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The Illusion of Going It Alone
In a new Security Nexus perspective titled The Illusion of Going It Alone, DKI APCSS Professor Shyam Tekwani examines India’s enduring pursuit of strategic autonomy and the growing tension between its ambitions and capabilities. He argues that while India seeks to balance partnerships with independence, autonomy without sufficient military, economic, and technological strength risks becoming a liability rather than [...]
Dialogue | Episode 51: North Korea’s Wartime Windfall — A Dialogue with Dr. Victor Cha
In Dialogue Episode 51, Dr. Victor Cha—one of the world’s foremost experts on Korean security and geopolitics—explains the stakes and the limited choices before Washington and its allies. As he observes, “It really shows that North Korea is not content to sit on its hands. They’re being very proactive about taking advantage of strategic situations where they see an opening.”
DKI APCSS Strengthens Ties with Thai Partners During July Visit
During a visit to Thailand in July, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) Director Suzanne Vares-Lum met with key Thai defense leaders, alumni and U.S. Embassy officials, reinforcing long-standing partnerships and advancing shared regional security goals.
Roundtable with Senior DKI APCSS Thai Alumni
While visiting Thailand in July, DKI APCSS Director Suzanne Vares-Lum conducted a senior alumni roundtable. Nine alumni attended the meeting which focused on DKI APCSS programs such as Fellows projects and a new mentoring program. Three alumni have offered to be mentors for future Fellows, and the Thai Alumni Association offered to take an active role in future Alumni mentor recruiting and matching with Fellows. Participants also shared their reflections on the current security situation in Thailand.
Transnational Security Course 25-1: Shared Ideas in Adapting to Unprecedented Change
In mid-July, the Transnational Security Course (TSC) 25-1 welcomed 37 senior executives from 27 locations around the world to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) campus in Waikiki. The weeklong intensive program, specifically tailored for senior security practitioners from the Indo-Pacific region, facilitated a deep dive into a broad spectrum of transnational security challenges.
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