Mosaic Main Page Forward The Indo-Pacific is a crucible of global security, a dynamic region where the future will be forged. Amidst shifting geopolitical power and a complex web of challenges, cooperation across this diverse landscape is more crucial than ever. The Indo-Pacific Mosaic: Comprehensive Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific delves deep into this multifaceted security environment. It illuminates the critical need for collective action to navigate both enduring and emerging threats, from intensifying geopolitical rivalries to the urgent realities of environmental crises. This volume explores the interconnected nature of these challenges, emphasizing the need for adaptive, innovative, and [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Twenty Five James M. Minnich The omission of gender from work on international security does not make that work gender-neutral or unproblematic. — Laura Sjoberg, Gender and International Security, 2010 Abstract Traditional security approaches often overlook the crucial role of gender in shaping security outcomes. This chapter presents Gendered Security Analysis (GSA) as a transformative framework for understanding and addressing the complex interplay between gender and security. It introduces the GENDER 4Ps models to foster more inclusive, equitable, and effective security strategies. Practical tools like the Gender Security Analysis [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Twenty Four Divya Rai Connectivity is the new geography — Parag Khanna, Connectography, 2016 Abstract Submarine cables, which carry most of the world’s international data, are vital to global connectivity and economic stability. This chapter explores India’s role in protecting these cables in the Indo-Pacific amidst rising geopolitical tensions. It identifies key— structural, legal, and geopolitical—challenges and offers recommendations, including strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing international partnerships, and building domestic repair capabilities. These measures aim to secure the resilience of this critical infrastructure and reinforce India’s position in the global [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Twenty Three Kevin D. Stringer and Madison Urban The Pacific is the most dynamic region of the world, and what happens here will shape the future for generations to come. — Henry Kissinger, World Order, 2014 Abstract Pacific Island microstates are crucial in the U.S.-China strategic competition due to their diplomatic influence, strategic location, and valuable maritime resources. The United States has re-engaged these nations with diplomatic initiatives and partnerships. This chapter proposes a comprehensive U.S. security cooperation strategy focused on four key pillars: U.S. Coast Guard and National [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Twenty Two Roxane Turner and James M. Minnich Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions. — Atifete Jahjaga, 4th President of Kosovo, 2011-2016 One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong. — Jacinda Ardern, 40th Prime [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Twenty One Beth Kunce Resilience is not about bouncing back to where you were—it’s about bouncing forward to where you should be. — Andrew Zolli and Ann Marie Healy, Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back, 2012 Abstract Societal resilience is crucial in today’s interconnected world, but current approaches often focus narrowly on traditional defense measures. This chapter argues for a broader understanding of resilience, encompassing social cohesion, trust in institutions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Reviewing recent efforts by the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and select member states, it [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Twenty Anny Barlow  The change makers [people making social change in the world] are variable, and making sure you know that there are multiple targets [change makers] that can be accessed, then collectively, you can get that boulder rolling. — Ian Urbina, September 13, 2022 Abstract Forced labor, often termed “sea slavery,” lurks beneath the surface of the global fishing industry, inflicting widespread harm on human rights, environmental sustainability, and global food security. This chapter introduces an innovative Integrated Dissuasion Strategy inspired by the teamwork of Marvel’s Avengers, which [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Nineteen Bill Wieninger To say that the Chinese are unwilling to talk about nuclear weapons anywhere is wrong, but what we need now is to open the discourse between Washington and Beijing on these matters. — Rose Gottemoeller, former Deputy Secretary General of NATO Abstract China’s rapid nuclear arsenal expansion, with hundreds of new missile silos and projections of matching the U.S. arsenal by 2030, poses a critical challenge to U.S. deterrence strategy. This chapter explores the lessons from the Cold War and the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the importance [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Eighteen Scott D. McDonald Anyone who fights for the future, lives in it today. – Ayn Rand, The Romantic Manifesto, 1969 Abstract In the face of escalating great power competition, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can solidify its regional leadership by leveraging its established centrality and the unfulfilled promises of the U.S. Free and Open Indo-Pacific framework. This chapter argues that ASEAN can proactively shape the Indo-Pacific security landscape through concrete actions and by fostering a network of cooperative initiatives known as Communities of Common Interest (CCI). [...]

Download This Chapter Mosaic Main Page Chapter Seventeen Peter M. Haymond Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much. — Helen Keller, early 1920s Abstract The arrival of U.S. COVID-19 vaccines in Laos in 2021 marked a pivotal shift in a relationship once marred by conflict. This chapter examines how sustained U.S. health cooperation over two decades, culminating in the pandemic response, has fostered trust and transformed the U.S.-Lao dynamic. By prioritizing Laos’ needs, providing unconditional aid, and collaborating on health initiatives, the United States has become a valued partner, exemplified by [...]