IFS ASIA

The Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies

The Asia Programme, IFS Asia, is an umbrella for ongoing research projects on security policy in Asia and the Pacific at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS). Scroll down to find our upcoming eventsrecent outreach and activity, and peer-reviewed publications below.

Upcoming events

Workshop 2026: Security in Asia
June

Draft paper workshop with partners. The event is open for invitees only.

June 10, 2026

TBC, Tokyo

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Henrik Stålhane Hiim

Øystein Tunsjø

Øystein Tunsjø

October 5, 2025

October 5, 2025

October 5, 2025

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August 24, 2025

August 24, 2025

August 24, 2025

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Ian Bowers

Do Young Lee

Do Young Lee

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

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Concerned, but not impressed: China eyes NATO's engagement in the Asia–Pacific
“All Politics is local”: the U.S.–China balance in the First Island Chain and Japan’s defense transformation
The U.S.-China Stability-Instability Paradox: Limited War in East Asia