Dr. Miemie Byrd’s latest article for the Diplomat
Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd’s latest article Myanmar is Not About to Become a ‘Fractured’ State was recently published by The Diplomat. Her article looks at political linkages between the country’s resistance groups, and their determination to build a federal democracy.
Is the Myanmar military on verge of falling from power?
In a new article for the Indo-Pacific Defense Journal, Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd highlights the potential collapse of Myanmar's military junta, which seized power in February 2021.
Korea’s Unification Debate: Diverging Views of Kim Jong Un and Yoon Suk-yeol
Dr. Lami Kim’s new article published by Foreign Policy explores the diverging visions of Korean unification presented by South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a recent speech, Yoon called for the creation of a “unified, free, and democratic nation" across the Korean Peninsula, arguing that unification is incomplete until North Koreans are free. In contrast, Kim renounced unification in December 2023, signaling a desire for a permanent division between the two Koreas.
US Ambassador to Canada Engages with Emerging Leaders
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies (TSC), and the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) partnered to organize an Emerging Leaders Forum. This four-day workshop brought together a diverse group of emerging defense and national security leaders from the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions.
DKI APCSS Supports the 5th Thai Senior Security Studies Program
The Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Strategic Studies Center of the National Defense Studies Institute (NDSI) recently hosted the fifth Senior Security Studies Program (SSSP). The intensive, one-week course for senior Thai security sector leaders was held in Bangsaen, Chonburi, and focused on the impact of regional changes and the capacity of leaders and institutions to manage those changes. Two faculty members from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) once again participated in the course.
Dr. Watson in QUAD Tech Forum
Dr. Virginia B. Watson, from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, was part of the U.S. delegation at the "QUAD Critical and Emerging Technology Forum," held at the University of Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, from Aug. 19-21, 2024.
Faculty in First Thailand Security Dialogue
Dr. Virginia B. Watson participated in the first Thailand Security Dialogue held in Bangkok, Thailand on August 26-28, 2024. She served as a panel member in the session “Energy and Environmental Security: Implications for Sustainable Peace to the Region,” presenting a briefing on “Climate Change, Energy, and Defense Nexus.”
Philippine-Vietnam Yokohama workshop alumni collaborate in a webinar
The University of the Philippines’ (UP) Asian Center and the UP Political Science Department co-organized a webinar, “ Vietnam’s Strategy: Power, Rivalry, China’s Diplomacy, and Economic Relations,” on August 1, 2024, via Zoom.
The Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 27: Navigating Tensions in the South China Sea
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
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
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.
Irregular Warfare and China’s Defense Industrial Base
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.
Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 25: Bangladesh in Turmoil: The Revolution, Its Fallout, and the Road Ahead
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.
Honolulu Welcomes German Defense Minister at DKI Speaker Series
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.
Transnational Security Cooperation Participants Explore Strategic Challenges in the Indo-Pacific
Thirty senior leaders participated in the Transnational Security Cooperation (TSC) course hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies from July 14-19, 2024, in Honolulu. TSC 24-1 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.
Palau Vice President speaks about the power of women at the Women in Leadership Workshop
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) partnered to organize a Women in Leadership event in Palau
