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DKI APCSS Supports the 5th Thai Senior Security Studies Program
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:18-10:00September 18, 2024|Categories: Workshops/Events, Alumni, news|Tags: workshop, Thai, SSSP, Regional Engagement|

Dr. Watson in QUAD Tech Forum
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:18-10:00September 13, 2024|Categories: Watson, news, Engagements|Tags: technology, dialogue|

Philippine-Vietnam Yokohama workshop alumni collaborate in a webinar
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:19-10:00September 11, 2024|Categories: Workshops/Events, news, webinar|Tags: Vietnam, workshop, Philippines|

The Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 27: Navigating Tensions in the South China Sea
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:19-10:00September 11, 2024|Categories: Vuving, Watson, Minnich, news, Dialogue Podcast|Tags: South China Sea|

A New Security Nexus Perspective on Bangladesh’s Future Path
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:19-10:00September 5, 2024|Categories: Security Nexus, news|Tags: Bangladesh|

Irregular Warfare and China’s Defense Industrial Base
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:19-10:00September 3, 2024|Categories: Publications, Lumbaca|Tags: China, Irregular Warfare|

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Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 25: Bangladesh in Turmoil: The Revolution, Its Fallout, and the Road Ahead
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:19-10:00August 16, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Dialogue Podcast|Tags: Bangladesh, alumni|

Honolulu Welcomes German Defense Minister at DKI Speaker Series
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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.

By APCSS Editor|2025-12-09T13:03:19-10:00August 8, 2024|Categories: DKI APCSS, Special Event, news, Distinguished Visitors|Tags: Special Event, DKI Speaker Series|

Transnational Security Cooperation Participants Explore Strategic Challenges in the Indo-Pacific
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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.