• June 20th, 2024

    On June 25, 2024, the Security Nexus Webinar, hosted by Dr. James Minnich, featured Professor Shyam Tekwani from DKI APCSS. The episode “India’s Security Outlook in Modi’s Third Term” explored the implications of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership on India’s domestic, regional, and global security landscape.

  • June 10th, 2024

    Dr. James M. Minnich, Colonel U.S. Army retired and professor at DKI APCSS, has released a Security Nexus perspective paper titled “The Strength of Allyship: Cultivating Belonging for Team Success.” This paper originates from a speech delivered at the 10th Annual Women, Peace, and Security Symposium, held on May 2, 2024, at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

  • June 7th, 2024

    Dr. Alexander Vuving has contributed a chapter to the new book “Vietnam: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Economy, Society, and Political Order” by Börje Ljunggren and Dwight Perkins, eds. His chapter is “The Evolution of Vietnamese Foreign Policy in the Doi Moi Era.”

  • May 31st, 2024

    Outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs) are rapidly expanding their criminal empires, posing an escalating threat to national and transnational security. Join us as we delve into these organizations’ origins and evolution, sophisticated criminal networks, and impact on communities worldwide.

  • May 22nd, 2024

    On May 28, the Security Nexus Webinar, hosted by Dr. James Minnich, Colonel USA Retired and DKI APCSS Professor, featured a compelling discussion with Dr. Rouben Azizian, Professor at Massey University’s Centre for Defence and Security Studies, New Zealand. The session focused on the state of the war in Ukraine, its impact on global power dynamics, the evolving security landscape in the Indo-Pacific region, and so much more. 

  • May 20th, 2024

    In a rapidly changing Indo-Pacific, understanding the Philippines’ strategic decisions is critical for policymakers, military leaders, and anyone invested in regional stability. The Philippines, a crucial player, faces a dynamic security landscape shaped by historical alliances and modern partnerships like the recent trilateral summit. As the nation navigates complex regional shifts, including China’s assertiveness, it leans on partners like Japan.

  • May 6th, 2024

    Technology is reshaping the global order. Nations no longer compete solely through military might but through technological dominance. From semiconductors to artificial intelligence, control of critical and emerging technologies (CET) translates into economic power, national security, and global influence. Join our webinar, “The Great Game of Digital Dominance,” featuring Professor John Hemmings and hosted by Professor James Minnich, for expert insights into the escalating tech rivalry and its [...]

  • April 24th, 2024

    The world is changing. Are your strategies? Nations are vying for dominance in the Gray Zone – a shadowy realm of covert operations, cyber-attacks, and relentless disinformation campaigns waged below the level of open warfare. Join us for the Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 13: “Competing in the Gray Zone” to explore this evolving threat landscape and how it’s reshaping global power with Professor Sam Mullins and host [...]

  • April 10th, 2024

    Confronting a Tumultuous Information Landscape In an era where falsehoods spread faster than the truth, Security Nexus Webinar Episode 12 addressed the urgent need for societal resilience and the restoration of trust within our Information Environment. Led by Colonel James Minnich (Retired) and featuring Professor Beth Kunce, the discussion offered practical strategies to counter misinformation, protect citizens, and build an ethical, trustworthy digital landscape. 

  • March 28th, 2024

    March 2024 – Dr. Lumpy Lumbaca provides an insightful review of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” by counterterrorism expert Dr. Rohan Gunaratna. The book, published by Penguin Books, delves into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, analyzing the radicalization process and the resilience of the Sri Lankan people. Lumbaca, a retired US Army Green Beret professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific [...]