Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Pacific

By |2024-10-07T12:01:53-10:00October 7th, 2024|Categories: Journal, news|Tags: , , , , |

Richa Parikh’s article, “Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Pacific: Implications for Gender Equality, Economic Development, and Women in Fiji,” explores how workplace sexual harassment in the Pacific, particularly in Fiji, undermines gender equality and economic development. Despite legislative advances, cultural and institutional barriers continue to allow harassment, which impacts women’s workforce participation and hinders economic progress.

The Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 27: Navigating Tensions in the South China Sea

By |2024-09-25T16:05:21-10:00September 11th, 2024|Categories: Vuving, Watson, Minnich, news, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: |

The South China Sea is one of the world’s most contested and strategically significant regions. Covering over 3.5 million square kilometers, it is a vital maritime corridor and a resource-rich zone, home to fisheries, oil, and natural gas. Roughly one-third of global maritime trade passes through these waters, making the region essential for East and Southeast Asian economies and global commerce.

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 26: Shared Waters, Shared Futures: Cooperative Approaches to Water Security in the Indo-Pacific

By |2024-09-10T16:52:30-10:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|

Join us for a crucial discussion on the pressing issue of water security in the Indo-Pacific. This region, home to over half the world’s population, faces unprecedented challenges due to climate change, population growth, and pollution.

A New Security Nexus Perspective on Bangladesh’s Future Path

By |2024-09-05T15:45:27-10:00September 5th, 2024|Categories: Journal, news|Tags: |

Dr. Srini Sitaraman has authored a new Security Nexus paper titled “Bangladesh: Quo Vadis—the Way Forward.” This insightful analysis delves into the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, highlighting the collapse of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, the military’s intervention, and the appointment of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead an interim caretaker government.

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 25: Bangladesh in Turmoil: The Revolution, Its Fallout, and the Road Ahead

By |2024-08-30T08:40:45-10:00August 16th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , |

Join us for an insightful discussion with Shafqat Munir, Senior Fellow at the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), as we delve into Bangladesh’s complex and evolving security turmoil following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s public ouster.

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 24: North Korea-Russia Alliance: Economic and Geopolitical Implications

By |2024-09-03T16:33:06-10:00July 13th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , |

The recent deepening of ties between North Korea and Russia, marked by the signing of a mutual defense treaty in June 2024, signals a significant development with far-reaching consequences for the Asia-Pacific region. This evolving alliance was the focus of a recent episode of the Security Nexus Webinar hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, featuring a discussion between Professor James Minnich and Rachel Minyoung Lee, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center.

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 23: China’s Strategic Culture: Confucianism or Realpolitik?

By |2024-08-27T16:57:30-10:00July 12th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Feller, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , |

Embark on an illuminating journey into the heart of China’s Strategic Culture: Confucianism or Realpolitik? Join us as we unravel the intricate tapestry of how the ancient wisdom of Confucianism continues to weave its threads into China’s contemporary geopolitical strategies.

A New Security Nexus Perspective Explores How The Philippines and Vietnam are Uniting Against Maritime Coercion

By |2024-07-15T09:31:39-10:00July 12th, 2024|Categories: Journal, news|Tags: , , , |

In response to persistent maritime coercion from China, the Philippines and Vietnam are reinforcing their strategies to protect territorial integrity and uphold international maritime laws. This development is detailed in the recent Security Nexus Perspective “Coercion in the Maritime Domain: How Can the Philippines and Vietnam Counter It?” by Amparo Pamela Fabe and Tran My Hai Loc.

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 22: Jihadist Terrorism in the Indo-Pacific: Resurgence and Resilience in the Post-Caliphate Era

By |2024-07-23T14:24:53-10:00July 11th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, Mullins, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , |

The Security Nexus Webinar recently featured an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of jihadist terrorism in the Indo-Pacific. This long-form interview, hosted by Dr. James Minnich, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, DKI APCSS professor, and editor of the forthcoming book “The Indo-Pacific Mosaic: Comprehensive Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific,” provided a platform for a comprehensive dialogue between Dr. Minnich and his guest, Dr. Sam Mullins. Dr. Mullins, an expert in terrorism and a contributing author to the forthcoming volume, presented his research highlighting the resurgence and resilience of jihadist networks in the post-Caliphate era.

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 21: From Promises to Reality: Analyzing the 2024 Indian Elections

By |2024-07-10T13:21:37-10:00July 10th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , |

In the latest episode of the Security Nexus Webinar, Dr. Srini Sitaraman provided an insightful analysis of India’s 2024 general elections and their implications for the country’s governance and political landscape. Hosted by retired U.S. Army Colonel and Professor James Minnich from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), the episode delved into critical issues such as coalition politics, governance challenges, economic promises, and the impact of disinformation.

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