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Dialogue | Episode 55: Building Advantage in the Indo-Pacific with Director Suzy Vares-Lum
In an era where regional stability is tested in moments of stress, the gap between dialogue and action has never been more consequential. DKI APCSS Director Suzy Vares-Lum joins Dialogue to examine how institutions turn engagement into coordinated decisions—and what it takes to build cooperation that holds under pressure.
A Review of “The First Island Chained: Taiwan Resistance and Resilience” Wargame and Workshop
Doctors Lumpy Lumbaca and Sam Mullins from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) recently participated in “The First Island Chained: Taiwan Resistance and Resilience” wargame and workshop. Held at Northeastern University in Arlington from March 31 to April 2, 2026, the event represented a significant departure from traditional military simulations
Security Nexus Perspective: The Sovereignty Illusion of Refusing Access, Basing, and Overflight
Dr. Deon Canyon, associate dean of academics and professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, examines the long-term effects of refusing Access, Basing, and Overflight (ABO) agreements in a new Security Nexus Perspective.
Strategic Voices Episode 5 – The Legitimacy Deficit: Is South Asia’s Generation Z Turning a Corner?
Explore how youth-driven uprisings across South Asia challenge political legitimacy, focusing on the pillars of acceptance and performance. Learn about generational demands for fairness, competence, and renewal in governance.
New Security Nexus Perspective: Ore and Autonomy – India’s Critical Minerals and U.S.-India Defense Cooperation
Shyam Tekwani’s Security Nexus Perspective, "Ore and Autonomy," explores India’s critical minerals strategy, its role in U.S.-India defense cooperation, and the challenges of achieving industrial sovereignty while addressing dependency and environmental concerns.
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