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Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS)

Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS)
The Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS): A prominent Singapore-based research institute, IDSS is a key component of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University. Established in 1996, its primary mission is to conduct academic and policy-oriented research on defence, strategic, and security issues, particularly focusing on geopolitical developments in the Asia Pacific region. IDSS contributes significantly to understanding national security, military technology, and international relations through its extensive research programmes, publications, and by fostering dialogue among experts and policymakers. It is recognised for its influential role in regional strategic studies.
South China Sea

‘Strategic’: why are drones taking off among South China Sea claimant states?

Experts weigh the merits and limits of growing pivot in the region to uncrewed aircraft and the potential for 24/7 patrols.

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As US Pacific allies eye nuclear submarines, should China be concerned?

Old but still gold? What Philippines can gain from Japan’s used warships

Factors such as maintenance costs and system upgrades will determine the true value of the Abukuma-class vessels’ transfer, analysts say.

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