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
Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 24: North Korea-Russia Alliance: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
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.
Director Gumataotao Retires from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center Russell Bailey to serve as acting Director
This week the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies bid aloha to retired Rear Admiral Pete Gumataotao after six years as the Center’s director. A native of [...]
Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 23: China’s Strategic Culture: Confucianism or Realpolitik?
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.
A New Security Nexus Perspective Explores How The Philippines and Vietnam are Uniting Against Maritime Coercion
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.
Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 22: Jihadist Terrorism in the Indo-Pacific: Resurgence and Resilience in the Post-Caliphate Era
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.
Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 21: From Promises to Reality: Analyzing the 2024 Indian Elections
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.
Integrating Air and Missile Defense for America’s Pacific Homeland
“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.
Building Whole of Society Resilience
Looking at ways to counter global hybrid threats and malign influence was the focus of a workshop on “Building Whole of Society Resilience” held June 24-27 in Honolulu.
