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.

As North Korea deepens ties with both Russia and China, it is recalibrating its strategic position amid shifting global alignments. In this episode, Rachel Minyoung Lee examines Pyongyang’s expanding role in Russia’s war effort, its enduring economic dependence on China, and the complex calculus behind managing both relationships.

July 28, 2025,  03:00 pm in Hawaii

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