A detailed discussion on indochina wars and south-east asia perpectives facilitated by the Consortium's Military Hisory team.

A discussion with Dr Hayat Alvi, Naval War College facilitated by Consortium Intern Vinuri Udeshi Perera.

The Erosion of Women's Rights and Freedom in the First Two Years of Taliban Rule is a pressing issue that needs immediate attention. The actions of the Taliban have been a flagrant violation of human rights, especially of women, and they must be held accountable for their actions. The international community must take a strong stance against the erosion of women's rights and freedoms and work towards creating a better future for everyone.

A conversation with Dr. Satoru Nagao facilitated by Joohyun Ellie Lee

A discussion with Prof. R. Evan Ellis, US Army War College

China's growing economic and security influence in Latin America and Caribbean countries has shifted the regional dynamics and political alignments. China has invested heavily in Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador. As per World Economic Forum's figures, "trade between China and Latin America grew 26-fold between 2000-2020 (increasing from $12 billion to $315 billion); and is expected to double by 2035, reaching over $700 billion."

What are the cost(s) of this investment and the implications for the United States?

The Korean War was something of a watershed conflict in the Cold War and in Asia. As the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice in July 1953 approaches, peace and reunion of Korea remains elusive. The military history team reflects on the lessons of the fighting, some legacies, and implications for today. 

What Is the Importance of Military History? Part II Several members of the military history team considered this question in a recent episode, but there is more to cover in this vast topic. As a continuation of the last episode, the full military history team looks deeper into the importance of military history. The discussion examines history's relevance to warfighters, case studies that may be applicable to today's Indo-Pacific, and other aspects of using the past to inform the present and influence the future. 

How do you assess military history in the era of technological advancement, when it changed modern warfare hugely? Why does it matters from a global and Indo-pacific Security perspective? A brief discussion with the Military History team

Dr. James E. Platte discusses with Consortium's intern Jac Sutton on cyber deterrence against North Korea from a US-ROK perspective and the goals of North Korean cyber weapon development.

Consortium's intern Rachel Cicilia sits with Dr. Nanda Kishore and explores India and Myanmar's political Turmoil.

The ongoing political crisis in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup has seen little progress, especially with the world’s focus on recent events such as COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukrainian war. The military has continued to use violence against protestors and the Rohingya minority. The discussion is focused on  India’s involvement in addressing the crisis, given their long border and maritime boundary with Myanmar and their growing economic and defense cooperation. However, India’s reluctance to take action is attributed to national interests, competition with China and Pakistan, and potential implications for its security and economy.

The People's Republic of China interprets the 105 years before its founding as the Century of Humiliation. Why? This episode will explore the period 1844-1949 in Chinese history, in an effort to understand and illuminate why it is regarded this way and what influences it may have on Chinese thinking today. A podcast by Chris Kolakowski & Jose Antonio Custodio