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Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS), formerly the Project 2049 Institute
IIPS Senior Director @michaelmazza.bsky.social wrote on today’s expiration of New START, arguing that "arms controls will remain an important tool," but "the task now is for Washington to set the conditions in which that tool can be wielded effectively.”

More on the IIPS Website: ow.ly/AJNv50Y9xiC
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
🚨Happening TOMORROW, 8:30 AM, online!

Randy Schriver (IIPS) and Kunihiko Miyake (CIGS) will be discussing emerging security trends of 2026.

It's not too late to join. Register now ✍🏻: ow.ly/foJH50Y5FSQ
February 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver on the U.S. approach to Japan's newfound assertiveness against Chinese.

“The United States should capitalize on Japan’s newfound muscularity by building its Indo-Pacific strategy around a revitalized U.S.-Japanese alliance.”

More on Foreign Affairs 📖: ow.ly/Zeoq50Y7LGF
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Thanks to those who joined IIPS’s “Maintaining Vigilance in the Pacific: The Role of Unmanned Systems.”

With Iku Tsujihiro, Ben Cipperley, and Yuki Tatsumi, we discussed the growing importance of unmanned systems in shaping Pacific Island security & alliance deterrence.

More 📖: ow.ly/NTcw50Y63vB
January 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Join IIPS for “Global Security Trends of 2026 in the Indo-Pacific.”

With IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver and Canon Institute for Global Studies Director Kunihiko Miyake, we will discuss the impacts of Operation Absolute Resolve for the Indo-Pacific.

Register ✍️: ow.ly/foJH50Y5FSQ
January 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM
🚨 ICYMI – “Space for the Indo-Pacific, Navigating Challenges & Exploring Opportunities.”

Catch the full event here 📺: ow.ly/B9C250Y5gxi
January 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver spoke on cross-strait tensions, the implications of Trump 2.0 for U.S. posture, and the future of security in the Indo-Pacific.

“It looks to me like that there is serious interest in deterring China and maintaining the status quo, or better.”

More 🎧: ow.ly/Xh6F50Y5gmi
January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🚨Happening TODAY at IIPS!

Iku Tsujihiro (Hudson Institute) and CAPT. Ben Cipperley (Ret.) (HavocAi) are discussing how unmanned systems are reshaping Pacific Island security & alliance deterrence.

Not too late to join – register now: ✍🏻 https://ow.ly/uyvr50XY3ek
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Introducing IIPS's Spring 2026 intern cohort 🎉

We’re excited to welcome David Dichoso, Selena Lin, and Kyle Nguyen to IIPS.

This talented group will be contributing their skills and perspectives to our research and programming throughout the semester — we’re thrilled to have them on board 🌏🤝
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
📢 Join @iips.bsky.social for “Maintaining Vigilance in the Pacific: The Role of Unmanned Systems.”

We are pivoting our event to VIRTUAL ONLY due to yesterday’s snowstorm and for everyone's safety.

Register here ✍🏻: ow.ly/uyvr50XY3ek
January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Today, IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver welcomed Naoki Kumagai, Director-General of Japan’s North American Affairs Bureau, for a timely discussion on the U.S.–Japan alliance 🇺🇸🇯🇵🤝
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
📢 Join IIPS for “Maintaining Vigilance in the Pacific: The Role of Unmanned Systems.”

Iku Tsujihiro (Hudson Institute) and CAPT. Ben Cipperley (Ret.) (HavocAI) will discuss how unmanned systems are reshaping Pacific Island security & alliance deterrence.

Register here ✍🏻: ow.ly/uyvr50XY3ek
January 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Many thanks to those who joined IIPS's “Space for the Indo-Pacific, Navigating Challenges & Exploring Opportunities.”

Our speakers held engaging discussions on the challenges and opportunities of space from government and commercial perspectives.

Our event video is coming soon! Keep an eye out 👀
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
IIPS Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi on PM Takaichi’s snap election gamble:

"If successful, Takaichi will emerge with a fresh mandate from the public...If she fails...she will step down and will be blamed for further weakening the LDP’s hold on power.”

More on @thediplomat.com 📖: ow.ly/8zTr50Y0IlX
January 21, 2026 at 9:40 PM
📢 Join IIPS for “Maintaining Vigilance in the Pacific: The Role of Unmanned Systems.”

Iku Tsujihiro (Hudson Institute) and Ben Cipperley (HavocAI) will discuss how unmanned systems are reshaping Pacific Island security & alliance deterrence.

Register here ✍🏻: https://ow.ly/uyvr50XY3ek
January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
🛰️ HAPPENING NOW: “Space for the Indo-Pacific, Navigating Challenges & Exploring Opportunities”

It's not too late to join virtually. Register here to join now: https://ow.ly/39GE50XQnKy
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
HAPPENING TODAY: “Space for the Indo-Pacific, Navigating Challenges & Exploring Opportunities” is TODAY, from 2-5.”

It's not too late to join virtually. Register here now ✍🏻: https://ow.ly/hGv150XYeIe
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver and USCC Commissioner Mike Kuiken discuss U.S. efforts to keep pace with China’s “mindboggling” tech progress, arguing that the United States “needs ‘clearer eyes’ about China’s pace and faster work to close gaps.”

More on Federal Newswire: https://ow.ly/VPkL50XY644
Weekend Interview: Randy Schriver and Mike Kuiken on why China’s tech surge is ‘mindboggling’
Washington is widening its focus from trade disputes to whether the U.S. can keep pace as China accelerates in space, biotech, and quantum technology.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
🚨 ANNOUNCING A NEW SPEAKER for “Space for the Indo-Pacific, Navigating Challenges & Exploring Opportunities.”

Kathleen Karika is a Senior Advisor at NASA. She will be speaking at Session 1––Building Bridges in Space: Civil Cooperation Across the Indo-Pacific.

Join us online ✍🏻: ow.ly/39GE50XQnKy
January 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
@iips.bsky.social is proud to present a report on Korea’s space policy, written by Senior Director Jennifer Hong and Policy Analyst Seokjin Yun. 🥳

Read "Space for the Indo-Pacific: Elevating South Korea’s Role in the Regional Space Ecosystem” on the IIPS website: ow.ly/v2Zc50XWSga
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
🚨IIPS in Action

IIPS President John Gastright and IIPS Senior Non-Resident Fellow Jennifer Short presented at the ISOA Global Summit in Washington D.C.

They talked about the importance of the Indo-Pacific region to our national security and the deterrent role that strong logistics can play.
January 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
🚨 Announcing new speakers for IIPS's “Space for the Indo-Pacific: Navigating Challenges & Exploring Opportunities.”

Michael Overby, Acting Director of Space Affairs at the U.S. DoS, Sean Wilson, Senior Associate @csis.org, Jennifer Hong at IIPS.

Register to reserve your seat ✍🏻: ow.ly/39GE50XQnKy
January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
IIPS Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi on PM Takaichi’s foreign policy balancing act:

“Takaichi wants to avoid openly contradicting Trump...At the same time, Trump’s recent decisions have clearly raised serious questions on U.S. actions in the eyes of the international law.”

More: ow.ly/30wg50XWirI
January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
ICYMI IIPS Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi speaks on Japan's response to a Taiwan Strait Crisis, arguing geographic proximity between Japan and Taiwan “almost makes it certain that any [...] crisis situation could [...] involve Japan’s own national defense."

More @thediplomat.com 🎧: ow.ly/snkZ50XTKEw
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
ICYMI IIPS Senior Director @michaelmazza.bsky.social on India's "situational partner" behavior:

“India is not going to be an ally like [...] Japan or the United Kingdom where we have very close alignments of values and can expect to [...] rely on each other."

More on Rti 🎧: ow.ly/6fC850XTBkB
January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM