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Dialogue is a premier forum that brings together leading voices from policy, academia, and the military for in-depth, 60-minute discussions on the evolving security dynamics of the Indo-Pacific. This ongoing series provides a crucial platform for analyzing the region’s most pressing challenges, exploring far-reaching perspectives, and identifying actionable solutions for a more stable and secure f... more

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Lawfare is increasingly shaping strategic competition as states use legal arguments, institutions, and narratives to influence legitimacy, advance national interests, and gain advantages below the threshold of armed conflict. In Episode 57, Dr. Joann... more

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AI-enabled warfare is no longer a future concept as drones, software-defined systems, and rapid battlefield adaptation are reshaping how wars are fought in real time. In Episode 56, Kate Bondar examines Russia’s emerging “sovereign drone ecosystem,” ... more

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In the Indo-Pacific, constant coordination often fails to translate into aligned action, leaving a critical gap between dialogue and real-world security outcomes. In Episode 55, Director Suzy Vares-Lum explains how building shared understanding, trus... more

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Disaster response has become a defining test of security in the Indo-Pacific. In Episode 53 of Dialogue, Joe Martin examines how preparedness, partnerships, and leadership under pressure determine whether institutions hold—or fail—when the storm hits... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Bondar
Senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Wadwani AI Center; former advisor to the Ukrainian government
Center for Strategic and International Studies; Wadwani AI Center; Ukrainian government (former)
Episode: Dialogue Episode 56 – Drones and AI at War with Kate Bondar
Suzy Vares-Lum
Director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
Episode: Dialogue Episode 55 – Building Advantage in the Indo-Pacific with Director Suzy Vares-Lum
Joe Martin
Director of the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE)
Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, Hawaii
Episode: Dialogue Episode 53 - Strategy in the Storm with Joe Martin
Clint Work
Research fellow at the National Defense University's Institute for National Strategic Studies
National Defense University, INSS
Episode: Dialogue Episode 50 – ROK-US Alliance - The Near Future, with Dr. Clint Work
Victor Cha
Leading expert on Korean security and geopolitics; President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department at CSIS; Korea Chair at CSIS
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Dialogue Episode 51 – North Korea's Wartime Windfall, with Dr. Victor Cha
Andrea Malji
Expert in South Asia and Indian Ocean geopolitics
Professor, Hawaii Pacific University; Fulbright-Nehru Scholar
Episode: Dialogue Episode 49 – Maldives: Small State, Big Stakes
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center in 38 North and Pasco Visiting Fellow at the East-West Center
Stimson Center / 38 North; East-West Center
Episode: Dialogue Episode 48 - North Korea's Russia-China Play
Elsa Kania
Leading expert on China's military innovation and emerging technologies
DKI APCSS (visiting scholar)
Episode: Dialogue Episode 47 – China’s Military Bet on the Future
Howard Shen
Political analyst and former Foreign Policy Fellow at Taiwan's Legislative UN's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee on the Kuomintang staff
Kuomintang / APCSS (intern)
Episode: Dialogue Episode 46 - Taiwan: Democracy and Deterrence

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James Minnich
Host of Dialogue

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Very insightful

    Very good resource for contemporary events in the Indo-Pacific

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    808 me
    United States3 months ago
  • Critical, timely insights

    This is my go-to podcast for subject matter expertise and insights on the most pressing security matters across the Indo-Pacific region. Extremely well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lumpy115
    United States4 months ago
  • Security Studies for the Info-Pacific

    As the host of Dialogue, my goal is to bring expertise on the region’s important security issues to the public. I hope these conversations provide listeners with the nuance needed to navigate today’s security landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COL Minnich
    United States4 months ago
  • This is great

    So informative!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not satisfied😒
    United States4 months ago
  • Penetrating insights on the Asia pacific

    This is an excellent podcast. Normally seen on you tube. This is the same but more portable. Always a great license.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kuukailimoku
    United States4 months ago

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Insightful and timely analysis of Indo-Pacific security topics.
High-quality, nuanced discussions with expert guests.
Consistently valuable for staying ahead on regional dynamics.
The host delivers practical context and governance implications.

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#205
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#133
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#165
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Dialogue Episode 49 – Maldives: Small State, Big Stakes
Q: What explains the Maldives' relative success in managing great power engagement compared to other small states like Sri Lanka or the Solomon Islands?
Maldives differentiates itself through a clear multi-alignment strategy, learning from others' missteps, and prioritizing tangible, near-term benefits (like connectivity) over long-horizon promises, while maintaining sovereign agency and avoiding opaque terms.
Dialogue Episode 46 - Taiwan: Democracy and Deterrence
Q: What role does civil society play in Taiwan's democracy amid security threats?
Civil society, including the Grand Recall movement and other DPP-aligned groups, mobilizes political accountability and influences legislative outcomes, but this polarization can complicate governance during a period of heightened external pressure.
Dialogue Episode 46 - Taiwan: Democracy and Deterrence
Q: How is Taiwan balancing the need for stronger defense with fiscal and political constraints?
Taiwan is pursuing a phased approach: increasing defense spending from about 2.38% to 3% of GDP, prioritizing spending that yields asymmetric advantages, and insisting on careful, needs-driven procurement in coordination with the United States to ensure sustainability and interoperability.
Dialogue Episode 48 - North Korea's Russia-China Play
Q: How does sanctions enforcement affect Pyongyang's room to maneuver?
China and Russia have largely enabled sanctions evasion, eroding sanctions credibility and complicating enforcement; without broader enforcement, sanctions may be less effective, though there could be a strategic move toward DPRK-US engagement to gradually lift restraints.
Dialogue Episode 48 - North Korea's Russia-China Play
Q: Is the Russia-North Korea alignment sustainable beyond the Ukraine conflict?
Sustainability depends on long-term economic rewards and broader complementarity between the two economies; current gains may be temporary without deeper economic reform in North Korea, and diversification to other partners may be necessary.

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What is Dialogue about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-signal, policy-forward series focused on Indo-Pacific security dynamics, featuring intimate conversations with leading scholars, policymakers, and regional security practitioners. Episodes frequently explore AI, drones, alliance politics, humanitarian logistics, and great-power competition, with an emphasis on practical implications for defense planning, regional cooperation, and governance. Noteworthy throughlines include U.S.–allied coordination, multi-stakeholder diplomacy, and the integration of technology and information-age warfare into strategic thinking, often anchored by on-the-ground case studies from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific. The format consistently aims to translate complex geopolitics into actionable insights for prof... more

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1. Kate Bondar
2. Suzy Vares-Lum
3. Joe Martin
4. Clint Work
5. Victor Cha
6. Andrea Malji
7. Rachel Minyoung Lee
8. Elsa Kania

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