• September 5th, 2024

    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.

  • September 3rd, 2024

    In the article, Lumbaca explores how the United States can leverage irregular warfare to target and disrupt China’s defense industrial base amid the ongoing strategic competition between the two nations. China's "increasingly dangerous and illegal activities in the gray zone” pose significant challenges, but the U.S. can counter these by focusing on China’s vulnerabilities.

  • August 16th, 2024

    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.

  • August 8th, 2024

    The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) recently hosted the latest installment of the DKI Speaker Series, co-sponsored by the Daniel K. Inouye Institute and the DKI APCSS Foundation. The event featured a keynote address by the Honorable Boris Pistorius, Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense.

  • July 13th, 2024

    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.

  • July 12th, 2024

    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.

  • July 12th, 2024

    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.

  • July 11th, 2024

    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.

  • July 10th, 2024

    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.

  • July 2nd, 2024

    “Operation Noble Eagle–Pacific: Integrated Air and Missile Defense for America’s Pacific Homeland” is a new article by DKI APCSS’ US Navy Captain Joshua P. Taylor for Air University’s Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs.