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Dr. Sungmin Cho Discusses South Korea’s role in a Taiwan Contingency on the CSIS Podcast

By |2023-09-21T16:20:18-10:00September 21st, 2023|Categories: Courses, news, Cho, Media|Tags: , , |

DKI APCSS professor Dr. Sungmin Cho recently appeared on the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) podcast titled "South Korea's Role in Taiwan Contingency." The popular podcast can be found on YouTube. Dr. Sungmin Cho is a professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in Honolulu. The views expressed are those of the author alone and do not represent the official policy of the DKI APCSS, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

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Webinar explores opportunities to boost space collaboration through partnerships

By |2023-09-21T13:09:36-10:00September 21st, 2023|Categories: news, Media|Tags: , |

In partnership with US Space Command, the Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs (UH-Manoa), Pacific Forum, and the Aerospace Corporation, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies convened a webinar as part of the 29th Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-29), on Tuesday 5 September. “There appears to be opportunities to harness complementary [nations] to grow partnerships that will synergize the space sector in the Asia-Pacific,” said DKI APCSS professor Dr. Alfred Oelhers. “It appears we haven’t yet fully seized these opportunities to realize our potential.” The webinar, titled “Accelerating Asia-Pacific Space Economies Through Partnerships: Challenges, Opportunities and [...]

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Exploring vulnerabilities in Papua New Guinea’s national security

By |2023-09-20T17:24:38-10:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: Journal, news|Tags: , , |

A recent paper by Francis Hualupmomi, Ph.D., published in Security Nexus and titled “System Perspective,” explores vulnerabilities in Papua New Guinea’s national security. The paper contends that these weaknesses are rooted in a complex governance structure with multiple stakeholders. Hualupmomi argues for a complex adaptive system that can swiftly respond to unforeseen challenges in an unstable security landscape. Read the the paper The views expressed in this article are the author’s alone, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the DKI APCSS or the United States Government.

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Climate Adaptation: Building Partnerships for Resilience in South Asia

By |2023-09-22T14:26:42-10:00September 19th, 2023|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Workshop, news|Tags: |

Climate adaptation and building climate literacy were the focus of a workshop hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The workshop titled “Climate Adaptation: Building Partnerships for Resilience in South Asia” was held August 21-24, 2023 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Every Taiwan Citizen a Resistance Member: Preparing for a Chinese Occupation

By |2023-09-15T12:53:12-10:00September 15th, 2023|Categories: College, Faculty Articles, External Publications, Lumbaca, news|Tags: , , |

Dr. Jeremiah “Lumpy” Lumbaca, has a new article entitled “Every Taiwan Citizen a Resistance Member: Preparing for a Chinese Occupation” published by the Modern War Institute at West Point.  In the article, Lumbaca creates a scenario where the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has successfully invaded and occupied Taiwan, despite previous predictions that such an invasion would be too costly for China. The Chinese occupation is extensive, with forces present in all aspects of Taiwanese life. The situation is compared to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the unpredictability of autocrats' actions. Lumbaca emphasizes the importance of preparing Taiwan's civilian population for potential resistance against [...]

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Philippines must stand up for its rights at South China Sea shoal

By |2023-08-23T14:37:08-10:00August 23rd, 2023|Categories: College, Faculty Articles, Vuving, news|Tags: , |

Dr. Alex Vuving’s most recent article for Nikkei Asia comments on the latest activity in the South China Sea. China has been involved in various incidents claiming territory in the South China Sea that falls within the exclusive economic zones of neighboring countries like the Philippines and Vietnam. In August, China called for the Philippines to remove the BRP Sierra Madre, a grounded naval vessel, from Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef located within the Philippine exclusive economic zone. The China Coast Guard ship fired water cannons to turn away Philippine boats on a resupply mission. These actions have sparked [...]

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Join us for a virtual seminar on space

By |2023-08-18T15:55:25-10:00August 18th, 2023|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, news|Tags: , , , |

Webinar Registration UH event webpage aprsaf.org Join us for a virtual seminar: "Accelerating Asia-Pacific Space Economies Through Partnerships: Challenges, Opportunities, and Best Practices." This seminar is an official side event of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum. It's co-organized by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs, and the Pacific Forum. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:00–5:00 pm HST

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South Korea Needs a Drone Strategy

By |2023-08-18T12:20:33-10:00August 18th, 2023|Categories: Faculty Articles, Kim, External Publications, news|Tags: , , |

Dr. Lami Kim’s OpEd “South Korea Needs a Drone Strategy” was recently published in the National Interest. According to Kim, “As North Korea’s drone capabilities increase, the South Korean military must enhance its capability to counter North Korea’s drone threats. As drone technology evolves and drones increasingly become an essential tool of the armed forces, Seoul must also find ways to utilize drones effectively in conjunction with other weapons systems on the battlefield. South Korea’s decision to establish a drone operation command is a step in the right direction. However, as it stands, South Korea’s strategy lacks clear objectives. Deciding [...]

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Security Nexus paper on Northeast Asia’s Military Tech & South Korean Defense Implications

By |2023-08-18T13:35:24-10:00August 17th, 2023|Categories: Journal, news|Tags: , , , , , |

A recent Security Nexus paper titled “Emerging New Military Technologies in Northeast Asia and Implications for South Korean Defense Strategy” by retired Navy Captain Sukjoon Yoon, ROKN, highlights the escalating pursuit of advanced military technologies in Northeast Asia amid growing military disparities. The implications of new military technologies in Northeast Asia are uncertain. While they might fuel an arms race, the high costs and demographic considerations could push some countries towards arms control. New military technologies are reshaping South Korea’s defense policies. Following the Biden-Moon Summit in 2021, the ROK-US alliance has expanded its focus from North Korea to the [...]

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Engaging Transnational Security in the Heart of the Pacific

By |2023-08-03T13:31:35-10:00August 2nd, 2023|Categories: Courses, news|Tags: , , |

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) brought together senior-level security practitioners from more than 20 countries to explore transnational security issues and emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. DKI APCSS professor Dr. Jeremiah Lumbaca and U.S. Navy Capt. Henry Saito led the group from June 23-28. The 27 participants engaged in discussions on topics such as economics, strategic competition, maritime security, space security, and cybersecurity. A tabletop exercise simulated a real-world crisis, allowing the Fellows to apply their knowledge strategically and engage in role-playing. Brian Finlay, president and CEO of the Stimson Center [...]

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