🚨 IIPS in ACTION: Reporting live from @ustaiwan annual conference in Williamsburg, VA @IIPS_org Senior Director @mike_mazza moderates “A Moving Deadline: Updated Threat Assessment for 2027 and Beyond,” with panelists including IIPS Senior Non-Resident Fellow @Ian_M_Easton. More to come from Williamsburg, VA. 👀

@IIPS_org Chairman and @USCC_GOV Chair Randy Schriver has released a report on the strategic stakes behind the Dalai Lama’s upcoming succession, arguing “Beijing has made clear that it intends to control the succession process.” More 📺: ow.ly/hhIg50ZYYnm

@IIPS_org Senior Directors Jennifer Hong and @mike_mazza welcomed Dr. Ying-Yu Lin from Tamkang University, graduate students, and young professionals to discuss the Indo-Pacific's evolving nuclear environment, Taiwan’s conventional and asymmetric capabilities, and AUKUS’ impact in the region. 🇹🇼🤝

@IIPS_org Senior Director @mike_mazza writes on Taiwan’s capability and will to defend itself in the event of a war against China. He argues that “If China opts for force, the road ahead will be trying. But Taiwan will fight.” Read on @Diplomat_APAC 📖: ow.ly/kByA50ZXkpH

@IIPS_org Senior Directors welcomed Counselor Yoshiyuki Hayafuji and Assistant Counselor Masaki Nakanishi of the Secretariat of the Headquarters for the Abduction Issue, and Counselor Akinori Takashima of the Japan Embassy (@JapanEmbDC) to discuss US-JP cooperation on the abductions issue. 🤝🇯🇵

@IIPS_org was privileged to host a Policy Dinner Series event --- featuring special guest Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno (@UnderSecT). The evening brought friends and colleagues from across industry, government, and think tank circles. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable night!

@IIPS_org senior non-resident fellow @Ian_M_Easton writes on the threat of Beijing carrying out a takeover of Taiwan without an invasion or blockade scenario. He argues that “U.S. planners and strategists should do more to prepare for the worst.” More on @ForeignPolicy 📖 (💵):  ow.ly/Lsvm50ZVSh3

Many thanks to those who joined the fireside chat between Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) and IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver. Our speakers discussed the history of the US-PH relationship, strengthening alliances with regional partners, and the Philippines' role in the global technology supply chain. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

@IIPS_org Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi reflects on the Japan Ministry of National Defense’s (@ModJapan_jp) budget request for FY2027 and what a persistently weak yen means for financing Japan’s defense transformation. Read on @Diplomat_APAC 📖: ow.ly/IyTp50ZVpFn

Join @IIPS_org TODAY for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) and IIPS Chairman of the Board Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80.” RSVP ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9 We look forward to seeing you at 1776 Wilson Blvd, IIPS’s new office! 🏢

🚨IIPS in Action: 👀 Sighted in India 🇮🇳 @IIPS_org Senior Director Jennifer Hong Whetsell spoke in Bengaluru, India on maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific. She discussed the national approaches, regional gaps, and opportunities for collaboration among other Indo-Pacific nations.

Join @IIPS_org TOMORROW for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) and IIPS Chairman of the Board Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80.” 🇺🇸🇵🇭 RSVP ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9 We look forward to seeing you at 1776 Wilson Blvd, IIPS’s new office! 🏢

@IIPS_org Senior Fellow @anniekowalewski discusses the outcomes of the U.S.-China summit on @NatSecMatters. She argues that Trump and Xi “are trying to project an image of stability ... while at the same time taking quiet competitive actions to harden each individual economy.” More 🎧: ow.ly/nTw950ZTUQM

🚨Episode 8 of PacTalk is live! Randy Schriver and Derek Mitchell interview Daniel Rosen on the state of the Chinese economy, unpack the Trump-Xi summit, U.S. relations with allies and partners, China's export model, and more! 🎧 Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and our website: ow.ly/RS5P50ZUA4Z

Join @IIPS_org NEXT WEEK for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) and IIPS Chairman of the Board Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80.” 🇺🇸🇵🇭 RSVP ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9 We look forward to seeing you at 1776 Wilson Blvd, IIPS’s new office! 🏢

@IIPS_org Chairman Randy Schriver joins @CSIS's @DrMichaelJGreen for a breakdown of U.S. grand strategy in Asia since President Bush, how regional allies respond to Chinese expansionism, and his read on China's current capabilities and posture in the region. More 🎧: ow.ly/8Bf250ZONym

@IIPS_org Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi reflects on Koja Genta’s victory over incumbent Denny Tamaki in Okinawa Prefecture’s gubernatorial election and what it reveals about voters’ hopes for the future. Read on @Diplomat_APAC 📖: ow.ly/KA0q50ZOLzx

@IIPS_org Senior Director Jennifer Hong welcomed Joseph Chou, Secretary-General of the Taiwan United Nations Alliance (@taiuna_taiwan), and Wen-Yu Wu, Executive Director of the Peng Ming-min Foundation, for a discussion on China’s disinformation operations in Taiwan and opportunities for collaboration between our organizations. 🇺🇳🇹🇼

Join @IIPS_org for a fireside chat with Philippine Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) and IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80." They will discuss the current and future state of the US-PH alliance. 🇺🇸🇵🇭 Register ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9

@IIPS_org was privileged to host a Policy Dinner Series event featuring special guest Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey (@USDASDuffey). The evening brought friends and colleagues from across industry, government, and think tank circles. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable night!