Congratulations to @iips.bsky.social's James Paden on his first published article!

Paden wrote, "The U.S., Japan, and South Korea should elevate the abduction issue through sustained leadership engagement and targeted public diplomacy.”

Read more on the Diplomat 📚: ow.ly/91fY50WBnjK

On @asia.nikkei.com, @iips.bsky.social Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi spoke on Australia’s decision to pick the Japanese Mogami-class frigate for its future fleet.

"Once Japan builds the frigates, then the U.S. can add the systems and equipment inside.”

Read the article here 📚: ow.ly/gKNx50WAT8M

@iips.bsky.social Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi on U.S. fielding NMESIS launcher to Ishigaki island for bilateral exercise.

"It is common for the U.S. to experiment new equipment across the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. is careful not to send the wrong message to China."

More 📚: ow.ly/bHcP50WAiiJ

A field trip to the Quantico – @iips.bsky.social Chairman Randy Schriver and Senior Director Michael Mazza briefed the regional intelligence officers on the CCP and its malign influence operations.

We salute the Marines who tirelessly work to safeguard our security and freedom. 👊 🇺🇸 🫡

@iips.bsky.social hosted a brunch to officially welcome Yuki Tatsumi to the team. 🤝

Join us on September 3 from 1-2:30 PM for Yuki’s “Meet the Scholar” event where she will talk about her research interests and programs.

RSVP here: ow.ly/h8cr50WAclq

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: @iips.bsky.social is pleased to announce that Yuki Tatsumi is joining our team as a Senior Director.

Ms. Tatsumi's deep knowledge of the region will play a vital role in advancing IIPS’s objectives to promote robust cooperation with our allies.

@iips.bsky.social senior director @michaelmazza.bsky.social and @yorktowninstitute.bsky.social senior fellow Shay Khatiri on pivoting to Asia.

"If the United States is serious about containing China, it must ensure that events elsewhere do not disrupt Asia policy.”

More 📚: ow.ly/sTBz50Wvu7F

@iips.bsky.social welcomed rising stars from Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party. 🤝🇹🇼

We recognize President Lai’s commitment to fostering experts dedicated to strong U.S.-Taiwan relations. Shoutout to Iris Shaw and the DPP mission in the US for supporting Lai's vision.

On PBS, @iips.bsky.social Chairman Randy Schriver spoke on US presence in the Philippines.

“We’re reliant on friends and allies for [Indo-Pacific] access...Any threat to Taiwan we’d want to at least be positioned to respond...and the Philippines is key to that.”

More 📺: ow.ly/KuZR50Wu16t

@iips.bsky.social met with researchers from the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses for an engaging conversation on military preparedness for potential simultaneous Taiwan and Korea contingencies. 🤝🇰🇷🇹🇼

🚨 LAST CALL FOR FALL 2025 INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS! 🚨

Are you passionate about the Indo-Pacific region? Want to be part of a team doing fun, impactful, and meaningful work?

Apply now for our Fall 2025 Internship!

The application deadline is THIS EVENING at 11:59 PM. To apply, see flyer below.

@iips.bsky.social Board Chairman Randall Schriver spoke at the Hudson Institute’s “After the Fall: Planning for a Post-Communist China.”

Schriver said, “The role of the security forces broadly will be extremely important in virtually any scenario.”

More 📺: ow.ly/S7Cv50Wrg1p

In Le Figaro, @iips.bsky.social senior director @michaelmazza.bsky.social speaks on China’s reported plans to be able to invade Taiwan by 2027:

"This is not a deadline that requires the invasion to take place beforehand, but it is a date to which we must pay attention.”

More📚: ow.ly/o1Xo50WqM3I

@iips.bsky.social senior director @michaelmazza.bsky.social on US-Taiwan cooperation:

“US military training personnel are assisting Taiwan’s military to prepare for defense...The aim is to show Beijing that the US is determined.”

More on Taipei Times 📚: ow.ly/lOFM50WpcXM

Chairman of @iips.bsky.social Randall Schriver on how democracies can support the Dalai Lama:

“Continuing to articulate support will be important because there will be an alternative narrative put out by the Chinese in Beijing.”

More on Australian Broadcasting Corporation 🎧: ow.ly/9yYB50WoppH

Senior director of @iips.bsky.social @michaelmazza.bsky.social on China-Taiwan flight route disputes:

“Overall, China's air route machinations are part and parcel of a broader effort to pressure, envelop, and complicate the defense of Taiwan."

Read more on Focus Taiwan 📚: ow.ly/upAh50WmA3U

The @iips.bsky.social senior director @michaelmazza.bsky.social writes in Taipei Times:

“Bombing Iran was the best thing that could have happened for America’s Asia policy.”

More📚: ow.ly/vysW50WlKYc

🚨 Fall 2025 Internship Applications: Apply Now! 🚨

Are you passionate about the Indo-Pacific region? Want to be part of a team doing fun, impactful, and meaningful work? Join us.

Application deadline: Friday, July 18 at 11:59 PM.
To apply, see flyer below.

Chairman of the Board of @iips.bsky.social Randy Schriver on the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and succession announcement:
“We urge the international community to recognize the legitimacy of the Dalai Lama’s choice and to reject any conflicting narratives."

Statement below 📖
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China wants to pick the next Dalai Lama. Will democracies let it? (RNS) — As China grows more assertive in extending its authoritarianism beyond its borders, this succession question tests whether democratic nations still believe some principles transcend pragmatism...

On Religious News Service, @iips.bsky.social Chairman Randy Schriver and the USCC's @michaelkuiken.bsky.social write:

“The Dalai Lama’s declaration of his intended reincarnation outside of China presents democratic nations with a choice that can no longer be deferred.”

More📚: ow.ly/822J50WkBwO

The @iips.bsky.social's @mattphelan1454.bsky.social writes in The National Interest on the geopolitics of China's port expansion.

"Washington must counter Beijing’s reach with development financing, diplomatic pressure, and allied coordination before it’s too late.”

More: 📚 ow.ly/O7cv50WkmLr

On Taiwan’s Central News Agency, @iips.bsky.social chairman Randall Schriver suggested that Trump’s strike on Iran reinforces U.S. strategic ambiguity, signaling to China that Trump is willing to use military force in extreme circumstances.

Read more on Central News Agency 📚
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In Seoul Economic Daily, @iips.bsky.social Chairman Randall Schriver recommends that the U.S.-ROK summit take place no later than August so that the two countries can resolve outstanding issues such as tariffs and burden-sharing.

Read more 📚 ow.ly/4O2Y50WhB5s

The @iips.bsky.social welcomed @csis.org Freeman Chair fellow Henrietta Levin for a career builder session with our intern cohort. 💼

Many thanks to Henrietta for sharing her insights on navigating a career in foreign policy and its intersection with U.S. policy evolution on the Indo-Pacific.

“Seoul is signaling a decisive shift toward integrating space into its broader goals for technological innovation, economic growth, and national security.”

Read more from @iips.bsky.social's Jennifer Hong Whetsell and Seokjin Yun.📚
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The @iips.bsky.social met with International Studies students from the Wharton School of @upenn.bsky.social for a discussion on securing the Indo-Pacific and advancing the United States’ global interests. 📚💼📈

#IIPS #IndoPacificSecurity #Wharton

The @iips.bsky.social welcomed a delegation from the Japan Headquarters for the Abduction Issue to discuss the abducted Japanese citizens in North Korea. We recognize the severity of this humanitarian, time-sensitive issue and value engagement with our Japanese allies on this concern. 🇯🇵🤝

@iips.bsky.social met with the MOFA Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam’s President, Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, this afternoon to discuss relevant issues concerning Vietnam, U.S., and China. We look forward to deepening the U.S. and Vietnam partnership 🇻🇳🤝

#IIPS #VietnamUSChina #IndoPacificSecurity

Last night, @iips.bsky.social hosted its first Policy Dinner Series event under our new banner -- featuring Alex Wong, former Principal Deputy National Security Advisor.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable night!

YouTube video by Institute for Indo-Pacific Security War, Pivot, and Competition: Two Decades of Making Asia Policy

It’s here – our video from the @iips.bsky.social inaugural event!

“War, Pivot, and Competition - Two Decades of Making Asia Policy”

Watch the event here: youtu.be/kDHghP0zsCg
📺 Check out our new YouTube account! 🎉