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Dialogue

Daniel K Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

25 episodes

Dialogue is a premier forum that brings together leading voices from policy, academia, and the military for in-depth, 60-minute discussions on the evolving security dynamics of the Indo-Pacific. This ongoing series provides a crucial platform for analyzing the region’s most pressing challenges, exploring far-reaching perspectives, and identifying actionable solutions for a more stable and secure future. Hosted by Dr. James M. Minnich, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and recognized expert in Indo-Pacific security, each session delves into a distinct facet of the region’s strategic landscape, offering sharp analysis and informed discourse on the complexities shaping its future.

Episodes

  1. Dialogue Episode 63 - Korea at the Center with GEN Brunson and LTGEN Winter

    · 59 min

    Korea sits at the center of an interconnected security environment where credible deterrence depends on strong alliances, resilient posture, and multinational cooperation. In Episode 63 of Dialogue, GEN Xavier Brunson…

  2. Dialogue Episode 61 - Landpower in a Maritime Theater with LTG Matthew McFarlane CG I Corps

    · 59 min

    The Indo-Pacific may be defined by the sea, but credible deterrence depends on an integrated Joint Force able to operate across every domain and alongside allies and partners. In Episode 61 of Dialogue, Lieutenant…

  3. Dialogue Episode 62 - Ships, Shipping, and Power in the Indo-Pacific with Sal Mercogliano

    · 1 h 03 min

    Maritime power in the Indo-Pacific rests on far more than warships—it depends on commercial shipping, shipbuilding, ports, merchant mariners, logistics, and the resilience of the broader maritime ecosystem. In Episode…

  4. Dialogue Episode 60 - The Making of Taiwan's Military with Historian Dr. Eric Setzekorn

    · 1 h 00 min

    Taiwan's military is not simply the product of modern weapons or current tensions, but the result of more than 75 years of institutional adaptation, democratic reform, and strategic evolution. In Episode 60 of…

  5. Dialogue Episode 58 - Seizing the Orbital High Ground with Dr. Namrata Goswami

    · 53 min

    Space has become a decisive warfighting domain, where control of the orbital high ground increasingly shapes military advantage, deterrence, and the future of conflict. In Episode 58, Dr. Namrata Goswami examines how…

  6. Dialogue Episode 59 - Code, Cognition, Competition - A Dialogue with Regional Center Experts on AI, Cyber, and Emerging Technologies

    · 1 h 10 min

    Artifical Intelligence is transforming strategic competition not simply through technological innovation, but by challenging governments, institutions, and societies to adapt faster than ever before. In Episode 59, Dr.…

  7. Dialogue Episode 57 - Lawfare Weaponizing the Rules with Dr. Joanna Siekiera

    · 57 min

    Lawfare is increasingly shaping strategic competition as states use legal arguments, institutions, and narratives to influence legitimacy, advance national interests, and gain advantages below the threshold of armed…

  8. Dialogue Episode 56 – Drones and AI at War with Kate Bondar

    · 1 h 13 min

    AI-enabled warfare is no longer a future concept as drones, software-defined systems, and rapid battlefield adaptation are reshaping how wars are fought in real time. In Episode 56, Kate Bondar examines Russia’s…

  9. Dialogue Episode 55 – Building Advantage in the Indo-Pacific with Director Suzy Vares-Lum

    · 1 h 02 min

    In the Indo-Pacific, constant coordination often fails to translate into aligned action, leaving a critical gap between dialogue and real-world security outcomes. In Episode 55, Director Suzy Vares-Lum explains how…

  10. Dialogue Episode 53 - Strategy in the Storm with Joe Martin

    · 1 h 00 min

    Disaster response has become a defining test of security in the Indo-Pacific. In Episode 53 of Dialogue, Joe Martin examines how preparedness, partnerships, and leadership under pressure determine whether institutions…

  11. Dialogue Episode 54 – Civil War - Myanmar, Five Years On with Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

    · 57 min

    Five years after Myanmar’s 2021 coup, the country remains locked in a protracted civil war that has fragmented territorial control, strained the military institution, and reshaped the strategic landscape of Southeast…

  12. Dialogue Episode 42 - China's Nuclear Rise

    · 58 min

    China’s nuclear arsenal is expanding at an unprecedented pace—how should the U.S. respond? In this episode, Dr. Bill Wieninger breaks down the risks, key lessons from history, and strategic options for deterrence,…

  13. Dialogue Episode 50 – ROK-US Alliance - The Near Future, with Dr. Clint Work

    · 1 h 03 min

    The ROK–U.S. alliance is at a turning point. In Episode 50 of Dialogue, Dr. Clint Work explores wartime OPCON transfer—continuity, rupture, and a reset that could redefine the alliance for decades.

  14. Dialogue Episode 51 – North Korea's Wartime Windfall, with Dr. Victor Cha

    · 1 h 04 min

    North Korea has turned Russia’s war in Ukraine into a historic opportunity, supplying troops and weapons in exchange for billions in hard currency and strategic clout. In Episode 51 of Dialogue, Dr. Victor Cha unpacks…

  15. Dialogue Episode 49 – Maldives: Small State, Big Stakes

    · 50 min

    The Maldives’ strategic play in the Indian Ocean is the focus of this episode, as Dr. Andrea Malji analyzes how this small island nation actively shapes its geopolitical environment. The discussion explores how Malé…

  16. Dialogue Episode 48 - North Korea's Russia-China Play

    · 1 h 02 min

    North Korea’s deepening partnerships with Russia and China frame the focus of Episode 48 of Dialogue, as expert Rachel Minyoung Lee analyzes Pyongyang’s strategic play for regime survival, leverage, and long-term…

  17. Dialogue Episode 47 – China’s Military Bet on the Future

    · 1 h 02 min

    China’s military transformation through AI, automation, and joint force integration anchors the focus of Episode 47 of Dialogue, as expert Elsa B. Kania examines the PLA’s strategic shift toward “intelligentized”…

  18. Dialogue Episode 46 - Taiwan: Democracy and Deterrence

    · 1 h 02 min

    Taiwan’s internal gridlock and mounting external threats shape the focus of Episode 46 of Dialogue, as political analyst Howard Shen unpacks the island’s divided government, defense dilemmas, and asymmetric challenges.…

  19. Dialogue Episode 45 – Eric Olander on China and the Indo-Pacific South

    · 56 min

    Eric Olander of the China Global South Project details China’s shifting strategy in the Indo-Pacific, from massive infrastructure projects to pervasive digital influence. He emphasizes that regional states are not…

  20. Dialogue Episode 43 - South Asia's Strategic Forge

    · 1 h 01 min

    South Asia’s defense realignment and rising regional tensions take center stage in Episode 43 of Dialogue, as Professor Shyam Tekwani examines India’s shifting deterrence posture, Pakistan’s strategic pivot, and the…

  21. Dialogue Episode 42 - China's Nuclear Rise

    · 58 min

    China’s nuclear arsenal is expanding at an unprecedented pace—how should the U.S. respond? In this episode, Dr. Bill Wieninger breaks down the risks, key lessons from history, and strategic options for deterrence,…

  22. Dialogue Episode 41 - India's Strategic Challenges

    · 1 h 01 min

    India's strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific are explored in Dialogue Episode 41, featuring DKI APCSS Professor Dr. Srini Sitaraman.

  23. Dialogue Episode 38 - Frontlines of Economic Warfare

    · 1 h 00 min

    As global economic conflict intensifies, Canada stands at the forefront of a high-stakes battle for resources, technology, and influence. Raquel Garbers, Visiting Executive at the Centre for International Governance…

  24. Dialogue Episode 40 - Malaysia’s Maritime Shield

    · 59 min

    Malaysia is at the heart of Indo-Pacific maritime security, balancing sovereignty, economic interests, and regional cooperation. Nor Aini binti Mohd Nordin, a rising young leader in maritime strategy, joins Dialogue…

  25. Dialogue Episode 39 Myanmar’s Four-Year Struggle

    · 1 h 00 min

    Dialogue is a premier forum that brings together leading voices from policy, academia, and the military for in-depth, 60-minute discussions on the evolving security dynamics of the Indo-Pacific. This ongoing series…

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