Dr. Sungmin Cho has a new paper published by the Pacific Forum entitled "The New US Diplomacy with China: ‘Keep Your Promises’ " In his article, Cho discusses the idea of creating political division within China and its potential [...]
Myanmar marks four years since the military junta seized power, plunging the nation into ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd explores the resilience of the Myanmar people, the impact of China’s involvement, and the lessons learned from other conflicts like Syria in shaping the nation’s future.
Dr. Lami Kim’s latest article, “The Risks of South Korea’s Nuclear Armament Under a Troubled Democracy,” published by the United States Institute of Peace, explores the rising nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula. She highlights North Korea’s missile advancements and potential military ties with Russia, which have fueled debates over South Korea developing its own nuclear weapons. However, Kim warns that nuclearization could further destabilize the region rather than enhance security. She also raises concerns about South Korea’s democratic stability, arguing that restoring the rule of law is essential before making any decisions on nuclear armament.
As global economic conflict intensifies, Canada stands at the forefront of a high-stakes battle for resources, technology, and influence. In Frontlines of Economic Warfare, Raquel Garbers explores Canada’s vulnerabilities, strategic opportunities, and the urgent policy shifts needed to navigate this complex landscape.
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies will begin installing new fencing around the Center at the end of February 2025 to enhance security. The upgrades will include new fencing at the front of the building, near emergency exits, and between Wings A and B. Additionally, the side gate exits and the security badging system will be upgraded. The $1.2 million project is expected to take six to eight weeks. Work will occur during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), except when adjustments are necessary.
Lt. Col. Sean Bode was commissioned into the infantry in 2005 before transitioning to the Adjutant General Corps and the Active Guard Reserve in 2019. He has served in various leadership and staff positions, including his current role as an Army Broadening Opportunity Fellow at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu. He previously held positions with U.S. Army Reserve Command, Special Operations Command South, and as an ROTC assistant professor. Bode deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2007 to 2008. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. In the civilian sector, he worked in management roles at Aldi and Disney World Resorts. He enjoys hiking and exploring different cultures through travel.
The world is navigating unprecedented complexity, with rapid geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and environmental challenges demanding new strategic thinking. Global Strategic Trends 7 (GST 7), the latest UK Ministry of Defence report, introduces a novel framework of five fictitious “worlds” to explore future security scenarios. In this special episode of Dialogue, I discuss GST 7’s key findings with Colonel Joachim Isacsson OBE and Richard Johnson of Defence Futures, examining major global drivers, uncertainties shaping the future, and implications for policymakers.
In Dialogue 37, we explore rising geopolitical tensions and the increasing need to navigate the Indo-Pacific’s complex security landscape. Join us for a discussion on The Indo-Pacific Mosaic, a new book edited by Dr. James Minnich, which offers crucial insights and a path toward a more stable and resilient region.
Dr. Andrea Malji joined the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in January 2025. Before joining DKI APCSS, Dr. Malji served as an Assistant and then Associate Professor of International Studies and Political Science at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) from 2017-2024.Dr. Malji holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Kentucky with a concentration in International Relations. In 2022 she received the Fulbright-Nehru senior research fellowship and carried out research throughout the state of Kerala in southern India. Dr. Malji has been actively involved in developing teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes, including games, simulations, seminars, and lectures.
Special Agent Michael Mayo joined the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in 2024 after serving as Division Chief for Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Pacific Operations. Special Agent Mayo began his career in 2008 at the NCIS Southwest Field Office in San Diego, CA, conducting counterintelligence and felony criminal investigations on behalf of the Department of the Navy (DON) and U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout his career, Special Agent Mayo was responsible for investigating and supervising investigations for criminal, counterintelligence, force protection, and terrorism matters involving Navy and USMC equities, service members, and affiliated civilian personnel assigned to DON installations, ships, and expeditionary forces in both domestic and international assignments. Special Agent Mayo holds a B.A. in Government and Political Science from Berry College and a M.A. in International Relations/Foreign Policy from Georgia State University. He obtained an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College (in-residence, with Distinction), and holds a Harvard University certificate in Political Philosophy.
Dr. Alexander Vuving has two new publications exploring Vietnam’s history and foreign policy. The first is a peer-reviewed article published in The Pacific Review (Vol. 38, Issue 1, 2025), titled “Bamboo in a Storm: The Russia-Ukraine War and Vietnam’s Foreign Policy (2022–2024). The second is a chapter in The Cambridge History of the Vietnam War (Volume 3: Legacies). Titled “Vietnam’s Search for Its Place in the World,” the chapter traces Vietnam’s trajectory since the war with the United States.
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