In this episode, Dr. James Minnich hosts Dr. Sebastian Kevany, a prominent health security expert with extensive experience in global missions. They discuss current health security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing interconnected health and security issues. The conversation covers global success stories in health security, the significance of international cooperation, and the role of technology and innovation in strengthening health security. Dr. Kevany offers recommendations for enhancing health security in the Indo-Pacific and encourages cross-border initiatives for a healthier and more secure region. The opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of DKI APCSS, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

Recommended reading: “Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future” by Lawrence O. Gostin (Harvard University Press, September 2021)

Views shared by DKI APCSS faculty are the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the DKI APCSS or the United States Government.

Dialogue | Episode 43: South Asia’s Strategic Forge

Unpacking South Asia’s strategic realignment: India’s choices, Pakistan’s pivots, and the rising defense ambitions across the region. This episode explores how the U.S. can engage smartly, foster industrial cooperation, and secure its interests amid intensifying great power competition.

May 12, 2025, 3:00 PM in Hawaii

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Dialogue | Episode 44: Rising Defense Industries: Malaysia and Philippines

This episode features defense procurement experts from Malaysia (Kogi) and the Philippines (Lito) and examines how both nations are advancing their domestic defense industrial bases (DIB) through national strategies, foreign partnerships, and regional collaboration.

  • Kogila Devi “Kogi” Radakrishnan is the Principal Assistant Secretary at Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence. There, she oversees maritime procurement, including vessels, equipment, and maintenance, drawing on 20 years of leadership experience.
  • Angelito “Lito” Castillo is a lawyer and engineer with over 20 years at the Philippine Department of National Defense, specializing in defense procurement and supporting military modernization through major acquisition projects and international engagements.

May 28, 2025
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