YL Blog #43 – Strategic Ambiguity Remains in South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Survival Strategy

Breaking the long-standing diplomatic practice of strategic ambiguity between two major powers, South Korea took a step towards clarity concerning strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific region. The timing and context surrounding the release of the first Indo-Pacific strategy are noteworthy, but how are national interests and values pursued? South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy, “Strategy for a […]

Honolulu International Forum featuring Erik Britton and Laura Eaton

13 September, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – US-China Tech Competition and the Real State of China’s Economy Erik Britton is Managing Director and CEO at Fathom, a world-leading consultancy specializing in macroeconomics, geopolitics and financial markets. He is responsible for designing and implementing the company’s strategy, guiding its macro research, and winning and leading major consultancy projects. Prior to joining Fathom in […]

PacNet #72 – How to build US-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation on Taiwan

September 13, 2023 This PacNet was developed as a part of the United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Next-Generation Leaders Dialogue to encourage creative thinking about how this vital partnership can be fostered. For the previous entries please click here, here, here, here, and here. In recent years, Japan and the United States have taken a series of steps […]

Collective deterrence and the prospect of major conflict

Download the full publication here. The US-Australia Indo-Pacific Deterrence Dialogue, which convened more than 40 American and Australian practitioners and experts, recently yielded a comprehensive report. Co-authored by David Santoro, President of Pacific Forum, in collaboration with the US Studies Centre (USSC) National Resilience Foundation’s Ashley Townshend and Toby Warden, the latest report offers valuable […]

PacNet #71 – To secure US-Japan-ROK gains from Camp David, bring South Korea to the Quad

September 6, 2023 This PacNet was developed as a part of the United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Next-Generation Leaders Dialogue to encourage creative thinking about how this vital partnership can be fostered. For the previous entries please click here, here, here, and here. On a warm August afternoon in Virginia, beneath a lush canopy of ash trees, […]

YL Blog #42 – Fostering cross-regional thinking in the division of deterrence labor

Over the past decade, the international landscape in both Asia and Europe has experienced significant transformations. The erosion of stability in both regions has become increasingly pronounced, particularly within the past five years. This rapid change has prompted renewed discussions on the division of deterrence responsibilities among the US and its allies. A notable forum […]