CSC 26-2 – Big Events Produce Big Results
142 Fellows from 25 countries joined DKI APCSS's Comprehensive Security Course 26-2 to build resilient solutions and strengthen Indo-Pacific security cooperation.
Dialogue | Episode 56: The Velocity of Adaptation – How Russia’s Sovereign Drone Ecosystem Challenges Western Defense Logic
Russia drone ecosystem, sovereign drone ecosystem, Ukraine warfare, military innovation, autonomous systems, AI warfare, electronic warfare, defense technology, battlefield adaptation, Indo-Pacific security
New Book Release: America’s Strategic Edge
Discover “America’s Strategic Edge: Deterrence, Lethality, and Warrior Ethos in the Indo-Pacific,” Volume 2 of the Strategic Edge Series from DKI APCSS, exploring key pillars of U.S. and allied security in the region.
MIPOC 26-2 Blooms in the Capital Region
This spring, as the cherry trees that proliferate throughout the National Capital Region were painting the landscape with gorgeous shades of pink, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) convened the Mobile Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (MIPOC) 26-2 from April 6-10. The event gathered 127 participants, including 98 U.S. government officials and 29 international representatives, to address evolving regional security dynamics.
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
Indonesia: Sitting at the Crossroads of the Region of Consequence
The DKI APCSS team, led by Deputy Director Russell Bailey, visited Indonesia to engage with U.S. Embassy officials, Indonesian defense leaders, and alumni, fostering collaboration and advancing Indo-Pacific security through education and professional networks.
Director engages with senior leaders in India
DKI APCSS conducted key leader engagements in New Delhi, India, strengthening U.S.-India partnerships through alumni mentoring, regional security dialogue, and defense cooperation.
Forging the Future of Indo-Pacific Defense: The Inaugural Multinational Armaments Resilience Seminar (MARS)
DKI APCSS concludes its inaugural Multinational Armaments Resilience Seminar, strengthening Indo-Pacific defense industrial base resilience through multinational collaboration and partnerships.
Joshua Hastey
Dr. Joshua Hastey is the deputy regional advisor for the Indo-Pacific region at the Department of War’s Irregular Warfare Center and part-time faculty at Regent University. His teaching and writing focus on gray zone operations and strategic competition, with an emphasis on China’s challenges in the Indo-Pacific. He is also the associate editor of PRISM: The Journal of Complex Operations.
Vares-Lum joins Thailand Security Dialogue 2025, highlights role of regional partnerships
DKI APCSS Director Suzanne Vares-Lum moderated the 27th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in Thailand, highlighting alumni leadership and regional security cooperation.
