May 24, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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