BG Gabriel Soubrier, FANC Commander and DKI APCSS alum, met with Deputy Director Bailey and staff to discuss shared Indo-Pacific security priorities and collaboration opportunities. #FANC #Security #Oceania #AlliesAndPartners #BuildingPeaceThroughStrength

This week, DKI APCSS Director Suzanne Vares-Lum participated in a panel on "“International Partnerships: From Cooperation to Seamless Integration” at the Security and Defence + Indo-Pacific Security Forum 2026. #BuildlignPartnerships

DKI APCSS Director Suzy Vares-Lum recently met with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) leadership and faculty to explore areas of collaboration as we all work toward #educatingconnectingandempowering security practitioners. #SecurityCooperation #IndoPacific #Partnerships #Leadership

Today, DKI APCSS hosted Air Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe, discussing Indo-Pacific challenges and collaboration. #SriLanka #Security #FellowProjects #AlliesAndPartners #BuildingPeaceThroughStrength @airforcelk

Aloha Fellows! From Marshall Islands to Malaysia! From Tonga to Thailand! This week DKI APCSS welcomed 142 participants from around the globe to our Comprehensive Security Course, CSC 26-2.

A group from DKI APCSS, led by the Director, MG (Ret) Suzy Vares-Lum, visited the Department of Commerce on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and met with the Deputy Secretary, the Honorable Paul M. Dabbar in Washington DC. The meeting was productive and the participants addressed multiple topics.

⚓ Great hosting 19+ OPNAV N2N6 Navy Attachés at DKI APCSS! Our strategic dialogue tackled the PRC/Taiwan decision matrix, Indo-Pacific takeaways from Middle East conflicts, lessons from Ukraine, and global defense spending trends. Empowering Naval diplomats! #USNavy #NavalDiplomacy #IndoPacific

Honored to host ADM (Ret) Harry B. Harris and 20 NDU CAPSTONE Fellows at DKI APCSS! 🌏 Strategic talks focused on Indo-Pacific security challenges and building interoperability in complex regional environments. 🛡️ Essential engagement for future senior leaders. #CAPSTONE #IndoPacificSecurity

Join us for a discussion on how #drones are redefining the #battlefield, and #AI is accelerating the speed and scale of modern warfare with Kateryna Bondar on Tuesday, May 19th at 3pm (HST). Register to watch live at http://www.dkiapcss.edu/56#drones

Vice Admiral Dr. Thomas Daum, Chief of Cyber and Information Domain Service, and staff from the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) visited DKI APCSS for a roundtable on cyber and information domains, deepening ties and sharing insights. #AlliesAndPartners #CyberSecurity

Last week, Director Suzy Vares-Lum and team met MG Giles J.S. Cornelia at Ft. DeRussy to discuss South Asia security. #Security #USARPAC #AustralianDefenceForce #ADF #AlliesAndPartners @USARPAC @DefenceAust

A team from DKI APCSS joined an alumni workshop at the Philippines Public Safety College. Designed to re-create a day at the center, a panel of alumni discussed the current state of regional security from defense, political, and economic perspectives.

The distance between a strategy document and a security outcome is not measured in words, but in trust, alignment, and execution." Watch DKI APCSS Director Suzy Vares-Lum discuss Building Advantage in the Indo-Pacific on the latest episode of Dialogue here: https://youtu.be/BAToGlBTMwA

DKI APCSS Director Vares-Lum highlighted Indo-Pacific collaboration at Pacific Endeavor 2026, focusing on Cyber and Space. Led by USINDOPACOM, Pacific Endeavor 2026 seeks to strengthen C4/Cyber capabilities to build a secure, interoperable, and resilient communications architecture across the region

Congrats to the DKI APCSS Philippines Alumni Association....DKI APCSS Alumni Association of the year for 2025! Read more at: https://dkiapcss.edu/2025-dki-apcss-alumni-awards-recognizing-excellence-in-indo-pacific-security/

This week, we welcomed Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Crimmins, Commandant of the Joint Staff College to talk about ✅ Enhancing the Indo-Pacific Joint Professional Military Education (JPME II) course in Hawaii ✅ Mutual support opportunities Strengthening the future of Joint Professional Military Education

We've officially launched our FY26-30 strategy, guiding our mission to build a secure & prosperous Indo-Pacific. Discover our plan to Educate, Connect, & Empower for a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. Explore now: http://www.dkiapcss.edu#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

DKI APCSS Director Suzanne Vares-Lum welcomed Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Indian Army Staff, to discuss future joint workshops on #Counterterrorism, #CyberSecurity, and border management. Strengthening the #IndoPacific through education & dialogue. #FriendsAlliesPartners

Recently, Regional Director Regis Savioz of @icrc_pacific visited the DKI APCSS campus in Waikiki, sharing insights on regional conflicts, coordination, and humanitarian efforts. #ICRC #Preparedness #Resilience @ICRC

A class of 18 @USWC JWP students and faculty visited DKI APCSS to meet leaders and explore how tech and conflict lessons evolves modern warfare. #USWarCollege #JWP #Warfighting #Security

Join us for a Dialogue on #BuildingCooperation with DKI APCSS Director Suzy Vares-Lum on April 27 at 3pm (HST). Register online at: www.dkiapcss.edu/55

Indonesia with 280 million people, is the fourth-largest democracy in the world. A team from DKI APCSS, led by Deputy Director Russell Bailey, traveled to Indonesia advancing regional security priorities with this critical partner. @usembassyjkt Watch the story: https://youtu.be/JyF7ul2OY8k

Yesterday, DKI APCSS welcomed National Defense University’s (NDU) College of International Security Affairs (CISA) Fellows to the Center. #AlliesAndPartners #IrregularWarfare #PeaceThroughStrength

How do you build resilience to deter conflict? Our experts joined the "First Island Chained" wargame to explore this question, focusing on Taiwan. More at: https://ow.ly/HQTx50YIt3y #NationalSecurity #IrregularWarfare #Deterrence #IndoPacific

A new @DKI_APCSS paper shows how positive engagement and collaboration on military access helps nations build stronger, more resilient foreign policy. Read the analysis: https://ow.ly/xWs750YHkN0 #Strategy #PeaceThroughStrength #Negotiation

Commander Michael John Encina of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received the prestigious Laulima Lanyard for the completion of his Fellow’s Project, the iCARE Campaign Plan. Watch his story: https://ow.ly/b3wt50YHkfN #AlliesAndPartners #PeaceThroughStrength #coastguardph

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, addresses over 120 Fellows at our Mobile Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (#MIPOC) in Washington, D.C. These security practitioners benefited from his insights on the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected world.

VADM Thomas Henderschedt, Director for Intelligence, Joint Staff, shares his thoughts on Indo-Pacific security on the first day f DKI APCSS’ Mobile Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (MIPOC) held in Washington, D.C.

DKI APCSS kicked off our Mobile Indo-Pacific Orientation Course yesterday in Washington, DC., with m ore than 120 US & Int'l Fellows. The course equips security practitioners with the strategic insight, operational readiness, and professional networks needed in today's security environment.

A new framework in Security Nexus paper outlines how to bolster civil-military resilience in Northern Australia and enhance readiness in the Indo-Pacific. #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity #Australia #CivMil Read the full article: https://ow.ly/xkZR50YE3wY

New analysis from DKI APCSS professor Shyam Tekwani on India's critical minerals strategy & its impact on U.S.-India defense ties. Read more: https://ow.ly/2ZfW50YE3j8… #Geopolitics #IndiaUS #NationalSecurity #criticalminerals #defenseIndustrialbase

ICYMI - Watch Episode 5 of Strategic Voices were we discuss whether Gen Z uprisings in South Asia mark a genuine turning point—or merely another cycle of breakdown, reset, and disappointment. https://ow.ly/2aeT50YE3iE

Brig. General Vongxay Inthakham, Director General of the Lao Foreign Relations Department at the Ministry of National Defense, visits DKI APCSS, April 1, 2026. Discussions revolved around DKI APCSS’ programs, Fellow Projects, and future recruitment for Fellows from Laos.

This week DKI APCSS welcomed Thailand’s Ambassador to the United States H.E. Dr. Suriya Chindawongse. During the visit, DKI APCSS Director Suzanne Vares-Lum and Dr. Chindawongse discussed future challenges and opportunities n the region and the critical role of the US-Thailand alliance.

How does #China's influence in #LatinAmerica impact the Indo-Pacific? Read about China's global strategy, from infrastructure projects in the #Caribbean to geopolitical shifts in the #IndoPacific here : https://ow.ly/yJUM50YC4I4…

Catch up on the latest DKI APCSS news with our Indo-Pacific Vantage Point available online at: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDKIAPCSS/bulletins/410c01c #DKIAPCSS #Indonesia #Philippines #StrategicVoices #Webinars #DIB

Honored to welcome Mr. Hanai Takeshi, Director of Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation, to DKI APCSS in Honolulu! Strengthening the #JapanUSAlliance is crucial for a peaceful and stable #IndoPacific. #USJapan

DKI APCSS recently hosted 20 Foreign Military Attaches in support of the U.S. Army's International Army Attaché program. It was a great opportunity to engage with this group supporting DKI APCSS' priorities to strengthen relationships, build partner capacity, and enable interoperability.

Modern power relies on unseen critical minerals and REEs. Drs. Minnich & Malji say the era of passive markets are over. Watch: https://youtu.be/gN0A6zFPIk8 #CriticalMinerals #RareEarthElements #NationalSecurity #SupplyChain #Geopolitics #IndoPacific

Adm. Steve Koehler, @USPacificFleet, recently visited @apcss to share his insights with Fellows attending the Comprehensive Security Cooperation course (CSC 25-1). #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #pacificfleet

Frequent Dialogue guests Shyam Tekwani and Lami Kim turn the tables on James Minnich to interview him about his latest book "The Indo-Pacific Mosaic." This book brings together 27 experts to offer fresh perspectives on security in the Indo-Pacific. dkiapcss.edu/dialogue-37-... #dkiapcss30

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, Defence Futures team, in coordination with the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), recently provided a presentation on Global Strategic Trends: Out to 2055 held in the Center’s Stackpole Auditorium.

DKI APCSS was honored to host Mr. Greg Moriarty AO, Secretary of the Australian Department of Defence at our Center where he met with Director Suzy Vares-Lum and Deputy Director Russ Bailey.

Check out our latest publication edited by Dr. James Minnich-- "The Indo-Pacific Mosaic: Comprehensive Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific." Its available online at dkiapcss.edu/mosaic #securitycooperation #IndoPacific

This week DKI APCSS welcomed Major General Lorna Mahlock, Commander, Cyber National Mission Force, to our Center in Waikiki. Aloha!

In Dialogue 35: Indo-Pacific Humanity & Geopolitics, humanitarian adviser Jonathan Robinson explores the intersection of humanitarian aid and geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific. Join us on Mon, 27 Jan at 3 pm (HST). Register at www.dkiapcss.edu/35 #IndoPacific #HumanitarianAid

Our Dialogue on Korea's Martial Law Fallout with Lami Kim and James M. Minnich, EdD, Colonel USA (Ret) is now available online. Check it out at: dkiapcss.edu/dialogue-33-... #Koreamartiallaw #Korea

This week DKI APCSS welcomes retired US Army Maj Gen. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum as our new Director. Aloha!

New article on Non-State Actors and Irregular Warfare by Dr. Sam Mullins by the Irregular Warfare Center. dkiapcss.edu/new-article-...

Join us on 13 January at 3 pm (HST) as we look at "Korea's Martial Law Fallout" with Dr. Lami Kim and Dr. James Minnich. Register at dkiapcss.edu/36 #korea #martiallaw .