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Dr. Alexander Vuving’s New Publications on Vietnam’s Past and Present

January 23rd, 2025|0 Comments

Dr. Alexander Vuving has two new publications exploring Vietnam’s history and foreign policy. The first is a peer-reviewed article published in The Pacific Review (Vol. 38, Issue 1, 2025), titled “Bamboo in a Storm: The Russia-Ukraine War and Vietnam’s Foreign Policy (2022–2024). The second is a chapter in The Cambridge History of the Vietnam War (Volume 3: Legacies). Titled “Vietnam’s Search for Its Place in the World,” the chapter traces Vietnam’s trajectory since the war with the United States.

New Book Release: The Indo-Pacific Mosaic: Comprehensive Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) proudly announces the release of its latest publication, The Indo-Pacific Mosaic: Comprehensive Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. This landmark book celebrates the Center’s 30th anniversary and reflects three decades of fostering peace, collaboration, and understanding across the Indo-Pacific region. Bringing together insights from 27 leading experts, this comprehensive volume examines the complexities of security in the Indo-Pacific. From geopolitical rivalries to societal resilience, The Indo-Pacific Mosaic offers actionable strategies for promoting peace, stability, and resilience across the region. Acting Director Russell Bailey emphasized that this book honors Senator Daniel K. Inouye’s legacy and underscores the Center’s unwavering commitment to advancing security cooperation throughout the region.

Vares-Lum Assumes Responsibility at DKI APCSS

HONOLULU –Retired US Army Maj. Gen. Suzanne (Suzy) Puanani Vares-Lum joined the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) this week as the Center’s new Director. The transition occurred during an Assumption of Command ceremony held on Monday, which was attended by close family and friends and DKI APCSS staff. During the ceremony, Vares-Lum, an alumna of the Center, remarked that it felt like coming home. Not only is she an alumna of two DKI APCSS courses, but she also started her Army career in this building when it used to be a reserve center. Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, she served 34 years in all three components of the U.S. Army—the Army National Guard, Regular Army, and Army Reserve—retiring as a Major General in 2021. Vares-Lum is an alumna of the Cen

Dialogue #35 Indo-Pacific Humanity and Geopolitics

In Dialogue 35: Indo-Pacific Humanity and Geopolitics, humanitarian adviser Jonathan Robinson explores the intersection of humanitarian aid and geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific. From navigating aid in politically sensitive areas to the impact of great power competition and China’s hospital ship ecosystem, this episode delves into critical challenges shaping regional humanitarian efforts.