go.iiss.org/47FiMph
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036435135608868997#m
Published: March 24, 2026 13:29
China’s latest Five-Year Plan, approved at the 2026 Two Sessions, reflects the CCP’s continued strategic aims regarding technological growth and self-reliance, as well as its need to respond effectively to increasing challenges at home and abroad.
Read…
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that Paris’s position on nuclear autonomy remained unchanged, notable points of departure included a new doctrine of ‘forward’ deterrence, designed to enhance collaboration with regional neighbours.
Read the latest free Strategic Comment: https://go.iiss.org/4rCHxcK
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036400658010558546#m
Published: March 24, 2026 11:12
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that…
We are #hiring! Join our team in London or Berlin:
💼 Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 26 March 2026
The IISS is looking to recruit a Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs to work in the IISS Defence and Military Analysis Programme. The successful candidate will conduct research and fundraise in areas of specialisation and work with colleagues including on the IISS Missile Dialogue Initiative.
Apply now: https://go.iiss.org/4czUwIp
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Published: March 24, 2026 10:29
We are #hiring! Join our team in London or Berlin:
💼 Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 26 March 2026
The IISS is looking to recruit a Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs to work in the…
To support the US Air Force’s ability to conduct dispersed operations, the US has increased the number of locations it can operate from in the Indo-Pacific, adding to the network of US bases and sites it has access to.
Read @R_Schulenburg's latest analysis to find out more: https://go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036367691355689017#m
Published: March 24, 2026 09:01
To support the US Air Force’s ability to conduct dispersed operations, the US has increased the number of locations it can operate from in the Indo-Pacific, adding to the network of US bases and sites it has access to.
Read @R_Schulenburg's latest…
IISS–Americas invites you to join a public event to mark the launch of the IISS Strategic Dossier, UAVs: ISR, Deterrence and War.
The war in Iran underscores the utility of UAVs for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as strike roles, with ISR itself remaining a key military capability for deterrence and warfighting. Similarly, the war in Ukraine continues to illustrate the importance of ISR and the use of uninhabited aerial vehicles in providing this fundamental capability.
📆Wednesday 25 March (in-person)
⏰10:00–11:00 EDT
🗨️Speakers: Douglas Barrie, Sascha Bruchmann, James Hackett (@js_hackett)
Register now: https://go.iiss.org/4lMAXij
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036141714419687922#m
Published: March 23, 2026 18:03
IISS–Americas invites you to join a public event to mark the launch of the IISS Strategic Dossier, UAVs: ISR, Deterrence and War.
The war in Iran underscores the utility of UAVs for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as strike…
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The International Institute for Strategic Studies is looking to recruit a Graphic Designer to work with the Design department. This position will report to the Head of Design.
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https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036130111594909923#m
Published: March 23, 2026 17:17
We are #hiring! Join our team in London:
💼 Graphic Designer
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 10 April 2026.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is looking to recruit a Graphic Designer to work with the Design department. This…
Trump has doubled down on the defence of the homeland and placed an emphasis on the Western hemisphere; moreover, his administration has begun to roll back on the US’ long-standing defence commitments and demanded greater burden-sharing among its allies – both in Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
The policies of Trump’s second administration played a central role in shaping the global defence and security landscape in 2025.
Read Huw Williams' intro to The #MilitaryBalance 2026: https://go.iiss.org/4ufym4j
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036120564612358174#m
Published: March 23, 2026 16:39
Trump has doubled down on the defence of the homeland and placed an emphasis on the Western hemisphere; moreover, his administration has begun to roll back on the US’ long-standing defence commitments and demanded greater burden-sharing among its allies –…
We are pleased to announce that Jaromír Zůna, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Czech Republic, will join the inaugural IISS Swedish Civil Defence Forum 2026.
The IISS, together with the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swedish Defence Research Agency, will co-host the major new forum on civil defence in Stockholm on 21–22 April 2026.
The event will bring together political, military and industry leaders from NATO member states, as well as key allies and partners, and international organisations, to discuss topics such as the future of civil defence, civil–military cooperation, multinational cooperation, and the critical role of industry and technology.
➡️ For more information and the latest outline agenda, please visit the IISS website: https://go.iiss.org/SCDF26
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036108764152021500#m
Published: March 23, 2026 15:52
We are pleased to announce that Jaromír Zůna, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Czech Republic, will join the inaugural IISS Swedish Civil Defence Forum 2026.
The IISS, together with the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swedish…
The IISS seeks to examine the extent to which a potential nuclear-security crisis could stress test existing ASEAN-related mechanisms, specifically the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from a two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise involving 30 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, comprising leading experts as well as government and security officials.
Read Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana's research report: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036098682626424855#m
Published: March 23, 2026 15:12
The IISS seeks to examine the extent to which a potential nuclear-security crisis could stress test existing ASEAN-related mechanisms, specifically the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
This…
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💼Human Resources Administrator (Maternity Cover)
⏰Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 April 2026
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Published: March 23, 2026 13:50
We are #hiring! Join our HR Team in London:
💼Human Resources Administrator (Maternity Cover)
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Substantially static front lines, maintained for over 1,000 days despite the use of millions of drones, are the most compelling evidence that they have not revolutionised offensive warfare.
➡️ Mark Sauser on drones and the Russo-Ukrainian war: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036042815994462548#m
Published: March 23, 2026 11:30
Substantially static front lines, maintained for over 1,000 days despite the use of millions of drones, are the most compelling evidence that they have not revolutionised offensive warfare.
➡️ Mark Sauser on drones and the Russo-Ukrainian war:…
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg (@R_Schulenburg): https://go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2036010587306532887#m
Published: March 23, 2026 09:22
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg…
‘I would say Japan’s critical mineral strategy is evolutionary, rather than revolutionary’ – Hatakeyama Kyoko, noting Japan’ critical mineral strategy in the long-term perspective.
🎧 Listen now: https://go.iiss.org/4s8PNSQ
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035998319462297829#m
Published: March 23, 2026 08:33
‘I would say Japan’s critical mineral strategy is evolutionary, rather than revolutionary’ – Hatakeyama Kyoko, noting Japan’ critical mineral strategy in the long-term perspective.
🎧 Listen now: go.iiss.org/4s8PNSQ
Video
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that Paris’s position on nuclear autonomy remained unchanged, notable points of departure included a new doctrine of ‘forward’ deterrence, designed to enhance collaboration with regional neighbours.
Read the latest free Strategic Comment: https://go.iiss.org/4rCHxcK
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035670596395098472#m
Published: March 22, 2026 10:51
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that…
This week in Singapore we hosted a special panel discussion on the subject of ‘Indo-Pacific Security Assistance in a New Era’, exploring the developments and implications of Japan's Official Security Assistance as an emerging initiative for targeted security assistance | Catch up on the discussion: http://go.iiss.org/4lCyQh2
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035667849910329582#m
Published: March 22, 2026 10:40
This week in Singapore we hosted a special panel discussion on the subject of ‘Indo-Pacific Security Assistance in a New Era’, exploring the developments and implications of Japan's Official Security Assistance as an emerging initiative for targeted…
‘Some wars are not worth fighting even if they are well fought.’
Read the Adelphi’s Introduction by Joshua Rovner: https://go.iiss.org/40BsoOF
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035634357419823519#m
Published: March 22, 2026 08:27
‘Some wars are not worth fighting even if they are well fought.’
Read the Adelphi’s Introduction by Joshua Rovner: go.iiss.org/40BsoOF
‘Japan does stand out as a country that has responded effectively to this initial crisis’ – Kristin Vekasi assesses Japan’s response to Beijing export restriction of rare earths in 2010.
🎧 Listen now: https://go.iiss.org/4s8PNSQ
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035408181631803575#m
Published: March 21, 2026 17:28
‘Japan does stand out as a country that has responded effectively to this initial crisis’ – Kristin Vekasi assesses Japan’s response to Beijing export restriction of rare earths in 2010.
🎧 Listen now: go.iiss.org/4s8PNSQ
Video
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera) and Dr Alexander Bollfrass: https://go.iiss.org/46V3lZz
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035377164338491636#m
Published: March 21, 2026 15:25
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera)…
How ready are Southeast Asian states to collectively respond to a major regional security crisis such as a possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: https://go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035341176975282582#m
Published: March 21, 2026 13:02
How ready are Southeast Asian states to collectively respond to a major regional security crisis such as a possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana's findings: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035322050185773433#m
Published: March 21, 2026 11:46
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels,…
North Korea is pushing to integrate AI across both its civilian economy and its military modernisation efforts.
But, despite growing ambition and reported progress in areas such as cyber operations and uncrewed systems, major constraints in chips, infrastructure, energy and data are likely to limit what Pyongyang can achieve in practice.
Read the latest analysis by @lamikim ➡️ https://go.iiss.org/3PjhCJD
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035302934800420990#m
Published: March 21, 2026 10:30
North Korea is pushing to integrate AI across both its civilian economy and its military modernisation efforts.
But, despite growing ambition and reported progress in areas such as cyber operations and uncrewed systems, major constraints in chips,…
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly acute submarine capability gap, including proposals to acquire second-hand platforms, and timelines have repeatedly slipped.
➡️ Read the latest #MilitaryBalance analysis by Johannes R. Fischbach and Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera): https://go.iiss.org/3NzTJNl
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035284804527100168#m
Published: March 21, 2026 09:18
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly…
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg (@R_Schulenburg): https://go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035250328036122863#m
Published: March 21, 2026 07:01
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg…
Many Americans and observers of America are concerned that the second Trump presidency will undermine much of what has made America exceptional politically, economically, culturally and in the international order it constructed.
Kori Schake argues that the US truly is exceptional but there is now a serious risk of dramatic disruption to American power and international security.
💬 Kori Schake, Francis J. Gavin & Paul Fraioli
Catch up on the discussion: https://go.iiss.org/4rJPOM9
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035016071686533236#m
Published: March 20, 2026 15:30
Many Americans and observers of America are concerned that the second Trump presidency will undermine much of what has made America exceptional politically, economically, culturally and in the international order it constructed.
Kori Schake argues that…
This week in Singapore we hosted a special panel discussion on the subject of ‘Indo-Pacific Security Assistance in a New Era’, exploring the developments and implications of Japan's Official Security Assistance as an emerging initiative for targeted security assistance | Catch up on the discussion: http://go.iiss.org/4lCyQh2
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2035007270241616322#m
Published: March 20, 2026 14:55
This week in Singapore we hosted a special panel discussion on the subject of ‘Indo-Pacific Security Assistance in a New Era’, exploring the developments and implications of Japan's Official Security Assistance as an emerging initiative for targeted…
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that Paris’s position on nuclear autonomy remained unchanged, notable points of departure included a new doctrine of ‘forward’ deterrence, designed to enhance collaboration with regional neighbours.
Read the latest free Strategic Comment: https://go.iiss.org/4rCHxcK
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034989114009772310#m
Published: March 20, 2026 13:43
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that…
We are #hiring! Join our team in London or Berlin:
💼 Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 26 March 2026
The IISS is looking to recruit a Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs to work in the IISS Defence and Military Analysis Programme. The successful candidate will conduct research and fundraise in areas of specialisation and work with colleagues including on the IISS Missile Dialogue Initiative.
Apply now: https://go.iiss.org/4czUwIp
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034974494360506587#m
Published: March 20, 2026 12:45
We are #hiring! Join our team in London or Berlin:
💼 Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 26 March 2026
The IISS is looking to recruit a Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs to work in the…
The IISS seeks to examine the extent to which a potential nuclear-security crisis could stress test existing ASEAN-related mechanisms, specifically the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from a two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise involving 30 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, comprising leading experts as well as government and security officials.
Read Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana's research report: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034959663901319524#m
Published: March 20, 2026 11:46
The IISS seeks to examine the extent to which a potential nuclear-security crisis could stress test existing ASEAN-related mechanisms, specifically the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
This…
‘After the beating it has taken, the Iranian regime is unlikely to back down because it retains several advantages: geography, time and asymmetry.’
Read the latest commentary for @FT by @emile_hokayem, IISS Director of Regional Security and Senior Fellow for Middle East Security: https://go.iiss.org/4bxYajA
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034933239127695775#m
Published: March 20, 2026 10:01
‘After the beating it has taken, the Iranian regime is unlikely to back down because it retains several advantages: geography, time and asymmetry.’
Read the latest commentary for @FT by @emile_hokayem, IISS Director of Regional Security and Senior Fellow…
Beijing resembles a domestic opposition party in advocating its own programme for changing existing institutions.
@Hannah_LSBailey and Todd Hall on China’s global opposition campaign:
➡️ https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034931729593438527#m
Published: March 20, 2026 09:55
Beijing resembles a domestic opposition party in advocating its own programme for changing existing institutions.
@Hannah_LSBailey and Todd Hall on China’s global opposition campaign:
➡️ go.iiss.org/402G4kt
Fenella McGerty (@FMcGerty), Senior Fellow for Defence Economics, assesses global defence spending trends using data from The #MilitaryBalance 2026.
Fenella explains that while growth in some regions has moderated, the upward trend in global defence spending continued in 2025, driven by uplifts in Europe, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa.
Find out more: https://go.iiss.org/4sYHpp5
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034918062084800745#m
Published: March 20, 2026 09:00
Fenella McGerty (@FMcGerty), Senior Fellow for Defence Economics, assesses global defence spending trends using data from The #MilitaryBalance 2026.
Fenella explains that while growth in some regions has moderated, the upward trend in global defence…
Quantum competition is shifting from laboratory breakthroughs to infrastructure governance. With the US, China and Europe pursuing distinct models of quantum statecraft, quantum technologies could fragment across competing ecosystems.
Read the latest analysis by Dongyoun Cho: https://go.iiss.org/3Pt78Hx
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034721658527797622#m
Published: March 19, 2026 20:00
Quantum competition is shifting from laboratory breakthroughs to infrastructure governance. With the US, China and Europe pursuing distinct models of quantum statecraft, quantum technologies could fragment across competing ecosystems.
Read the latest…
President Trump has expressed frustration over the hesitancy of key allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
But, given the operational challenges and the politics, putting together an international operation is unlikely to be quick or easy.
Read the latest analysis by Nick Childs:
➡️ https://go.iiss.org/3Neidf7
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034710283755700645#m
Published: March 19, 2026 19:15
President Trump has expressed frustration over the hesitancy of key allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
But, given the operational challenges and the politics, putting together an international operation is unlikely to be quick or easy.
Read the…
On Tuesday 17 March, the IISS Japan Chair Programme was pleased to host Professor Michito Tsuruoka (@MichitoTsuruoka), Julie Marionneau and Dr Nanae Baldauff (@NanaeBaldauff) at Japan House for a discussion on Japan’s defence-industrial cooperation with Europe. The event was chaired by Robert Ward (@RobertAlanWard), IISS Japan Chair and Director of Geo-economics and Strategy.
Key takeaways from the discussion included:
🔹 Europe is becoming an increasingly important defence-industrial partner for Japan, reflecting their existing relationship and shared strategic interests.
🔹 Cooperation is being shaped by pressures on Japan’s industrial base, growing regional threats and increased focus on dual-use technologies.
🔹 There is European interest in deeper cooperation with Japan in air defence, cyber and space.
🔹 Japan’s reliance on US-licensed production increases the importance of broader international cooperation, such as the GCAP.
Watch the recording to find out more: https://go.iiss.org/4ryhcgF
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Published: March 19, 2026 18:31
On Tuesday 17 March, the IISS Japan Chair Programme was pleased to host Professor Michito Tsuruoka (@MichitoTsuruoka), Julie Marionneau and Dr Nanae Baldauff (@NanaeBaldauff) at Japan House for a discussion on Japan’s defence-industrial cooperation with…
The United States now faces an impending world system from which it once sought to isolate itself: a multipolar order it cannot dominate.
Thomas Graham assesses US engagement in a multipolar world: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034683598545006942#m
Published: March 19, 2026 17:29
The United States now faces an impending world system from which it once sought to isolate itself: a multipolar order it cannot dominate.
Thomas Graham assesses US engagement in a multipolar world: go.iiss.org/402G4kt
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg (@R_Schulenburg): https://go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034682344074887319#m
Published: March 19, 2026 17:24
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg…
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly acute submarine capability gap, including proposals to acquire second-hand platforms, and timelines have repeatedly slipped.
➡️ Read the latest #MilitaryBalance analysis by Johannes R. Fischbach and Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera): https://go.iiss.org/3NzTJNl
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034675297497338198#m
Published: March 19, 2026 16:56
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly…
NATO’s eastern flank faces growing Russian ‘grey zone’ threats, including UAV incursions and sabotage. In response, frontline states have launched layered defensive programmes that combine fortifications, surveillance systems, and short-range air defences to better defend their borders.
Read the full analysis I The #MilitaryBalance 2026 I https://go.iiss.org/4cwMPTb
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034654404809203934#m
Published: March 19, 2026 15:33
NATO’s eastern flank faces growing Russian ‘grey zone’ threats, including UAV incursions and sabotage. In response, frontline states have launched layered defensive programmes that combine fortifications, surveillance systems, and short-range air defences…
To defend against Iranian UAVs, the Gulf Cooperation Council states have a range of ground-, air- and sea-launched options, each with its own set of considerations.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by @albert_vidal_: https://go.iiss.org/3Pi8K70
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034638044897092008#m
Published: March 19, 2026 14:28
To defend against Iranian UAVs, the Gulf Cooperation Council states have a range of ground-, air- and sea-launched options, each with its own set of considerations.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by @albert_vidal_: go.iiss.org/3Pi8K70
Any conflict threatening Russia’s bastion defence would likely place Norway’s Svalbard archipelago under pressure from the early stages of hostilities.
@Katarzyna_Zysk analyses Svalbard’s deterrence gap: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034619925201904097#m
Published: March 19, 2026 13:16
Any conflict threatening Russia’s bastion defence would likely place Norway’s Svalbard archipelago under pressure from the early stages of hostilities.
@Katarzyna_Zysk analyses Svalbard’s deterrence gap: go.iiss.org/402G4kt
We are delighted to announce two leading speakers who will be attending the inaugural IISS Stockholm Civil Defence Forum 2026. Sweden’s Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, will deliver the Opening Address on 21 April, and Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson, will give a Special Address on 22 April.
The IISS, together with the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swedish Defence Research Agency, will co-host the major new forum on civil defence in Stockholm on 21–22 April 2026.
The event will bring together political, military and industry leaders from NATO member states, as well as key allies and partners, and international organisations, to discuss topics such as the future of civil defence, civil–military cooperation, multinational cooperation, and the critical role of industry and technology.
➡️ For more information and the latest outline agenda, please visit the IISS website: https://go.iiss.org/SCDF26
IISS Stockholm Civil Defence Forum 2026 | #IISS_SCDF26
Stockholm | 21–22 April 2026
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034581838233063777#m
Published: March 19, 2026 10:44
We are delighted to announce two leading speakers who will be attending the inaugural IISS Stockholm Civil Defence Forum 2026. Sweden’s Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, will deliver the Opening Address on 21 April, and Minister for Defence,…
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera) and Dr Alexander Bollfrass: https://go.iiss.org/46V3lZz
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034572110299840552#m
Published: March 19, 2026 10:06
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera)…
Trump has doubled down on the defence of the homeland and placed an emphasis on the Western hemisphere; moreover, his administration has begun to roll back on the US’ long-standing defence commitments and demanded greater burden-sharing among its allies – both in Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
The policies of Trump’s second administration played a central role in shaping the global defence and security landscape in 2025.
Read Huw Williams' intro to The #MilitaryBalance 2026: https://go.iiss.org/4ufym4j
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034556759038169176#m
Published: March 19, 2026 09:05
Trump has doubled down on the defence of the homeland and placed an emphasis on the Western hemisphere; moreover, his administration has begun to roll back on the US’ long-standing defence commitments and demanded greater burden-sharing among its allies –…
How might Southeast Asian states respond to a regional nuclear-security crisis?
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from an IISS-organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
The exercise brought together 30 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, comprising leading experts as well as government and security officials. It centred on a hypothetical scenario involving a missing nuclear-armed submarine in Indonesian waters in 2031 and how it sparked broader military tensions between China and the Australia–UK–US (AUKUS) partnership.
✏️ Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana
Read the findings: https://go.iiss.org/47uF0Kh
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034543168624930943#m
Published: March 19, 2026 08:11
How might Southeast Asian states respond to a regional nuclear-security crisis?
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from an IISS-organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
The exercise brought together 30…
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana's findings: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034528320566530334#m
Published: March 19, 2026 07:12
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels,…
How ready are Southeast Asian states to collectively respond to a major regional security crisis such as a possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: https://go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034510704187764964#m
Published: March 19, 2026 06:02
How ready are Southeast Asian states to collectively respond to a major regional security crisis such as a possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
Join our upcoming hybrid panel discussion and learn more about the trends and challenges in security assistance in the Indo-Pacific.
📆Thursday 19 March (hybrid)
⏰08:00–09:10 GMT | 09:00–10:10 CET | 18:00–19:10 AEST | 16:00–17:10 SGT
🌐 Speakers: Ippeita Nishida, Jane Chan, Dr Evan Laksmana and Chair Darshana M. Baruah
Register now:
➡️ https://go.iiss.org/3PKZ9pi
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Published: March 18, 2026 19:52
Join our upcoming hybrid panel discussion and learn more about the trends and challenges in security assistance in the Indo-Pacific.
📆Thursday 19 March (hybrid)
⏰08:00–09:10 GMT | 09:00–10:10 CET | 18:00–19:10 AEST | 16:00–17:10 SGT
🌐 Speakers: Ippeita…
Impatient with Iran’s attacks, the Gulf states have multiple options if they wish to increase the costs for Tehran, but they would run the risk of escalating the conflict.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Dr Hasan Alhasan (@HTAlhasan): https://go.iiss.org/4lxrhIl
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034340336714031211#m
Published: March 18, 2026 18:45
Impatient with Iran’s attacks, the Gulf states have multiple options if they wish to increase the costs for Tehran, but they would run the risk of escalating the conflict.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Dr Hasan Alhasan (@HTAlhasan): go.iiss.org/4lxrhIl
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that Paris’s position on nuclear autonomy remained unchanged, notable points of departure included a new doctrine of ‘forward’ deterrence, designed to enhance collaboration with regional neighbours.
Read the latest free Strategic Comment: https://go.iiss.org/4rCHxcK
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034327513497788876#m
Published: March 18, 2026 17:54
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that…
‘Crisis experience’ can be measured by how often a country’s strategic policymakers confront and address major international crises.
This research paper provides a ‘building blocks’ approach to enhancing Southeast Asia’s crisis-response architecture through the lens of a possible United States–China conflict over Taiwan.
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: https://go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034317936802865372#m
Published: March 18, 2026 17:16
‘Crisis experience’ can be measured by how often a country’s strategic policymakers confront and address major international crises.
This research paper provides a ‘building blocks’ approach to enhancing Southeast Asia’s crisis-response architecture…
‘After the beating it has taken, the Iranian regime is unlikely to back down because it retains several advantages: geography, time and asymmetry.’
Read the latest commentary for @FT by @emile_hokayem, IISS Director of Regional Security and Senior Fellow for Middle East Security: https://go.iiss.org/4bxYajA
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034259756026626521#m
Published: March 18, 2026 13:24
‘After the beating it has taken, the Iranian regime is unlikely to back down because it retains several advantages: geography, time and asymmetry.’
Read the latest commentary for @FT by @emile_hokayem, IISS Director of Regional Security and Senior Fellow…
Deniable and scalable coercion encourages the use of de-escalatory off-ramps, but if they are used too often, the coercer may conclude that limited disruption is enough to shape the target’s behaviour.
@MikhailTroitski on the dilemmas of tacit coercion: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034230870794482164#m
Published: March 18, 2026 11:30
Deniable and scalable coercion encourages the use of de-escalatory off-ramps, but if they are used too often, the coercer may conclude that limited disruption is enough to shape the target’s behaviour.
@MikhailTroitski on the dilemmas of tacit coercion:…
The Trump administration fails to understand that the European Union represents a kind of ‘peace pact’ among European countries, functioning as the US federal government does for the American states.
➡️Analysis from @JanHornat: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034219283887096148#m
Published: March 18, 2026 10:44
The Trump administration fails to understand that the European Union represents a kind of ‘peace pact’ among European countries, functioning as the US federal government does for the American states.
➡️Analysis from @JanHornat: go.iiss.org/402G4kt
Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War is a cautionary tale about the paradoxes of power, and the way the seductions of superiority invite painful reckonings.
@tom_waldman assesses what Thucydides could really teach Trump:
➡️ https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034207203880559072#m
Published: March 18, 2026 09:56
Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War is a cautionary tale about the paradoxes of power, and the way the seductions of superiority invite painful reckonings.
@tom_waldman assesses what Thucydides could really teach Trump:
➡️ go.iiss.org/402G4kt
European states are moving from symbolic boardings towards sustained maritime law enforcement intended to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and raise the costs of sanctions evasion. The consequences for NATO are significant and will likely shape Alliance deterrence and escalation risk in the future.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Charlie Edwards: https://go.iiss.org/4rpm2f7
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034195880299921494#m
Published: March 18, 2026 09:11
European states are moving from symbolic boardings towards sustained maritime law enforcement intended to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and raise the costs of sanctions evasion. The consequences for NATO are significant and will likely shape Alliance…
The war in Iran has precipitated the largest shock ever to global oil supplies.
This webinar will explore the options and challenges associated with a military effort to secure the flow of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
📆 Weds 18 March
⏰ 13:00–14:00 GMT
🌐 Online
💬 Bridget Diakun, Nick Childs (@ChildsNJ), Air Marshal (Retd) Martin 'Sammy' Sampson, Sascha Bruchmann, Dr Hasan Alhasan (@HTAlhasan)
Join the discussion: https://go.iiss.org/4buYL5M
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034186820393591028#m
Published: March 18, 2026 08:35
The war in Iran has precipitated the largest shock ever to global oil supplies.
This webinar will explore the options and challenges associated with a military effort to secure the flow of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
📆 Weds 18 March
⏰…
We are #hiring! Join our HR Team in London:
💼Human Resources Administrator (Maternity Cover)
⏰Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 April 2026
Find out more: https://www.iiss.org/careers/jobs/2026/03/human-resources-administrator-maternity-cover/
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Published: March 18, 2026 07:50
We are #hiring! Join our HR Team in London:
💼Human Resources Administrator (Maternity Cover)
⏰Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 April 2026
Find out more: iiss.org/careers/jobs/2026/0…
In the March #JapanMemo, @RobertAlanWard speaks with Kristin Vekasi and Hatakeyama Kyoko about Japan's critical mineral strategy.
🎧 Listen now: https://go.iiss.org/4s8PNSQ
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034013185125028067#m
Published: March 17, 2026 21:05
In the March #JapanMemo, @RobertAlanWard speaks with Kristin Vekasi and Hatakeyama Kyoko about Japan's critical mineral strategy.
🎧 Listen now: go.iiss.org/4s8PNSQ
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg (@R_Schulenburg): https://go.iiss.org/4rDOb2u
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2034001853059318226#m
Published: March 17, 2026 20:20
The US Air Force is progressing its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in the Indo-Pacific as it seeks to improve the survivability of its air operations; however, key obstacles remain.
Read the latest #MilitaryBalance blog by Rupert Schulenburg…
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that Paris’s position on nuclear autonomy remained unchanged, notable points of departure included a new doctrine of ‘forward’ deterrence, designed to enhance collaboration with regional neighbours.
Read the latest free Strategic Comment: https://go.iiss.org/4rCHxcK
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033975680308744674#m
Published: March 17, 2026 18:36
Emmanuel Macron’s final presidential speech on nuclear deterrence, delivered at the Île Longue naval base on 2 March 2026, marked a significant evolution in French nuclear strategic thinking and for deterrence in Europe.
While Macron emphasised that…
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana's findings: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033952792675541026#m
Published: March 17, 2026 17:05
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels,…
How ready are Southeast Asian states to collectively respond to a major regional security crisis such as a possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: https://go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033941209173917975#m
Published: March 17, 2026 16:19
How ready are Southeast Asian states to collectively respond to a major regional security crisis such as a possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
Global debates on digital governance often portray a contest among the great powers. Meanwhile, however, emerging economies such as India, Brazil, Nigeria and South Africa are developing unique governance frameworks.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Wakana Asano: https://go.iiss.org/40kwIks
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033929879306051872#m
Published: March 17, 2026 15:34
Global debates on digital governance often portray a contest among the great powers. Meanwhile, however, emerging economies such as India, Brazil, Nigeria and South Africa are developing unique governance frameworks.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Wakana…
We are hiring! Join our Team in London:
An opportunity has arisen for a research internship in the Geo-economics and Strategy programme, reporting to the Senior Fellow for Strategy and National Security.
💼Research Intern, Strategy and National Security
🌐 Fixed-term (six weeks); 20 hours per week
⏰Deadline for receipt of applications is 23 March 2026.
Find out more: https://www.iiss.org/careers/jobs/2026/03/research-intern-strategy-and-national-security/
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033917549407027325#m
Published: March 17, 2026 14:45
We are hiring! Join our Team in London:
An opportunity has arisen for a research internship in the Geo-economics and Strategy programme, reporting to the Senior Fellow for Strategy and National Security.
💼Research Intern, Strategy and National Security
🌐…
Out now: Contending with American Exceptionalism by Kori Schake
For the past 80 years, much of the world has been structured around the order Washington built out of the ashes of the Second World War. But for many Americans and observers of America, the second administration of President Donald Trump has been deeply disquieting, with widespread concerns that his presidency will undermine much of what has made America exceptional and successful at home and abroad.
Find out more: https://go.iiss.org/4sP60MH
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033902464630505824#m
Published: March 17, 2026 13:45
Out now: Contending with American Exceptionalism by Kori Schake
For the past 80 years, much of the world has been structured around the order Washington built out of the ashes of the Second World War. But for many Americans and observers of America, the…
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera) and Dr Alexander Bollfrass: https://go.iiss.org/46V3lZz
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033897416907239720#m
Published: March 17, 2026 13:25
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera)…
Substantially static front lines, maintained for over 1,000 days despite the use of millions of drones, are the most compelling evidence that they have not revolutionised offensive warfare.
➡️ Mark Sauser on drones and the Russo-Ukrainian war: https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033848845034037358#m
Published: March 17, 2026 10:12
Substantially static front lines, maintained for over 1,000 days despite the use of millions of drones, are the most compelling evidence that they have not revolutionised offensive warfare.
➡️ Mark Sauser on drones and the Russo-Ukrainian war:…
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly acute submarine capability gap, including proposals to acquire second-hand platforms, and timelines have repeatedly slipped.
➡️ Read the latest #MilitaryBalance analysis by Johannes R. Fischbach and Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera): https://go.iiss.org/3NzTJNl
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033834246721200274#m
Published: March 17, 2026 09:14
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly…
The war in Iran has precipitated the largest shock ever to global oil supplies.
This webinar will explore the options and challenges associated with a military effort to secure the flow of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
📆 Weds 18 March
⏰ 13:00–14:00 GMT
🌐 Online
💬 Nick Childs (@ChildsNJ), Air Marshal (Retd) Martin 'Sammy' Sampson, Sascha Bruchmann, Dr Hasan Alhasan (@HTAlhasan)
Join the discussion: https://go.iiss.org/4buYL5M
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033617069263007970#m
Published: March 16, 2026 18:51
The war in Iran has precipitated the largest shock ever to global oil supplies.
This webinar will explore the options and challenges associated with a military effort to secure the flow of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
📆 Weds 18 March
⏰…
Impatient with Iran’s attacks, the Gulf states have multiple options if they wish to increase the costs for Tehran, but they would run the risk of escalating the conflict.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Dr Hasan Alhasan (@HTAlhasan): https://go.iiss.org/4lxrhIl
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033600214863344113#m
Published: March 16, 2026 17:44
Impatient with Iran’s attacks, the Gulf states have multiple options if they wish to increase the costs for Tehran, but they would run the risk of escalating the conflict.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Dr Hasan Alhasan (@HTAlhasan): go.iiss.org/4lxrhIl
European states are moving from symbolic boardings towards sustained maritime law enforcement intended to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and raise the costs of sanctions evasion. The consequences for NATO are significant and will likely shape Alliance deterrence and escalation risk in the future.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Charlie Edwards: https://go.iiss.org/4rpm2f7
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033570801862029806#m
Published: March 16, 2026 15:47
European states are moving from symbolic boardings towards sustained maritime law enforcement intended to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and raise the costs of sanctions evasion. The consequences for NATO are significant and will likely shape Alliance…
The deteriorating security environment in the Indo-Pacific and European theatres has driven closer security cooperation between Japan and European countries, including in the defence-industrial domain.
At this event, the IISS Japan Chair Programme is delighted to host Professor Tsuruoka Michito, Julie Marionneau and Dr Nanae Baldauff to discuss Japan’s defence-industrial cooperation with Europe. The discussion will focus on the evolving security relationship between the two regions, particularly in the defence industry, as well as the outlook and challenges for deeper cooperation.
🌐 Hybrid
📅 Tues 17 March 2026
⏰ 14:30–15:45 EDT | 18:30–19:45 GMT | 19:30–20:45 CET | 21:30–22:45 AST
💬 @MichitoTsuruoka, Julie Marionneau (@frenchlegad), @NanaeBaldauff, @RobertAlanWard
Register now: https://go.iiss.org/4ryhcgF
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033559689431052357#m
Published: March 16, 2026 15:03
The deteriorating security environment in the Indo-Pacific and European theatres has driven closer security cooperation between Japan and European countries, including in the defence-industrial domain.
At this event, the IISS Japan Chair Programme is…
‘Crisis experience’ can be measured by how often a country’s strategic policymakers confront and address major international crises.
This research paper provides a ‘building blocks’ approach to enhancing Southeast Asia’s crisis-response architecture through the lens of a possible United States–China conflict over Taiwan.
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: https://go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033519422447472973#m
Published: March 16, 2026 12:23
‘Crisis experience’ can be measured by how often a country’s strategic policymakers confront and address major international crises.
This research paper provides a ‘building blocks’ approach to enhancing Southeast Asia’s crisis-response architecture…
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💼 Research Internship, Cyber Power and Future Conflict Programme, IISS-Asia
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 20 March 2026
The Cyber Power and Future Conflict (CPFC) Programme explores global strategic competition and future warfare, with a focus on emerging cyber strategies and emerging and disruptive technologies. While the CPFC programme is based in Singapore, its research scope is global. The intern would report to the Senior Fellow for Cyber Power and Future Conflict.
Apply now: https://go.iiss.org/4b0mZol
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033505308178276394#m
Published: March 16, 2026 11:27
We are #hiring! Join our team in Singapore:
💼 Research Internship, Cyber Power and Future Conflict Programme, IISS-Asia
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 20 March 2026
The Cyber Power and Future Conflict (CPFC) Programme explores global strategic…
The EU’s ability to compete is essential for the success of its digital-sovereignty strategy.
Read the latest GSIS analysis: https://go.iiss.org/4aJSWB0
Global Security and Innovation Summit | #GSISHamburg
Hamburg, 9–10 December 2026
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https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033488216905433117#m
Published: March 16, 2026 10:19
The EU’s ability to compete is essential for the success of its digital-sovereignty strategy.
Read the latest GSIS analysis: go.iiss.org/4aJSWB0
Global Security and Innovation Summit | #GSISHamburg
Hamburg, 9–10 December 2026 …
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💼 Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 26 March 2026
The IISS is looking to recruit a Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs to work in the IISS Defence and Military Analysis Programme. The successful candidate will conduct research and fundraise in areas of specialisation and work with colleagues including on the IISS Missile Dialogue Initiative.
Apply now: https://go.iiss.org/4czUwIp
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033468817527984617#m
Published: March 16, 2026 09:02
We are #hiring! Join our team in London or Berlin:
💼 Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs
📆 Deadline for receipt of applications: 26 March 2026
The IISS is looking to recruit a Research Fellow for Missile Technologies and UAVs to work in the…
How might Southeast Asian states respond to a regional nuclear-security crisis?
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from an IISS-organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
The exercise brought together 30 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, comprising leading experts as well as government and security officials. It centred on a hypothetical scenario involving a missing nuclear-armed submarine in Indonesian waters in 2031 and how it sparked broader military tensions between China and the Australia–UK–US (AUKUS) partnership.
✏️ Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana
Read the findings: https://go.iiss.org/47uF0Kh
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033440905504411898#m
Published: March 16, 2026 07:11
How might Southeast Asian states respond to a regional nuclear-security crisis?
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from an IISS-organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
The exercise brought together 30…
In this webinar, IISS experts examine the military dimensions of the war in the Middle East and how to think about the respective strategies of the warring sides; the political effects of the war; the regional fallout both in the Gulf region and in the Levant; and the prospects for further escalation or a diplomatic off-ramp.
🔗 Watch the recording: https://go.iiss.org/4ucK27Q
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033260466588323932#m
Published: March 15, 2026 19:14
In this webinar, IISS experts examine the military dimensions of the war in the Middle East and how to think about the respective strategies of the warring sides; the political effects of the war; the regional fallout both in the Gulf region and in the…
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera) and Dr Alexander Bollfrass: https://go.iiss.org/46V3lZz
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033260466571452755#m
Published: March 15, 2026 19:14
President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the future of French nuclear deterrence opens up avenues for European cooperation. Questions on follow-through, however, remain.
Read the latest #MissileDialogueInitiative analysis by Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera)…
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly acute submarine capability gap, including proposals to acquire second-hand platforms, and timelines have repeatedly slipped.
➡️ Read the latest #MilitaryBalance analysis by Johannes R. Fischbach and Zuzanna Gwadera (@zuzannagwadera): https://go.iiss.org/3NzTJNl
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033260466709934133#m
Published: March 15, 2026 19:14
The Polish Navy has limited time to identify a deep strike solution if it wants to operate a submarine with the capability before its current boat is retired.
Over the past two decades, Warsaw has explored multiple solutions to mitigate an increasingly…
We are #hiring! Join our HR Team in London:
💼Human Resources Administrator (Maternity Cover)
⏰Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 April 2026
Find out more: https://www.iiss.org/careers/jobs/2026/03/human-resources-administrator-maternity-cover/
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033224210789638489#m
Published: March 15, 2026 16:50
We are #hiring! Join our HR Team in London:
💼Human Resources Administrator (Maternity Cover)
⏰Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 April 2026
Find out more: iiss.org/careers/jobs/2026/0…
Book launch!
Many Americans and observers of America are concerned that the second Trump presidency will undermine much of what has made America exceptional politically, economically, culturally and in the international order it constructed.
Kori Schake argues that the US truly is exceptional but there is now a serious risk of dramatic disruption to American power and international security.
📆 Tues 17 March
⏰ 16:00–17:15 EST
🌐 Hybrid
💬 Kori Schake, Francis J. Gavin & Paul Fraioli
Join the discussion: https://go.iiss.org/4rJPOM9
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033170124107104407#m
Published: March 15, 2026 13:15
Book launch!
Many Americans and observers of America are concerned that the second Trump presidency will undermine much of what has made America exceptional politically, economically, culturally and in the international order it constructed.
Kori Schake…
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana's findings: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033154265967956318#m
Published: March 15, 2026 12:12
How can Southeast Asian states respond to a nuclear-security crisis in the region?
This report seeks to answer this question by drawing on lessons learned from an IISS organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
Read Morgan Michaels,…
Global debates on digital governance often portray a contest among the great powers. Meanwhile, however, emerging economies such as India, Brazil, Nigeria and South Africa are developing unique governance frameworks.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Wakana Asano: https://go.iiss.org/40kwIks
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033135643690242404#m
Published: March 15, 2026 10:58
Global debates on digital governance often portray a contest among the great powers. Meanwhile, however, emerging economies such as India, Brazil, Nigeria and South Africa are developing unique governance frameworks.
➡️ Read the latest analysis by Wakana…
There is a lack of systematic and serious planning within maritime Southeast Asian capitals regarding a possible US–China conflict over Taiwan, despite countries recognising the strategic implications of such a possibility.
This paper proposes a ‘building blocks’ approach at the domestic, bilateral and multilateral levels to enhance Southeast Asia’s regional crisis-response architecture.
Read Dr @EvanLaksmana and Morgan Michaels’ full research report: https://go.iiss.org/4rZsue1
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2033109471157719518#m
Published: March 15, 2026 09:14
There is a lack of systematic and serious planning within maritime Southeast Asian capitals regarding a possible US–China conflict over Taiwan, despite countries recognising the strategic implications of such a possibility.
This paper proposes a…
The significant dependency on US providers challenges the feasibility of Europe’s digital-sovereignty objective. Efforts to reduce perceived vulnerabilities have intensified across the continent.
Read the latest GSIS analysis: https://go.iiss.org/4aJSWB0
Global Security and Innovation Summit | #GSISHamburg
Hamburg, 9–10 December 2026
https://go.iiss.org/GSISHamburg
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2032836177166823449#m
Published: March 14, 2026 15:08
The significant dependency on US providers challenges the feasibility of Europe’s digital-sovereignty objective. Efforts to reduce perceived vulnerabilities have intensified across the continent.
Read the latest GSIS analysis: go.iiss.org/4aJSWB0
…
Beijing resembles a domestic opposition party in advocating its own programme for changing existing institutions.
@Hannah_LSBailey and Todd Hall on China’s global opposition campaign:
➡️ https://go.iiss.org/402G4kt
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2032816792826003818#m
Published: March 14, 2026 13:51
Beijing resembles a domestic opposition party in advocating its own programme for changing existing institutions.
@Hannah_LSBailey and Todd Hall on China’s global opposition campaign:
➡️ go.iiss.org/402G4kt
How might Southeast Asian states respond to a regional nuclear-security crisis?
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from an IISS-organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
The exercise brought together 30 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, comprising leading experts as well as government and security officials. It centred on a hypothetical scenario involving a missing nuclear-armed submarine in Indonesian waters in 2031 and how it sparked broader military tensions between China and the Australia–UK–US (AUKUS) partnership.
✏️ Morgan Michaels, Daniel Salisbury & Dr @EvanLaksmana
Read the findings: https://go.iiss.org/47uF0Kh
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2032791627572408744#m
Published: March 14, 2026 12:11
How might Southeast Asian states respond to a regional nuclear-security crisis?
This research paper draws on the insights and lessons learned from an IISS-organised two-day diplomatic crisis-simulation exercise.
The exercise brought together 30…
No single Southeast Asian state possesses the full range of assets, doctrine and posture required to fully execute an anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) strategy on its own.
Following on from its recent acquisition of BrahMos missiles from India, the Philippines has increased its experience with and exposure to additional long-range strike systems through its exercises with the US.
Read Dr Evan A. Laksmana's full research report assessing how maritime Southeast Asian states are developing A2/AD strategies and capabilities.
Find out more: https://go.iiss.org/3OFr7m3
https://nitter.poast.org/IISS_org/status/2032778793086067028#m
Published: March 14, 2026 11:20
No single Southeast Asian state possesses the full range of assets, doctrine and posture required to fully execute an anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) strategy on its own.
Following on from its recent acquisition of BrahMos missiles from India, the…
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