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New Policy Brief on China’s Nuclear Modernization and Northeast Asian Security

By |2023-07-31T15:56:49-10:00July 31st, 2023|Categories: Faculty Articles, Kim, External Publications, news|Tags: , , |

In a new policy brief published in the ASIA-Pacific Leadership network, DKI APCSS Prof. Lami Kim examines the implications of China’s nuclear weapons build-up on Northeast Asian security. Kim argues that the threat lies less in direct nuclear risk to the US homeland and more in the potential impact on vital US interests in the region, including the increased risk of an emboldened invasion of Taiwan and possible nuclear arms pursuits by Japan and South Korea. Kim suggests strengthening deterrence measures, enhancing transparency, and establishing viable crisis management mechanisms to mitigate these risks. Read the Policy Brief The views [...]

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Professors Cho and Kim publish articles on strengthening ROK-US critical technologies

By |2023-07-26T17:05:27-10:00July 26th, 2023|Categories: Faculty Articles, Kim, External Publications, news, Cho|Tags: , , , |

In a report published by the Pacific Forum, professors Sungmin Cho and Lami Kim contribute articles exploring the evolving U.S.-South Korea alliance through technology and cybersecurity. Cho’s chapter titled “The Geopolitics of Semiconductor Cooperation among the United States, Korea, and China.” takes a deep dive into the geopolitics of semiconductor cooperation among the three countries. Kim’s chapter, titled "5G/6G, Cybersecurity and US-South Korea Cooperation,” investigates the possibilities of U.S.-South Korea collaboration on cybersecurity, focusing on the implications of 5G and 6G technologies. The overall publication emphasizes the need to adapt and fortify the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid swift advancements in [...]

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Maj. Afua Boahema-Lee publishes climate change article

By |2023-07-20T08:50:09-10:00July 19th, 2023|Categories: Faculty Articles, External Publications, news|Tags: , , , |

“Comparative Study on Climate Change in Thailand, Vietnam” is the latest article by U.S. Army Maj. Afua Boahema-Lee, published in Liaison, a journal of civil-military disaster management and humanitarian relief collaborations. Boahema-Lee presents a comprehensive, comparative study on climate change's impact in the Indo-Pacific region, exploring significant security challenges particularly in Thailand and Vietnam. It investigates various climate change-induced phenomena, including floods, droughts and rising sea levels, and their negative economic and health consequences. Thailand and Vietnam have implemented policies and strategies to combat these challenges, engaging stakeholders such as nongovernmental organizations and the military. The article underscores the need [...]

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Takashi Okamoto

By |2023-10-20T11:24:26-10:00July 18th, 2023|Tags: , , |

Takashi Okamoto joined the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in June 2023 as the College Operations Officer.  Major Takashi Okamoto is a native of Fujisawa, Japan, and he entered the Marine Corps in 2008 via Platoon Leader’s Course after becoming a United States citizen. Before joining the Marine Corps, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University and worked as an Intellectual Property Consultant. After commissioning in March 2008, Major Okamoto was designated as Logistics Officer. In this capacity, Major Okamoto deployed [...]

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DKI APCSS Faculty participate in Women, Peace & Security Symposium

By |2023-05-12T15:06:16-10:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: Faculty, Workshop, news|Tags: , , , , , |

Panel presentation Two DKI APCSS faculty recently participated in the U.S. Naval War College’s 9th Annual Symposium on Women, Peace, and Security which was held there April 26-28, 2023. Dr. James Minnich contributed with a book chapter and panel presentation on "Politics of Belonging: Men as Allies in the Meaningful Inclusion of Women in the Security Sector." During his talk, he discussed how women’s inclusion in the security sector is increasingly being seen as a matter of national security as nations struggle to fill ranks. Minnich further stated that “To address this security dilemma, many more women must [...]

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The 67th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Program

By |2023-05-09T10:48:32-10:00May 8th, 2023|Categories: Faculty, DKI APCSS, news|Tags: , |

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security honored five individuals and one team at the 2023 Honolulu Pacific Federal Executive Awards ceremony. The 67th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Program and EXPO took place on May 5, 2023. This year DKI APCSS awardees are: Federal Employee of the Year (Leader, Supervisor, Manager):  Doris Dyogi – Regional Engagement Operations Coordinator Federal Employee of the Year (Professional, Administrative, Technical):  Merrick Lambaco – Budget Analyst Federal Employee of the Year (Clerical and Assistant):  Catrina Manabe – Lead, Human Resources Specialist Mentor of the Year:  Richard Vuylsteke – Professor Exceptional Community Service:  [...]

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Wade Turvold Participates in DSCA/Regional Centers Panel at Sea Air Space Conference

By |2023-04-11T12:40:57-10:00April 11th, 2023|Categories: Faculty, news, Turvold|Tags: , , , , |

Washington, D.C., April 5, 2023 — Wade Turvold, Dean of Admissions and Business Operations at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), took part in a Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)/Regional Centers panel during the Navy League's 2023 Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition in Washington. The DSCA serves as an executive agent for six regional security centers, central to national security. The panel focused on the crucial role that these centers play in intellectual security cooperation, fostering relationships with allies and partners, and building future leaders. Turvold highlighted the center's unique mission to maintain relationships with allies, [...]

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Lukas Filler

By |2023-03-13T16:33:47-10:00March 13th, 2023|Tags: , |

Dr. Lukas Filler joined the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in December 2022. He brings to the center over fifteen years' experience leading and conducting research as well as advising USG senior leaders on the strategic logic and implications of PRC decisions and behavior. Dr. Filler was previously a Senior Advisor (non-resident) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as well as the Acting Director, China Strategic Focus Group at the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) where he led a $125M program of record. Prior to this, he co-led the conceptualization and formation [...]

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John E. Reiss

By |2023-10-20T11:34:23-10:00October 17th, 2022|

John E. Reiss joined the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in September 2022 as the center’s first in-house editor. He brings to the center an extensive background in education, writing, editing, and social media management. His areas of professional interest include international human rights, post-conflict development, and cultural competence. John has an extensive background in international education. He has taught classes in academic writing, English as a foreign language, international criminal law, and law of the sea at schools and universities in the United States, Spain, Chile, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Somalia. He is a strong [...]

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Matthew R. Kent

By |2023-09-18T16:39:07-10:00October 11th, 2022|Tags: , |

Colonel Matthew Kent came to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in September 2022 following his three-year tour as the Chief of the Liaison Affairs Section at the American Institute in Taiwan-Taipei. In 1996, Col. Kent was commissioned  as an Army Infantry officer. Upon completion of training, he served a tour in the 1-506th Infantry Battalion located in Korea and as a Basic Training Executive Officer (XO) in 2-54th Infantry Battalion and then later with 3-47th Infantry Battalion both located at Fort Benning, Georgia. In 2001, COL Kent completed Special Forces training and served as [...]

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