Understanding India’s Security Role in the Indo-Pacific
Join us for a discussion of Dr. Aditi Malhotra’s new book India in the Indo-Pacific: Understanding India’s Security Orientation Towards Southeast and East Asia. This conversation will explore the drivers of India’s growing strategic role in the Indo-Pacific over the past two decades and how this behavior has been shaped by Delhi’s relations with the United […]
Where’s the Water: Mekong Dry Season 2023
The Mekong experienced its first normal wet season in four years in 2022, and the benefits of a normal wet season flow into the 2023 dry season. Yet upstream dams are already releasing water for hydropower production, which artificially raises the river level causing unnecessary ecological damage. Join the Mekong Dam Monitor team in a […]
Outlook of Myanmar’s Resistance Movement in 2023
As Myanmar approaches the second anniversary of the 2021 military coup, resistance forces remain divided by ethnic and political differences. Despite some on-the-ground success in military cooperation, alliance politics in the resistance movement are still fluid and unstable. Moving forward, greater military cooperation amongst the old and new resistance groups will be critical in fighting […]
Voices from Japan: Japan’s Security Policy Transformation
In December 2022, Japan published three key defense policy documents: the first revision of the National Security Strategy since 2013, the National Defense Strategy (formerly known as National Defense Program Guidelines), and the Defense Buildup Program (formerly known as Medium-Term Defense Program). Guided by these strategic documents, Japan is expected to chart a new course […]
UN Reform & the Summit for the Future
To RSVP for this event online, please send your name and email address to Ms. Arbenita Sopaj, [email protected], External Liaison Officer, of KPC, GPAJ and ACUNS Tokyo by December 13th. Program Outline Timings listed for Tokyo. 15:00 – Introductory remarks15:05 – Opening remarks – Akashi Yasushi, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations15:10 – Keynote presentation […]
The Outlook for Japanese Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics in 2023
The new year brings challenges for Japan’s government, with the Kishida administration facing low approval ratings. In the realm of foreign policy, regional relations are in flux, with South Korea, Australia, and China at various degrees of engagement. In conversation with Japan Program Director Yuki Tatsumi, CIGS Research Director Kunihiko Miyake will share insights into […]
The Road Ahead: U.S.-Pakistan Relations and Regional Dynamics in 2023
A discussion with Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan looking ahead to U.S.-Pakistan relations and broader regional dynamics in 2023. Moderated by South Asia Director Elizabeth Threlkeld, the discussion will focus on areas of opportunity and tension in the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, the impact of economic, security, and climate developments in Pakistan, and […]
Linking Renewable Energy and River Conservation: Delivering on Vietnam’s Climate Commitments
Vietnam’s ambitious climate commitments to avoid new coal plants and transition towards clean energy are a notable departure from previous energy plans. As the government of Vietnam reviews energy targets and the role of electricity imports, policymakers have an opportunity to minimize future impacts to the Mekong Delta through selective and strategic energy sector engagement […]