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DKI APCSS Monthly Activities Report
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Gray Zone Activities in Great Power Competition
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The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) cordially invites you to attend a virtual workshop focused on “Gray Zone Activities in Great Power Competition.”
March 8-11, 2021
Monday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m.
Hawaii Standard Time (HST), (UTC-10)
Featuring a variety of distinguished US and Partner-Nation panelists from government, defense, academia, think-tanks, non-governmental organizations, and private industry to discuss whole-of-society matters that influence populations and affect legitimacy in the era of Great Power Competition. Topics include social media and big data influences, political warfare, China’s military modernization as it applies to gray zone activities, the recently released US Defense Department’s Irregular Warfare (IW) Annex, security cooperation and partner engagements in areas short of conflict, and other subjects of strategic interest. Please join us for this timely and informative event!
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Announcing Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (IPOC) 21-1
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The Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (IPOC) 21-1 was held Feb. 22-26, 2021. IPOC prepares U.S. security practitioners and partner nations to knowledgeably engage in cooperative security efforts that build capacity to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. This five-day course was executed in hybrid with four days online and one day in-resident for Oahu-based participants; all others participants were integrated into their seminars while conducting the course exclusively online.
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Upcoming Courses and Workshops
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The DKI APCSS Course Management Teams are preparing for multiple courses of action in executing upcoming hybrid courses, which will be partially in-resident and partially virtual.
- Economics and Security Workshop – Mar. 17 - Apr. 18
- Comprehensive Maritime Security Cooperation (CSMC) course (postponed, date to be determined)
- Senior Fellows Workshop (TBA)
- Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (IPOC) – Aug. 23-27
- Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) Course – Sept. 23 – Oct. 27
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Asia-Pacific Space Diplomacy Dialogue (Dec. 1). Dr. Al Oehlers (Leader) An official side-event of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum 2020 Meeting, this three-hour webinar sought to advance shared understanding of the current status of regional cooperation in the space domain and potential opportunities to sustain inclusive dialogue on regional space cooperation among key regional groupings and governmental, private sector and civil society stakeholders. The webinar featured a keynote address by Prof. Joan Johnson-Freese (U.S. Naval War College), and panel discussions with Mr. Masanobu Tsuji (JAXA Space Education Center), Ms. Lynette Tan (Singapore Space and Technology Ltd.), Mr. Tim Roberts (Australian Space Agency), Mr. Andrew Jones (The Pacific Community), and Mr. Michael Gleason (The Aerospace Corporation). A partnership with Pacific Forum and the School of Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii (Manoa), the webinar drew 53 participants from 24 nations across the Indo-Pacific. Strong interest was generated during discussions for more follow-on events strengthening dialogue on regional space cooperation, particularly harnessing priority space applications in the region to draw together a wider and more representative cross-section of stakeholders.
Lecture Series for U. S. Army 130th Engineer Brigade Leader Development Program (December). Dr. Srini Sitaraman (Leader) This engagement is the second of two lectures for the brigade’s monthly leader development program. The topic will be “Indian Security in the Indo-Pacific.” A previous lecture was given by Prof. Michael Burgoyne on “Relationship Dynamics between Taiwan, the People’s Republic of China, and the U.S. in the Current Environment” in September. The lectures are intended to introduce relationship dynamics between Taiwan, the PRC, and the U.S., and India’s security situation and their place in the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific. Both lectures enabled the brigade to more effectively compete and promote a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, and gain a shared understanding of their operating environment and the trends and challenges in the Cross-Strait relationship, including U.S. interests and involvement.
Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean Region Workshop (Dec. 7-9, 2020). Prof. Wade Turvold (Leader). DKI APCSS’s first workshop, at scale, since the start of the pandemic, was held virtually, from Dec 7-9. The workshop featured 79 participants from 14 countries and Taiwan, and focused on defining the diverse perspectives of strategic competition in the Indian Ocean region, and in how the United States can cooperate with regional states, partners and allies to approach this strategic environment. DSCA Director Heidi Grant participated in the regional brief-back and provided closing comments. The attendees provided diverse perspective on many aspects of strategic competition across the region, in all its complexity, and collectively provided ways in which the United States can engage and cooperate within the region, in addressing the strategic environment there.
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing in the Pacific Islands (Oct. 2020 – May 2021). Prof. Wade Turvold and Dr. Inez Miyamoto (Leaders). DKI APCSS completed the first part of a multiple event series on Oct 15, 2020. This engagement involved DKI APCSS partnering with Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) and the Australian Pacific Security College (APSC) to educate, empower, and connect with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) nation states through a virtual discussion on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The first engagement, conducted virtually, featured 94 participants, 57 from Pacific Island countries, and featured an expert panel presentation and breakout group discussions. All events will build on each other and culminate with an embedded webinar in Comprehensive Maritime Security Course (CMSC), for a daylong IUU fisheries discussion.
International Program on Cyber Security Studies (iPCSS) course (Dec. 17). Dr. Inez Miyamoto (Leader). The iPCSS targets 160 national representative participants from 60 countries. The course aims to educate senior serving national government officials, who require a comprehensive understanding of emerging cyber security threats and threats and are charged with developing cyber strategies, legislation, and policies. Dr. Miyamoto will be representing DKI APCSS as a seminar leader for the 17-day course (12/1-17/2020, with 11/30 as an introduction).
COVID 19 and Beyond Multi-lateral (Jan. 11, 13, 19, and 3 Feb.) Dr. Miemie Byrd (Leader). At the request of IPSA, to advance the strategic posture of the United States and its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region, DKI APCSS conducted a three-day multilateral workshop with DKI APCSS alumni to promulgate a factual narrative of the U.S. response to COVID-19 and the efforts in vaccine development and distribution. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the current regional response to COVID-19, including actions of the United States. They also identified a set of recommendations to enhance cooperation and assistance from the U.S., allies, and partners to strengthen comprehensive resiliency in a COVID-affected future.
Brunei Dialogue - Emerging Technologies (ET) and National Security (Jan. 25-27). Dr. Virginia Bacay Watson (Leader). The Brunei Ministry of Defense’ think tank, the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (SHHBIDSS) and the DKI APCSS conducted a six-hour capacity-building dialogue (spread out across three days) that provided a professional development opportunity for SHHBIDSS staff and other government civilian and defense officials to enhance their knowledge and understanding of emerging issues within the context of a rapidly changing security environment, and to identify broad trends and challenges for Brunei that have a significant impact on Brunei and Southeast Asian security.
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External Articles
 In his latest OpEd, Prof. Shyam Tekwani writes that regional leaders have made a show of standing together on terrorism, but individually they use anti-terror laws to suppress dissent and minorities. The OpEd for the South China Morning Post entitled “In war on terror and Isis, South Asia is fighting itself” discusses ‘how unleashing violence on sections of their own populations these countries have only made it easier for groups like Islamic State to take hold.’ Read More
Professor Sungmin Cho’s recent peer-reviewed article entitled “The Chinese Perspectives of the Korean Unification: Evidence from the Chinese Academic Publications” was recently published by the Korea Observer. Read More
Professor Sungmin Cho’s recent peer-reviewed article entitled “Why North Korea Could Not Implement the Chinese Style Reform and Opening? The Internal Contradiction Between Economic Reform and Political Stability.” was recently published by the Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs. Read More
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Podcasts
 Distant Water Fishing Fleets: What, Where, How? The Galapagos
DKI APCSS’ Lt. Cmdr. Keith Wilkins chatted with Dr. Evan Ellis, a Research Professor at US Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, and Ms. Meaghan Brosnan, Marine Program Director for WildAid during a webinar on “Distant Water Fishing Fleets: What, Where, How? The Galapagos.” In this recording, Dr. Ellis and Ms. Brosnan discuss and answer questions on the impact of Chinese Distant Water Fishing Fleets around Latin America and the Galapagos, including Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Indo-Pacific region. Watch it at this link: https://youtu.be/qZHPGTmSOR8
 South Asia Dialogues
Dr. Saira Yamin (Leader) hosted a Women in Security Roundtable on U.S.-Pakistan Relations featuring DKI APCSS alumni and influencers. Participants included: (i) Dr. Rizwana Abbasi, Head of Department, International Relations & Peace and Conflict Studies, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, (ii) Ms. Shazia Haris, Adviser Media, National Disaster Management Authority, Prime Minister's Secretariat, Islamabad, (iii) Dr. Arshi Saleem Hashmi, Head of Department, Peace and Conflict Studies, National Defense University, Islamabad, (iv) Dr. Asma Shakir Khwaja, Head of Department of Strategic Studies, and National
Defense University, Islamabad. Watch the podcast now at: https://youtu.be/DAbgaDNwei8
 Recent Trends in Illegal Fishing in the Indo-Pacific Region
In December, DKI APCSS’ Lt. Cmdr. Keith Wilkins chatted with Mario, a Criminal Intelligence Officer (CIO) working at the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). In this videocast, Mario discusses how INTERPOL facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control and the recent trends that INTERPOL is seeing in fisheries crime, including Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Indo-Pacific region. #IIU #illegalfishing
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 South Asia Dialogue Podcast Series (Dec 1). Dr. Saira Yamin recently launched a podcast series titled South Asia dialogues. The first is a conversation with Pakistan's former Air Chief Marshal Kaleem Saadat, a distinguished DKI APCSS alumnus. ACM (ret) Kaleem Saadat led the Pakistan Air Force from March 2003-March 2006 and is currently the President of the Center for Aerospace and Security Studies in Islamabad. The podcast may be accessed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWRFpL1N_X4
 Enabling Meaningful Participation for Women in the Security Sector
In the latest podcast on Women, Peace and Security Conversations with Thought Leaders, Dr. Saira Yamin speaks to distinguished APCSS alumna (i) Major General Suzanne Vares-Lum, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and (ii) Dr. John E. Byrd, Lab Director at the Defense Prisoners Of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency of the US Department of Defense . The discussion draws on the knowledge and experience of two senior officials in enabling women’s meaningful participation in security sector institutions. #WomenInLeadership #WPS #WPSChampions #GenderedSecurity #UNSCR1325
The podcast may be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/lOhhrDuG8mQ
 WPS Conversations with Thought Leaders Podcast series (Dec 29): Following the recent election of Ms. Maia Sandu, the first-ever female President of the Republic of Moldova, Dr. Saira Yamin hosted APCSS alumna Dr. Natalia Albu, Director of the Strategic Research Center, and Ms. Elena Marzac, Executive Director, Information and Documentation Center on NATO, Republic of Moldova. The conversation sheds light on the challenges that lie ahead for this young country, a former Soviet republic, and its new democratically-elected leader. Watch the podcast now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2qhHr13oKg&t=129s
 South Asia Dialogues (Jan 11). In the latest podcast on U.S. Pakistan relations Dr. Saira Yamin spoke to (i) Mr. Agha Jan Akhtar, distinguished APCSS alumnus, former Chairman of Port Qasim Authority, Pakistan Ministry of Maritime Affairs, and (ii) Dr. Hassan Abbas, Distinguished Professor of International Relations at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA). Watch the podcast now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj2oU2jdn1c&t=304s
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 Security Nexus Articles
Simplifying Complexity with Strategic Foresight and Scenario Planning
Jan. 7, 2021|Author: Deon K. Canyon| volume: 22 - 2021
Dec. 1, 2020|Author: Junichi Nishiyama , Dr. Alfred Oehlers| volume: 21 - 2020
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December
- The Honorable John Hennessey-Niland, U.S. Ambassador to Palau
- Dr. Richard Vuylsteke, President, East-West Center
- Dr. Jackie Ng-Osorio, University of Hawai’i
- The Honorable Roxanne Cabral, U.S. Ambassador to the Marshall Islands
January
- The Honorable Carmen G. Cantor, U.S. Ambassador to Federated State of Micronesia & Kristin Westphal, Deputy Chief of Mission
- Mr. Jerry Boster, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
- Congressman Ed Case, D-Hawaii 1st Congressional District
- Jeremiah Knight, Deputy Chief of Mission, Republic of the Marshall Islands
- The Honorable W. Patrick Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia
- The Honorable Kevin Blackstone, U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste
- Capt. Donald Nisbett, Commanding Officer and Professor of Naval Science, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Naval ROTC
- Consul General Kevin Burnett, New Zealand
February
- The Honorable Erin McKee, U.S. Ambassador to PNG, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands
- Mr. David Treacher, First Secretary (Political)-Acting, New Zealand Embassy to the U.S., Kevin Burnett, ConGen NZ and Jen Troup, Political Counsellor, NZ Embassy, DC
- Lt. Gen. Steven Rudder, Commander, U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific
- The Advanced Strategic Leadership Studies Program (ASLSP), Army Senior Service College program resident at the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
- Gen. Kenneth “Cruiser” Wilsbach, Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Forces
- Rep. Linda Ichiyama, 32nd House District, Hawaii
- Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, Surgeon General, U.S. Pacific Command
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