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New article on Non-State Actors and Irregular Warfare by Sam Mullins

By |2024-12-21T10:14:12-10:00December 21st, 2024|Categories: External Publications, news, Mullins|Tags: , |

In "The Role of Non-State Actors as Proxies in Irregular Warfare and Malign State Influence," Dr. Sam Mullins examines how states like China and Russia leverage non-state actors (NSAs) to conduct irregular warfare, employing tactics that blur the lines between peace and conflict. These NSAs engage in activities ranging from persistent low-level operations aimed at undermining adversaries' institutions to more aggressive actions that challenge the sovereignty of other nations.

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Dialogues: Conversations Shaping Security Webinar Series

By |2024-12-21T07:59:25-10:00December 21st, 2024|Categories: news|Tags: |

Don’t miss the upcoming Conversations Shaping Security dialogues, where thought leaders and experts tackle critical issues impacting the Indo-Pacific and global security landscape. This webinar series provides insights into the geopolitical, economic, and humanitarian challenges shaping our world, offering a chance to engage in timely discussions that matter. Dialogue #36: Korea’s Martial Law Fallout, Jan 13, 2025 03:00 PM  in Hawaii Dialogue #35: Indo-Pacific Humanity and Geopolitics, Jan 27, 2025 03:00 PM  in Hawaii

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TSC bring senior leaders together to explore opportunities for cooperation

By |2024-12-18T13:10:02-10:00December 18th, 2024|Categories: Courses, College, news|Tags: , , |

The Transnational Security Cooperation course is an in-depth executive education program designed to prepare senior security practitioners and military leaders to engage in cooperative security efforts that advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. Recently 38 senior leaders from 25 countries and three regional organizations participated in the TSC24-2 course hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies from December 8-13, 2024, in Honolulu. “Aided by a challenging curriculum, TSC 24-2 participants seized the opportunity to frankly discuss some of the most pressing strategic issues in the Indo-Pacific,” said course manager Dr. Al Oehlers. “Vitally, by exchanging invaluable insights and creatively crafting collaborative approaches to shared priorities, bonds of understanding and friendship were fostered that will last for years to come.”

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Lauren Dickey and DKI APCSS’ Col. Matthew Kent Call for a Reassessment of U.S. Policy on Taiwan in War on the Rocks

By |2024-12-10T14:37:14-10:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: External Publications, news, kent|Tags: , , , , , |

“This is Not the Status Quo You’re Looking For” by Lauren Dickey and DKI APCSS’ Col. Matthew Kent was recently published by War on the Rocks. In the article, the authors argue that the United States’ longstanding policy of maintaining the “status quo” on Taiwan is increasingly misaligned with contemporary geostrategic realities. Rooted in Cold War-era agreements, the policy aims to deter hostilities by avoiding an official stance on Taiwan’s sovereignty. However, this approach has not accounted for China’s use of gray zone tactics—subtle, coercive measures that fall short of provoking military conflict but aim to achieve political objectives.  According to the authors,  the “status quo,” once effective in a very different geopolitical landscape, now risks enabling China’s aggressive posturing and undermining Taiwan’s security.

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Coups and Civil-Military relations in South Korea

By |2024-12-12T10:33:50-10:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: Kim, External Publications, news|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Dr. Lami Kim has a new article in Foreign Policy on the recent self-coup and martial law attempt by President Yoon in South Korea.  The article, “Yoon’s Coup Attempt Shows Sad State of Civil-Military Relations,” provides an in-depth look the Republic of Korea’s history of past military dictatorship. According to Kim, “As South Koreans and supporters of democracy around the world anxiously watch how this situation unfolds, it is crucial to learn from what happened. This incident serves as a stark reminder that civil-military relations are never static and can regress without vigilant management. If there is a silver lining to this situation, it is that South Koreans now have an opportunity to confront the lingering legacies of military dictatorship and take definitive steps toward establishing healthy, sustainable civil-military relations.”

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Fijian Charm and National Security Policy Under the Palms

By |2024-12-09T10:01:23-10:00December 6th, 2024|Categories: Workshop, Alumni, news|Tags: , , , , , , , |

SUVA, Fiji – Amid the occasional roar of heavy November rains and the frequent calls of local myna birds, 64 participants from 18 Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries gathered in Suva for a three-day workshop on national security policy development. Hosted by the PIF at its historic conference center in the hills overlooking the city and Walu Bay, the event was conducted in collaboration with the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. The workshop focused on how the Pacific’s security landscape has evolved, enabling participants to exchange perspectives on issues ranging from climate-induced migration to transnational crime. There was earnest and honest interaction from all corners of an audience that are usually quite reserved, professionally.

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Dialogue #33 | Sustainability and Responsibility in Space

By |2024-12-05T16:17:14-10:00November 29th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , |

The space race isn’t over; it has simply evolved into a new, more complex phase. While Cold War rivalries may have faded, a different kind of competition is now underway – a race to ensure the long-term sustainability of this critical domain. With the number of satellites and space actors growing exponentially, the need for responsible behavior and international cooperation has never been more pressing. This was the central theme of Dialogue 33, where experts Dr. Namrata Goswami and Sam Wilson joined DKI APCSS professors Dr. James Minnich and Dr. Al Oehlers to explore the critical challenges and opportunities in securing the future of space.

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Dialogue #32 | Seoul Between Moscow and Pyongyang

By |2024-12-03T10:42:04-10:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , , |

What are Seoul’s strategic options in response to North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict? Dr. Lami Kim explores the risks of technology transfers, phased response strategies, and the delicate balance between deterrence and escalation in this evolving security challenge.

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Currents Magazine: Celebrating Partnerships and Resilience

By |2024-11-20T10:49:39-10:00November 20th, 2024|Categories: publication, news|Tags: |

The summer edition of Currents, themed “Building Partnerships for Resilience,” features candid photos of Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies participants on the cover, engaging in courses, workshops, and visits that capture the theme.This issue includes a farewell message from outgoing Director Peter A. Gumataotao, reflecting on the Center’s nearly 30 years of fostering security cooperation. During his tenure, DKI APCSS adapted to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, launched the Security Nexus online journal, and strengthened ties among the region’s security professionals.

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