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International Institute for Strategic Studies

We are a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. We were founded in 1958, and have offices in London, Washington, Singapore and Bahrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 14 jul

    NATO 3.0: The Ankara Summit Unpacked

    The episode examines the gap between NATO's 5% GDP spending commitments and the delivery of real military capability, the challenge of sustaining support for Ukraine as US stockpiles face pressure from the Iran conflict and Türkiye's growing defence industrial ambitions and the political significance of hosting the summit. The conversation also addresses NATO's structural three-front problem, spanning command seams, sustainment and force-level gaps, lessons European militaries should be drawing from Ukraine and whether a more formalised European Plan B is now a strategic necessity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NATO 3.0: The Ankara Summit Unpacked

  2. 9 jun

    IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Reflections

    Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts Veerle Nouwens, Darshana M. Baruah, Morgan Michaels and Dr Daniel Salisbury to reflect on the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, which was held in Singapore from 29–31 May 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Reflections

  3. 21 may

    Rethinking Asia-Pacific Security in an Age of Disruption

    Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts to preview the Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment 2026 ahead of its launch next week. Together, they discuss rising defence spending, evolving military doctrines, land force modernisation, nuclear risk and the race to shape quantum security governance in an increasingly contested region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rethinking Asia-Pacific Security in an Age of Disruption

  4. 29 abr

    IISS Stockholm Civil Defence Forum 2026: Reflections

    In this episode of Sounds Strategic, IISS experts reflect on the inaugural IISS Stockholm Civil Defence Forum and unpack the findings of the Strategic Dossier Civil Defence in Europe: An Initial Assessment. The discussion explores how European countries are adapting to emerging security threats, from protecting critical infrastructure and countering foreign information manipulation to financing civil defence and strengthening public preparedness. Drawing on lessons from Ukraine, the Nordic countries and wider Euro-Atlantic partners, the episode examines what a more coordinated and resilient approach to civil defence in Europe could look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    IISS Stockholm Civil Defence Forum 2026: Reflections

  5. 2 abr

    UAVs: ISR, Deterrence and War

    In this episode of Sounds Strategic, IISS experts unpack the findings of the Strategic Dossier UAVs: ISR, Deterrence and War, exploring how uninhabited aerial vehicles are reshaping military operations in peace and conflict. From Europe’s long-running capability gaps to lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, the discussion examines how UAVs are changing intelligence gathering, decision-making and the conduct of war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    UAVs: ISR, Deterrence and War

  6. 24 feb

    The Military Balance 2026

    Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts Henry Boyd, Fenella McGerty, Ester Sabatino and Ruben Stewart to discuss the 2026 edition of The Military Balance. The Military Balance reveals a world of accelerating defence transformation. From Europe’s structural spending surge and procurement bottlenecks, to institutionalised drone warfare, Gulf industrial localisation and intensifying US-China competition, IISS experts unpack how shifting US policy and allied burden-sharing are reshaping global military dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Military Balance 2026

  7. 14/11/2025

    IISS Manama Dialogue 2025: Reflections

    Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts Air Marshal (Retd) Martin 'Sammy' Sampson, Dr Hasan Alhasan, Wolf-Christian Paes and Asna Wajid to reflect on the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025, which took place in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 31 October–2 November 2025.  Together they discuss how the Dialogue reflected shifting regional alignments, the implications of global power competition for Middle Eastern security, and new avenues for cooperation on defence, technology and economic stability. The conversation also examines how the Gulf’s strategic priorities are evolving in light of ongoing conflicts, energy transition pressures, and emerging great-power dynamics. We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on the podcast platform of your choice. Date of Recording: 05 November 2025 The podcast is recorded and produced by the IISS.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    IISS Manama Dialogue 2025: Reflections

  8. 16/09/2025

    IISS Prague Defence Summit 2025: Reflections

    Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts Dr Ben Schreer, Fenella McGerty and Ester Sabatino to reflect on the 2nd IISS Prague Defence Summit, which was held on 3–5 September 2025.  Meia, Ben, Fenella and Esther discuss the major takeaways from the Prague Defence Summit, including: Secretary General Mark Rutte’s call for stronger European defence production in the face of closer Russia–China cooperation;The sustainability of record-high defence spending and new ways to fund Europe’s security;How procurement reforms and EU initiatives are reshaping Europe’s defence industrial landscape;The growing role of Indo-Pacific and non-EU partners in strengthening European security. We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on the podcast platform of your choice. Date of Recording: 10 September 2025 The podcast is recorded and produced by the IISS.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    IISS Prague Defence Summit 2025: Reflections
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