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

Trump's China Policy: Containment or Retrenchment?
November

Professor Robert S. Ross will address current US China policy, followed by a Q&A.

November 6, 2025

Produksjonsrom 1, Sentralen

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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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July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

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The U.S.-China Stability-Instability Paradox: Limited War in East Asia
South Korea’s Perilous Path to Nuclear Weapons
Why should America negotiate with China?