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OpEd: A prescription to revive the Myanmar economy 

Approaching the third anniversary of its internal conflict, Myanmar is currently experiencing a precarious state of disarray within the military junta and its armed forces, teetering on the verge of collapse. Recent setbacks have dealt a severe blow to their morale. Major border trade cities and towns in the north and west have been lost to the anti-junta resistance coalition. The military's once-unquestioned tactical air superiority is now showing signs of degradation, marked by successive aircraft losses in the skies. 

By |2024-01-30T15:12:26-10:00January 30th, 2024|Categories: Faculty Articles, Byrd, news|Tags: , , , |
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Law Enforcement and Reducing Humanitarian Risks in the Early Stages of Detention

Erich Meier, Jr. Police and Gendarmerie Delegate in the Philippines, International Committee of the Red Cross of the Philippines CSC 22-1 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 2/2/2022 – 12/7/2022 Mr. Erich Meier, Jr., organized the 2nd Asia Pacific Police Colloquium with a central theme around law enforcement’s responsibilities during the early stages of detention. Hosted by the Philippines, this event gathered over 40 senior police officers across several countries in the Indo-Pacific. Mr. Meier developed a booklet in preparation for this event, covering previous iterations of the Regional Police Colloquium to be referenced [...]

By |2024-02-01T14:56:25-10:00January 26th, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |
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DKI APCSS hosts Defense Industrial Base Resilience Workshop 

As supply chain issues garner headlines around the world, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies hosted a high-level workshop entitled “Building Collective Defense Industrial Base Resilience.” The two-day workshop was held in Honolulu January 18-19, 2024. DKI APCSS used its convening powers to bring together allies and partners from around the world to share perspectives on defense industrial base challenges and opportunities for collaboration to overcome them. According to workshop co-leads Captain Joshua Taylor and Dr. Bill Wieninger, “We are using lessons learned from Europe and the Indo-Pacific on building defense industrial resilience. During the workshop, we looked [...]

By |2024-05-06T16:09:45-10:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: Workshop, Alumni, news|Tags: , , , |
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Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 7: Taiwan’s Post-election Strategic Future

This Webinar features esteemed guest Professor Michael Burgoyne alongside host Professor James Minnich. Engage in enlightening discussions that navigate Taiwan’s post-election trajectory, unravel geopolitical tensions, and explore defense strategies. Gain valuable insights into Taiwan’s evolving landscape post-election, encompassing economic resilience, diplomatic initiatives, and security measures. Don’t miss this opportunity to grasp pivotal strategic decisions shaping Taiwan’s future. It’s an unmissable chance to immerse yourself in this enriching discourse. Note: The airing of this episode was moved and broadcast live on Zoom on March 25, 2024. View previous Security Nexus Webinars

By |2024-04-02T11:21:51-10:00January 19th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, Burgoyne, news, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: |
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Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 6: Power Play in South Asia

Date: Jan. 16, 2024 South Asia, a region of profound significance with its intricate geopolitical dynamics, took center stage in the Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 6, titled “Power Play in South Asia,” held on January 16th, 2024. Hosted by Professor James Minnich and featuring esteemed guest Professor Shyam Tekwani, this webinar delved into the complexities of a region on the cusp of pivotal elections. South Asia is at a critical juncture, with recent or upcoming national elections in several countries, including Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India. These elections bear substantial importance not only for the [...]

By |2024-01-18T16:39:39-10:00January 18th, 2024|Categories: Tekwani, Minnich, news, webinar, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: , , |
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Dr. Byrd briefs members of Japan’s Upper House

DKI APCSS’ Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd recently briefed the Members of Japan’s Upper House on the current situation in Myanmar.  The meeting was convened and hosted by MP Mr. Masaharu Nakagawa, the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee to Support Myanmar Democracy; Chair of the General Meeting of Democratic Party Diet Members; a former Minister of Finance; and Minister of Education, Culture, Sport, Science & Technology.  The meeting was held at the Diet on Dec. 9, 2023. She also briefed the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau/ Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Dr. Byrd provided [...]

By |2024-01-16T09:58:48-10:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: Byrd, news|Tags: , |
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Indonesian Women Leadership Program in Cybersecurity

Intan Rahayu Director, Indonesia National Cyber and Crypto Agency CSC 22-2 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 5/25/2022 - 10/31/2022 Mrs. Intan Rahayu proposed a project to expand the role and increase involvement of Indonesian women in cybersecurity. Observing the necessity to diversify perspectives within this evolving field, Mrs. Rahayu organized a mentoring program that brought together women from various professions to deepen their understanding of leadership in cybersecurity. Her successful project yielded a 2-month program with 36 participants graduating from the course.

By |2024-01-10T15:49:45-10:00January 10th, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|
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“Breaking the Silence” – Women, Peace and Security

Aarti Chataut Deputy General Manager, Nepal Television CSRT 15-1 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 2/11/2015 - 8/12/2022 Committed to advancing women empowerment, Ms. Aarti Chataut pursued a project addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) faced by Nepali women. She sought to provide a space for victims to discuss their story and inform the public about the gravity of such violence. Broadcast through Nepal Television, Ms. Chataut regularly produces and presents a TV Show, “Sangharsa - Pahal (Voice of the Voiceless).” She utilized her media platform to complete her Fellow Project and address sexual [...]

By |2024-01-10T15:37:41-10:00January 10th, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: |
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Digital Documentation of Vehicles & Persons at Port Entry / Exit Gates

Harsha Sandamal Weerasuriya Head of the Special Investigations Unit / Acting Deputy Chief Security Manager, Sri Lanka Ports Authority CSC 22-3 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 9/21/2022 - 8/15/2023 Mr. Harsha Weerasuriya sought to enhance the security measures within Sri Lanka’s maritime ports by streamlining access control procedures and modernizing documentation efforts. Faced with a high volume of consistent activity, Sri Lanka’s ports were faced with the challenge of manually documenting each individual and vehicle accessing these High Security Zones. Mr. Weerasuriya successfully implemented a system that digitizes this process using mobile Barcode/QR [...]

By |2024-01-10T14:05:26-10:00January 10th, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: |
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Awarding Accredited University Qualification for Sri Lanka Army War College Courses

Thusitha Jayarathne Colonel, Sri Lanka Army CSC 23-1 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 2/15/2023 – 11/7/2023 Colonel Thusitha Jayarathne sought to provide additional opportunities for officers in the Sri Lanka Army War College by awarding academic qualifications to its courses. He recognized the benefits of receiving accreditation because officers had to balance coursework alongside their potential deployment and intense scheduling. His Fellow Project provided postgraduate diplomas to eligible students.

By |2023-12-20T14:26:58-10:00December 20th, 2023|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: |
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