.
@SenJohnMcCain
: “Joe was a good man, an officer and a gentleman, and a brave defender of this nation. We will miss him. His memory will be revered by a grateful nation for his constant service to a cause greater than himself,”
What's next for the cyber agenda post-Tokyo Olympics? Join Pacific Forum as we convene experts to chart the next horizon of the US-Japan alliance in cybersecurity cooperation. Register here:
Emerging voices. New perspectives. Pacific Forum is pleased to announce our first cohort of next-generation Japanese and American leaders conducting research on various facets of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
@usembassytokyo
@IR_TokyoIU
We would like to thank Admiral John Aquilino,
@INDOPACOM
Commander, for sparking an excellent and stimulating discussion on
#IndoPacific
challenges at our luncheon.
The Pacific Forum is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. David Santoro (
@DavidSantoro1
) as its incoming President. David will take the helm in June, succeeding Robert “Bob” Girrier (RADM, USN, ret.), who served as president from June 2018.
More here:
Curious about Next-Gen voices on the future of the Indo-Pacific? Join us on Aug 29 (US) | 30 (Asia) to hear from representatives of 6
@PacificForum
Next-Gen cohorts. Held in partnership with
@USEmbassyPH
and moderated by
@JadaCFraser
. Register here: . (1/2)
Pacific Forum is pleased to announce our inaugural cohort of next-generation American, Japanese, and South Korean Young Leaders examining the US-Japan-ROK trilateral relationship!
Now accepting applications for PF's inaugural US-JP-ROK Next-Generation Leaders Initiative! Emerging scholars and young professionals (ages 22-35) from all three countries are encouraged to apply by Nov. 30 (HST). Learn more at:
PF's Young Leaders Program is pleased to announce a call for abstracts from prospective Southeast Asian authors to write a chapter on the most pressing security concern in their respective country. For more info, visit:
Emerging voices. New perspectives. Pacific Forum is pleased to announce our first cohort of next-generation Japanese and American leaders conducting research on various facets of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
@usembassytokyo
@IR_TokyoIU
Excited to announce our cohort of Filipino and American leaders conducting research on the U.S.-Philippine Alliance. Thanks to the
@USEmbassyPH
for its support of this initiative, and to
@FSIPhilippines
for its partnership.
#FriendsPartnersAllies
Join PF &
@INDOPACOM
Office of WPS on 8/26 (US) for
#WomensEqualityDay
. Hear experts discuss how women’s full & equal participation thru voting, political representation & instituting gender equality promotes peace/security across the Indo-Pacific. RSVP:
Now available! How can the United States, Japan, and other allies and partners advance a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific? Download the latest volume of Issues & Insights:
It’s not too late to attend our virtual discussion with
@AsiaMTI
's
@GregPoling
&
@MIMA_MALAYSIA
's Martin Sebastian: Survey Standoff in the South China Sea? Sign up to receive a Zoom link to this event and future Maritime Discussion Series programs.
Announcing PF's 2nd cohort of next-generation Filipino & American leaders conducting research on the US-Philippine alliance! With backgrounds in academia & foreign policy, cohort members will offer rich insights into the past, present & future of this critical partnership.
CALL FOR PAPERS | Next-gen Japanese & American leaders from academia, public policy, military, & industry are invited to submit paper proposals that discuss issue-areas in US-Japan relations. View the application guidelines/submit your abstract here:
How can the US and Singapore lead digital innovation and transformation in the region while navigating the challenges facing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises amidst the ongoing pandemic? Register to tune in to next week's webinar discussion:
How can the US and the Philippines collaboratively promote a rules-based order in an increasingly contested South China Sea? Join us on June 22 (US)/June 23 (Asia) for a conversation feat.
@drkristawiegand
&
@JayBatongbacal
. Register at
🌐 Join us tomorrow for an engaging webinar on "Partnerships of Equals" featuring
@rammadhav_
,
@AntoineBondaz
, and
@DavidSantoro1
. Discover insights on fostering strong alliances for a more inclusive world. Don't miss out!
Maritime Discussion Series
#5
will feature
@RSIS_NTU
alumna
@asyura_salleh
&
@orfonline
fellow
@abhijit227
. Topic: "Maritime Crime & Interstate Rivalry in the Eastern Indian Ocean: The Next South China Sea?" Join us via Zoom on June 5 (2:30pm, Delhi; 3pm, Dhaka; 6pm, Tokyo).
Our upcoming
#WPS
webinar on "Maritime Security and the Environment," will explore women's roles in ensuring prosperity and security in coastal Southeast Asia on 6/30 at 3:00 PM (Hawaii). Learn more and register through the event page:
In the latest Issues & Insights, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, big data, cybersecurity, drones, quantum computing, robots, and 3-D printing are examined by experts including
@IbataArens
@AkiraIgata
@EBKania
@mekosal
Analysts from the US and Singapore discuss the past, present, and future of this important bilateral relationship in the latest volume of Issues & Insights, edited by
@JeffreyOrdaniel
&
@StenekAriel
w/ intro chapter co-authored by
@CollinSLKoh
.
1/Exciting News! "Anchoring the U.S.-Philippines Alliance" is now available!
This insightful publication, curated by Carl Baker &
@JeffreyOrdaniel
, features thought-provoking chapters by our US PH Young Leaders cohort.
Check out the thread below for a summary of each chapter.
We
@PacificForum
are deeply honored to partner with the
@indfoundation
to take the US-India relationship to the next level and advance peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
To further strengthen India-US partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, India Foundation (IF) and Pacific Forum (PF) signed an MoU to work closely on issues of mutual concern to the region. The MoU was signed by Dr. Ram Madhav, President, IF & Dr. David Santoro, President, PF.
Should the US acknowledge mutual vulnerability with China?
This is the question Pacific Forum President
@DavidSantoro1
seeks to answer in a new edited volume featuring US, Japanese, South Korean, Australian, and Chinese experts.
Read it here:
Call for Papers: Pacific Forum, with support from
@USEmbassyPH
, is now accepting paper proposals from next-generation Filipino & American leaders on strengthening bilateral security relations. View the submission guidelines here: . Abstracts due by July 4!
#PFYoungLeaders
join hands for a photo after a conversation with H.E. Kung Phoak, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community at the
@ASEAN
Secretariat.
Join us for “Pressing Security Concerns in Southeast Asia: Next Generation Perspectives” on June 20 (3:30PM HST/9:30PM ET) & June 23 (8AM HST/2PM ET) via Zoom. Young Leaders will identify the top threats and challenges in Southeast Asia.
Register here:
What challenges face the advancement of the Women, Peace & Security agenda? How does WPS implementation relate to great power competition & how can employing a gender lens provide critical opportunities for long-term stability? Register at to learn more.
🔥 FIRST SPEAKERS LINEUP IS HERE!
#GTH2023
🗣️
It’s time to explore North-South and East-West perspectives on the world’s most pressing issues in discussion with world leaders and leading minds only at Global Town Hall 2023!
#ThisIsOurWorldToo
Join us for the inaugural session of our US-Viet Nam Indo-Pacific Conversation Series, "United States-Viet Nam Relations: Charting the Next 25 Years and Beyond" featuring Consul General Marie Damour and Le Dinh Tinh. Register today:
@PacificForum
and
@AusAmbCyberTech
kicks off ASEAN’s first country consultation in Manila, Philippines. The high-level meeting convened Filipino experts & practitioners to tackle the growing threats & prospects of the Philippines in cybersecurity.
CALL FOR PAPERS | Next-gen Japanese & American leaders from academia, public policy, military, & industry are invited to submit paper proposals that discuss issue-areas in US-Japan relations. View the application guidelines/submit your abstract here:
Don't forget to join our Maritime Discussion Series mailing list to receive your Zoom link for next week's virtual session: Indonesia's Potential as a Maritime Leader feat.
@ycapsjapan
@EvanLaksmana
@SecurityScholar
Tune in tomorrow for a conversation about America's role in Southeast Asia and the future of US-ASEAN relations. Details below. Register at to receive your Zoom link!
Now available! Visit to access the latest issue of Comparative Connections, a triannual e-journal of bilateral relations in the Indo-Pacific. Each new chapter provides insights into critical developments across the region during the first months of 2021.
With the challenges confronting the U.S.-Japan alliance in flux, our latest Issues & Insights, edited by
@ck_lamont
&
@JeffreyOrdaniel
, features ideas that shed light on some critical issues shaping the security relationship & the broader Indo-Pacific.1/9
PF invites you to attend an upcoming virtual event from the series “21st Century Technologies, Geopolitics, and the US-Japan Alliance.” More info & links to register below!
Seminar 1
Seminar 2
Seminar 3
Following Taiwan's recent election, Adm. John Aquilino predicts a Chinese show of force.
Dive into
@jhlad
comprehensive coverage from
#OIIP2024
for
@DefenseOne
, where Aquilino notes, "They tend to take actions when they don’t like something."
Read more:
🌏 We're thrilled to announce that some of our Young Leaders have been invited to participate in the prestigious
@AseanUs
's US-ASEAN Futures Symposium in Washington DC!
@motaalves_
@rena_in_dc
@elinanoor
& others!
The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty just
turned 70! Join us & engage w/ Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana & US Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense Lindsey Ford on the past, present & future of the alliance. Sep 22 (US)/Sep 23 (Asia). RSVP:
.
Coast guard cooperation is important in advancing maritime security in Southeast Asia. Find out how the
@USCG
is engaging its peers in the region & how its cooperation with
@coastguardph
is particularly significant. RSVP here:
#FriendsPartnersAllies
From playing a pandemic "blame game" and South China Sea tensions to upcoming elections and trade deals,
@BonnieGlaser
& Kelly Flaherty (
@CSIS
,
@ChinaPowerCSIS
) provide an overview of the latest developments in US-China relations in Comparative Connections
Be sure to register for the second session of the US-Japan Cyber Forum on cyber diplomacy.
This expert discussion will be led by
@AkiraIgata
and joined by Benjamin Bartlett (
@miamiuniversity
),
@M_Miho_JPN
, and Wilhelm Vosse (
@ICU_JP
).
Register here:
Pleased to share a special edition of Issues & Insights ahead of today's webinar, "Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Successes and Challenges Ahead," by
@JohnsonFreese
&
@JacquiTrue
. Register at / full paper here:
📢 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the captivating WSD-Handa Chair Conversation event with Ambassador
@AmboRudd
! 🌐🤝
We had a stimulating discussion, exploring Australia's expanding regional security role through initiatives like the Quad and AUKUS. 🇦🇺🌏🇺🇸
Future diplomats, this is for you!
Apply now for our Young Leader Program.
Perfect for those with a background in geopolitics and security.
Send your application and recommendation letter to youngleaders
@pacforum
.org
Fall deadline: October 31
PF is pleased to share a special report examining prospects for strengthening US-Japan cybersecurity cooperation and securing CNI against the backdrop of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic & increasing great power competition.
CALL FOR PAPERS: Pacific Forum and
@RSIS_NTU
, with the support of
@RedWhiteBlueDot
, is recruiting 8 next-generation leaders (ages 22-35) to contribute analysis on the US-Singapore relationship. See flyer for details and submit applications to
MAUI THREAD
1/ 🌺 Our hearts are with Maui as we unite to support its recovery.
🌊 Let's amplify funding efforts by donating to trusted organizations like :
Thanks to our friends at
@EastWestCenter
in Washington for hosting the
#USCSCAP
General Membership Meeting last month. Great to get so many views from Dept. of State, Dept. of Defense, Satu Limaye (EWCW) and Zack Cooper (AEI) on the regional forecast for 2020 and beyond.
Join us next week as three up-and-coming experts on US-Philippines security relations share insights on how to move the alliance forward! Feat
@GicaMangahas
,
@ghwinger
& Edcel John Ibarra & discussants
@SatuLimaye
,
@SheenaGreitens
& Amb. Laura del Rosario.
We are now accepting applications for resident Kelly and WSD-Handa Fellowships and non-resident Vasey, Kelly, and WSD-Handa Fellowships. Apply by Oct 31 to start Jan 1. Conduct research w/ PF and develop expertise on Indo-Pacific policy issues. Learn more:
A huge thank you to
@the_diplomark
, our esteemed Director of Cybersecurity and Critical Technologies!
His work on "Strengthening ROK-US Critical Technologies Cooperation" highlights the strategy of choke, collaborate, and coordinate to counter North Korea's cybercrime threats.
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to John McCain, an American hero and dear friend of Pacific Forum Founder Joe Vasey. We offer our sincere condolences to the McCain family; we share your deep loss. Thank you,
@SenJohnMcCain
, for an amazing life of service to the USA.
How do women manage crisis on multiple fronts? Join us next week as we examine this question on our webinar about Southeast Asian Women's Leadership during COVID-19. Visit our event page to register:
We are recruiting Non-resident Fellows for our Vasey, WSD-Handa, and Kelly Fellowships through April 30. Get hands-on research guidance from our experts, participate in exclusive PF programming, and receive publishing support. 1/6
Join us tomorrow (6/29 at 15:00 HST), for our
#WPS
webinar on "Military-Civilian Medical Support." Speakers from
#Quad
countries will discuss women’s participation in crisis response planning and integrating a gender lens in relief and recovery efforts.
Pacific Forum is accepting paper proposals on any aspect of US-Vietnam relations. View the announcement below to learn more. Click here to submit your abstract by October 9:
At “Democracies and Alliances in the Indo-Pacific,” an event we co-hosted with
@usembassytokyo
and
#CRS
in Tokyo, Kuni Miyake discussed the Japanese perspective on the concept of the “Indo-Pacific”. via
@japantimes
We are now accepting applications for a “hybrid resident” Kelly Fellowship and non-resident Kelly, Vasey, and WSD-Handa Fellowships. Apply by Oct 31 to start Jan 1. Conduct research w/ PF and develop expertise on Indo-Pacific policy issues. Learn more:
Let's recognize Dr. Alexandra Seymour, Ph.D., Visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute at
@GeorgeMasonU
!
Her impressive insights have enriched our publication, "Strengthening ROK-US Critical Technologies Cooperation."
RSVP for our next Maritime Discussion Series event: Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing as a Major Security Threat in Southeast Asia feat. Michael Abbey & Kongpathai Saraphaivanich, moderated by
@asyura_salleh
& held in partnership w/
@ycapsjapan
:
1/ 🤝 Today, we are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the esteemed Jeju Research Institute (), represented by Dr. Yang Duksoon, President of JRI, and our President ,
@DavidSantoro1
.
We are proud to welcome human rights expert
@OliviaEnos
as adjunct fellow.
Olivia brings more than a decade of experience and passionate advocacy for the rights of North Koreans, Uyghur Muslims, Hongkongers, Burmese and many more.
Welcome Olivia!
18 nations. 12 bilateral relations. One region. Explore the May 2018 issue of
#CompConn
, our triannual e-journal on Indo-Asia-Pacific bilateral relations:
We joined forces with
@pdcorg
&
@Kubernein
to organize Women, Peace and Security (WPS) training during the South Asia Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) sponsored by
@USARPAC
. 🌍 Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and other countries participated as well!
#WPS