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Dialog #39 Myanmar’s Four-Year Struggle
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.
A new article by Dr. Lami Kim for USIP
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.
Dialogue #38 Frontlines of Economic Warfare: Raquel Garbers on Canada’s Fight for Economic Sovereignty
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.
DKI APCSS Upgrading Fencing for Security
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.
Dialogue | Special Episode on Global Strategic Trends 7
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.
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