Global Health
Mainstreaming Zoonotic Spillover Prevention at Source in National Action Planning for Health Security in Line with the Core Focus of One Health
“Mainstreaming Zoonotic Spillover Prevention at Source in National Action Planning for Health Security in Line with the Core Focus of One Health” is the latest perspective piece forSecurity Nexus. The authors, Dr. Noel Lee J. Miranda, a veterinarian specializing in global health security,...
Making the Most of It, Part II: Xi Jinping Leverages Coronavirus ‘War Without Smoke’ to Spur Digital Transformation, Test National Defense Mobilization
“Making the Most of It, Part II: Xi Jinping Leverages Coronavirus ‘War Without Smoke’ to Spur Digital Transformation, Test National Defense Mobilization” is a new paper authored by Dr. David Dorman forSecurity Nexus. In this paper, Dorman states that “Despite being tied to the pandemic or “...
Making the Most of It: China’s Military Wins the Covid-19 Fight in Wuhan
Dr. David Dorman shares his perspective on “Making the Most of It: China’s Military Wins the Covid-19 Fight in Wuhan” for DKI APCS' Security Nexus. In this Op Ed, Dorman states that “An important part of China’s domestic propaganda work since January has been to obfuscate the Communist...
Plagues, Pandemics, and Global Political Change in a Historical Context
“Plagues, Pandemics, and Global Political Change in a Historical Context,” is a new research paper authored by Dr. Srini Sitaraman forSecurity Nexus. In this research paper, Sitaraman states that “Researchers believe that the Athenian Plague might have originated in Ethiopia made its way...
SARS-COV-2 Mutations, Variants, and National Security
“SARS-COV-2 Mutations, Variants, and National Security,” is the title of a paper by Dr. Deon Canyon, Dr. Sebastian Kevany and retired Rear Adm. Michael S. Baker forSecurity Nexus. This article explains how COVID-19 mutations emerge, and how governments would be potentially remiss in turning...
Security Implications of Mass Returning Migrant Workers Due to COVID-19 Crisis
Security Implications of Mass Returning Migrant Workers Due to COVID-19 Crisis Abstract: The issue of mass returning migrant workers has broad implications for human, national and regional security domains that go well beyond increasing unemployment. This paper reports on the complex web...
Sending the COVID-19 Immune to Work to Prevent Economic Catastrophe
Dr. Deon Canyon shares his Security Nexus perspective on “Sending the COVID-19 Immune to Work to Prevent Economic Catastrophe.” In this paper, Canyon writes “Widespread introduction of commercial and societal lockdown practices is helping to flatten the curve of new coronavirus cases, while...
Senior Executive Seminar: Global & Regional Power Competition
From 15-19 November 2021, the Near East South Asia Center (NESA) hosted a virtual Senior Executive Seminar titled “Global and Regional Power Competition.” The seminar started off with welcomes from Course Director Dr. Michael Sharnoff, NESA Center Academic Dean Dr. Roger Kangas, and NESA...
The Coronavirus and its Likely Impact on North Korea
“The Coronavirus and its Likely Impact on North Korea” is a new paper authored by Dr. Sungmin Cho forSecurity Nexus. In this paper, Dr. Cho explains how the COVID-19 is likely to impact North Korea’s domestic politics and foreign policy behavior by examining the official statements, and...
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS)
The CT team here at DKI APCSS has started a new weekly newsletter called CT Go! It is available on our public webisite at this link. We have also uploaded the newest CTGo! Podcast.
The Intersection of Global Health, Military Medical intelligence, and National Security in the Management of Transboundary Hazards and Outbreaks
DKI APCSS’ Dr. Deon Canyon, retired Rear Adm. Michael S. Baker, M.D. and Dr. Sebastian Kevany, University of California, San Francisco, all collaborated to co-author a comprehensive paper titled “The Intersection of Global Health, Military Medical intelligence, and National Security in the...
Tropical Cyclone Harold and COVID-19: Lessons from the 2010 Haiti Earthquake
“Tropical Cyclone Harold and COVID-19: Lessons from the 2010 Haiti Earthquake” is a new paper authored by Dr. Ethan Allen for Security Nexus. In this paper, Allen states that “Recently, Tropical Cyclone (TC) Harold tracked across Tonga, Fiji, and Vanuatu. Vanuatu was hardest hit, as the...
Vaccinate the Pacific
“Vaccinate the Pacific!” is the title of a paper by Kevin E. Lunday, forSecurity Nexus. This paper emphasizes the need for the U.S. to influence the expansion of global vaccination efforts, particularly in Pacific Island nations. Excerpt The U.S. should immediately increase targeted...
Wargaming Future National Security Threats Posed by Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases
“Wargaming Future National Security Threats Posed by Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases,” is the title of a paper by Dr. Deon Canyon, forSecurity Nexus. This paper highlights the re-emergence of vector-borne diseases (VDB) such as West Nile virus, Dengue fever, Zika virus, and Chikungunya virus,...
What States Say They Can Do and COVID-19 Status at Six Months
“What States Say They Can Do and COVID-19 Status at Six Months” Abstract: The International Health Regulations (IHR) is a critical legal tool that ensures and improves the capacity of all signatories, or States Parties, to prevent detect, assess, notify, and respond to public health risks...
Workshop enhances Southeast Asia Biosecurity Preparedness
Reducing Southeast Asia’s biothreat vulnerability was the focus of an international workshop held in Manila, Philippines, Nov. 3-7. The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies co-hosted the event, titled “Biosecurity in Southeast Asia,” along with the Philippines Department of Health and...