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DKI APCSS Monthly Activities Report
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IPOC Goes HyFlex Globally
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The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) expanded its educational program with a hybrid flexible or "HyFlex" model that welcomed a global class of 210 Fellows to the Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (IPOC) 21-1 from Feb. 22-26, 2021. Dr. James M. Minnich, the course manager, explained that “HyFlex is an educational model that is concurrently delivered in-resident to some and online to others; each according to their needs.” Adjusting for COVID-19 social distancing protocols, 120 Hawaii-based participants and 90 off-island participants formed fifteen 14-person HyFlex seminars to integrate unique backgrounds and experiences into a highly sought-after executive education experience of discussions and applied learning activities on key security issues and trends affecting the Indo-Pacific region. Read More
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Upcoming Courses and Workshops
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DKI APCSS is offering several themed course modules in the coming months. Like the traditional in-resident courses, modules educate, connect and empower security practitioners at the executive level. Unlike courses, the modules do not confer alumni status on the participants. The format for courses in development for later in the year will be tailored to address COVID-related travel and risk conditions.
- Economics and Security Module – March 17 - April 28 (virtual)
- Comprehensive Maritime Security Cooperation (CSMC) Module – June 14 - 17 (virtual)
- Comprehensive Security Response to Terrorism (CSRT) Module – July 12 - 15 (virtual)
- Transnational Security Course (TSC) Module - (dates TBA)
- Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) Course – Sept. 23 - Oct. 27 (format to be confirmed)
- Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (IPOC) – Nov. 15 - 19 (dates and format to be confirmed)
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 Right Wing Terrorism Webinar (Feb. 2). Prof. Bill Wieninger (Leader) moderated the 16th Current Events Alumni Webinar with subject matter experts, Professors Sam Mullins and Shyam Tekwani from DKI APCSS and Prof. Kumar Ramikrishna from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore. With 123 attendees, including 12 distinguished alumni, this was one of the better-attended Current Events Alumni Webinars. The DKI APCSS team, assisted by Prof. Ramakrishna, managed this topic's sensitivities and left the audience with a better understanding of the challenges of this evolving terror threat.
 COVID-19 and Beyond Multi-lateral Workshop (Jan. 11, 19, 23 & Feb. 3) Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd (Leader). At the request of DoD's Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (IPSA) office, DKI APCSS conducted a four-day multilateral workshop with DKI APCSS alumni and relevant subject matter experts to share challenges and best practices as governments of the Indo-Pacific region responded to the COVID-19 crisis. A total of 167 participants from 41 locations participated in this workshop. 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.
Take20 – (Jan. 26 & Feb. 3). Dr. Inez Miyamoto (Leader). The Transnational Crime Working Group (TNC WG) continues its Take20 micro-engagements with webinars to educate security practitioners on the security implications of crime in the Indo-Pacific region. In January, Maj. Tin Nguyen led webinars on “Illicit Financing and Cryptocurrency in the Indo-Pacific,” featuring Paul Jabaay from Coinbase and Jarod Baker from JIATF-W, and “The Campaign for Uyghurs,” featuring Rushan Abbas. On Feb. 3, Lt. Cmdr. Keith Wilkins led a webinar on “Understanding Transshipment and Crime: The Outlaw Ocean Project and The Carrier Vessel Portal,” featuring Ian Urbina, Alyson Kauffman (The Pew Charitable Trusts), and Tim White (Global Fishing Watch).
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External Articles
US-China Relations
Dr. Sungmin Cho has a new paper published by the Pacific Forum entitled “The New US Diplomacy with China: ‘Keep Your Promises’” In his article, Cho discusses the idea of creating political division within China and its potential impacts on the U.S.-China relationship. He addresses the questions of “What is the logic behind this idea? What are the problems? A critical review of the strategy suggests a different approach: Washington should instead focus on pressing China to live up to its own promises and obligations.” Read More
New OpEd looks at Vietnam’s future
Dr. Alex Vuving has a new OpEd “Vietnam: Where To Now After Trong?” published by Eurasia News/East Asia Forum. This article looks at how Vietnam’s government is evolving, current business trends, and the impact of COVID-19. Read More
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 the U.S. 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
 Security Nexus Articles
“A Network of Maritime Fusion Centers Throughout the Indo-Pacific” is the title of a paper co-written by Dr. Deon Canyon, retired Navy Capt. Wade Turvold, and Navy Capt. Jim McMullin for Security Nexus. This paper addresses the critical need for networked fusion centers across the Indo-Pacific to meet growing transboundary threats to international security. Read More
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- The Honorable Erin McKee, U.S. Ambassador to Papau New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands
- Mr. David Treacher, First Secretary (Political)-Acting, New Zealand Embassy to the U.S., Kevin Burnett, Consul-General in Honolulu and Jen Troup, Political Counsellor, New Zealand Embassy, Washington D.C.
- Lieutenant General Steven "Stick" 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)
- General Kenneth “Cruiser” Wilsbach, Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Forces
- Representative Linda Ichiyama, 32nd House District, Hawaii
- Rear Admiral Pamela Miller, Surgeon General, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
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