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Dr. Byrd Briefs Members of Japan’s Upper House
DKI APCSS’ Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd recently briefed the Members of Japan’s Upper House on the current situation in Myanmar. The meeting was convened and hosted by MP Mr. Masaharu Nakagawa, the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee to Support Myanmar Democracy; Chair of the General Meeting of...
Dr. Jeremiah Lumbaca Advocates for a New Irregular Warfare Approach in the Indo-Pacific
In a recent article titled “Irregular Warfare Strategy to Counter CCP Activities in Indo-Pacific,” Dr. Jeremiah “Lumpy” Lumbaca proposes a comprehensive irregular warfare strategy that could allow the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to disrupt the Chinese Communist Party’s malign activities and the...
Dr. Miemie Byrd’s Latest Article for the Diplomat
Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd’s latest article Myanmar is Not About to Become a ‘Fractured’ State was recently published by The Diplomat. Her article looks at political linkages between the country’s resistance groups, and their determination to build a federal democracy....
Dr. Sungmin Cho Discusses South Korea’s role in a Taiwan Contingency on the CSIS Podcast
DKI APCSS professor Dr. Sungmin Cho recently appeared on the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) podcast titled “South Korea’s Role in Taiwan Contingency.” The popular podcast can be found on YouTube. Dr. Sungmin Cho is a professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific...
Dr. Sungmin Cho Presents at the 22nd Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul, Korea
On July 14, DKI APCSS professor Dr. Sungmin Cho joined a panel of experts to discuss North Korea’s most recent nuclear tests and the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war. In his remarks Dr. Cho presented his analyses on (1) the Chinese view of North Korea’s military provocations in...
Engaging Transnational Security in the Heart of the Pacific
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) brought together senior-level security practitioners from more than 20 countries to explore transnational security issues and emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. DKI APCSS professor Dr. Jeremiah Lumbaca...
Enhancing Security Cooperation: Indo-Pacific Course Empowers Fellows with Critical Thinking Skills
The Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) course 23-1 offered Fellows the opportunity to network while gaining insight into critical security issues in the Indo-Pacific region. Fellows explored topics such as Maritime Security in the South China Sea, the effects of climate change, Irregular...
Every Taiwan Citizen a Resistance Member: Preparing for a Chinese Occupation
Dr. Jeremiah “Lumpy” Lumbaca, has a new article entitled “Every Taiwan Citizen a Resistance Member: Preparing for a Chinese Occupation” published by the Modern War Institute at West Point. In the article, Lumbaca creates a scenario where the People’s Liberation Army (...
Experts from Europe and Indo-Pacific Collaborate to Strengthen Whole-of-Society Resilience
In collaboration with the George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies (GCMC), the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) held the Building Whole of Society Resilience workshop on June 12-15 in Garmisch, Germany. The event brought together 36 security...
Faculty in First Thailand Security Dialogue
Dr. Virginia B. Watson participated in the first Thailand Security Dialogue held in Bangkok, Thailand, from Aug. 26-28, 2024. She served as a panel member in the session “Energy and Environmental Security: Implications for Sustainable Peace in the Region,” presenting a briefing on “...
Faculty Members Attend the Fourth Mekong-U.S. Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue
In July of 2022, faculty members Dr. Lori Forman and Dr. Deon Canyon attended the fourth Mekong-U.S. Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue in Cambodia. As of late October 2022, the report for this event in now available online on the Stimson website. More than 50...
Flo Rapozo Paves the Way for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
In recognition of a stellar career in Federal service, Deaf in Government (DIG), a 501(c)(3) organization, has selected Flo Rapozo as a chairperson for the upcoming events: the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity (Honolulu, March 2023), and the Deaf in Government...
Four DKI APCSS professors support Thailand’s Senior Security Studies Program
The Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Strategic Studies Center of the National Defense Studies Institute recently hosted the fourth Senior Security Studies Program. The intensive one-week course for senior Thai security sector leaders was held in Bangsaen, Chonburi, and emphasized the impact...
From Senegal to Staff Sergeant: Coulibaly Promoted in U.S. Army Ceremony
On March 30, Ouleye Coulibaly (pronounced oo-lay coo-lee-bal-ee) was promoted to Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army in a ceremony held at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies. Her promotion was celebrated by more than 50 staff and faculty members, and also included her...
Global Security Perspectives: CSC 23-2 Graduates Fellows from Over 35 Nations
Fellows from over 35 nations recently graduated from the Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) 23-2 course. Held at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), the program ran from May 24 to June 29, attracting mid-level military, government, and non-...
Has China’s Economic Development Led to the Democratization of China?
Dr.Sungmin Cho has published a new article titled “Does China’s Case Falsify Modernization Theory? Interim Assessment,” in the Journal of Contemporary China. Using the political science theory of modernization, Dr. Cho revisits the question of whether China’s economic development has...
Hawaii Community Leaders Support Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific
For 28 years, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) has played a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Since 2000, the Center has received generous support from Hawaii’s local community through the Foundation for the Asia-...
Honolulu Welcomes German Defense Minister at DKI Speaker Series
HONOLULU (July 31, 2024) – The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) recently hosted the latest installment of the DKI Speaker Series, co-sponsored by the Daniel K. Inouye Institute and the DKI APCSS Foundation. The event featured a keynote address by the...
How Seoul Should Respond to North Korea’s Soldiers in Russia
By Lami Kim “How Seoul should respond to North Korea’s Soldiers in Russia” is a new OpEd by Dr. Lami Kim published by the United States Institute for Peace. As North Korean soldiers deploy to Russia, South Korea faces complex security challenges that could shift the regional military...
How South Korea Can Contribute to the Defense of Taiwan
Dr. Sungmin Cho has a new co-authored paper titled “How South Korea can contribute to the defense of Taiwan” published in the Washington Quarterly. According to Cho, “It remains unclear what South Korea can and should do in a Taiwan contingency. US-China competition is currently fiercest...