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Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS), formerly the Project 2049 Institute
IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver condemns the conviction of Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai.

“Lai’s conviction...reflects the hostility with which Beijing treats its citizens’ independent expression and further belies any shred of integrity remaining in Hong Kong's autonomy."

Full statement 📖: ow.ly/CzqU50XKskO
December 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
✍🏻 SAVE THE DATE!

@iips.bsky.social is hosting its first public event on space cooperation. More details to come. 👀
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨Happening now at @iips.bsky.social!

Brent Sadler and Ryosuke Hanada are discussing Allied coordination in the Pacific Island Countries.

Register here for the Zoom link! ow.ly/XY5Q50XxExm
December 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Many thanks to everyone who joined Admiral Lee’s “Defending Our Island Home” book talk.

ADM Lee discussed Taiwan's ongoing efforts to integrate asymmetric capabilities. After, the Admiral signed copies for event attendees.

Couldn’t make it? Purchase your copy here!: ow.ly/sSuu50WWXzI
December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“Engaging the PICs: Offering Reliable Alternatives Beyond Beijing” is TOMORROW, 9-10am ET.

Don’t forget to register to join this meaningful online discussion on Allied coordination in the Pacific Island Countries with Brent Sadler and Ryosuke Hanada. 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇦🇺

Register: ow.ly/XY5Q50XxExm
December 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A busy day at IIPS, but never too busy to celebrate our fall interns’ last week with us.

We are proud of the work they’ve accomplished this semester and are excited about the amazing work they will be doing in the coming months and years!

Best of luck to you, Pranav Krishnan and Roberto Castro!
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🚨 Washington D.C. event with Admiral Lee is TOMORROW, 12/11, 10:30-11:30.

IIPS will host Admiral Lee to discuss “Defending Our Island Home: An Asymmetric Approach to Taiwan’s Defense.” He will sign copies after the event, where books will be for sale.

Don't forget to register! ow.ly/LlPc50XBW8E
December 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
📖 Day 2 of Admiral Lee’s “Defending Our Island Home” book tour. We are in New York🗽 and wish you were here.

Admiral Lee shared that with the right strategy and sufficient investments, Taiwan can defeat a Chinese invasion even without U.S. intervention.

Next stop, DC! Register: ow.ly/LlPc50XBW8E
December 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
📖 Day 1 of Admiral Lee’s “Defending Our Island Home” tour, live from Cambridge, MA. Thanks to @ssp-mit.bsky.social and M. Taylor Fravel.

Admiral Lee shared why he wrote the book and his hoped-for takeaways.

Missed the event? Find Admiral Lee in NY and DC. Register for DC here! ow.ly/LlPc50XBW8E
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🚨 IIPS in Action

Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi reconnected with Defense Minister Koizumi and Chief of Staff, JSDF Joint Staff Gen. Uchikura at the US Embassy Tokyo. They discussed Japan's defense modernization and reaffirmed the importance of the US-Japan alliance for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
December 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“Engaging the PICs: Offering Reliable Alternatives Beyond Beijing” is just a week away. Don’t forget to register today to join this meaningful conversation with Brent Sadler and Ryosuke Hanada.

Register here: ow.ly/XY5Q50XxExm
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
@iips.bsky.social welcomed Counselor Takuji Norikane from the Japanese Headquarters for the Abduction Issue. 🇯🇵🤝

We stand by the efforts of the Japanese government to address the abductions, and we support an immediate resolution of this time-sensitive issue.
December 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🚨 Join Admiral Lee Hsi-Min in Washington D.C.

@iips.bsky.social will host Admiral Lee on 12/11, from 10:30-11:30, to discuss “Defending Our Island Home: An Asymmetric Approach to Taiwan’s Defense” and sign copies of the book, which will be for sale.

Register here: ow.ly/LlPc50XBW8E
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Speaker Spotlight 📢

Ryosuke Hanada brings crucial insight on Japanese and Australian foreign policy as a Macquarie University PhD student and as a former research fellow for the Japan Institute of International Affairs.

Don’t forget to register for the event here: ow.ly/XY5Q50XxExm
December 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Speaker Spotlight 📢

Brent Sadler is Senior Research Fellow for Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology at Heritage Foundation. As former special advisor on Japan with @cfr.org, Sadler brings valuable perspectives on both maritime security and U.S.-Japan relations.

Register today: ow.ly/XY5Q50XxExm
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The IIPS 2025 Taiwan delegation trip members are back together for a hurrah with Amb. Yui of Taiwan. He graciously hosted us to debrief the trip and we reminisced on fond memories.

We want to thank MOFA again for this invaluable trip and the delegation members for making the trip a success!
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨 Join Admiral Lee Hsi-Min in Cambridge, MA.

@ssp-mit.bsky.social will host Admiral Lee on 12/8, from 4-5pm at the NE49-3100 Grand Cayman room. He will talk about his book: “Defending Our Island Home: An Asymmetric Approach to Taiwan’s Defense.” 🇹🇼

Purchase your copy here!: ow.ly/sSuu50WWXzI
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver welcomed South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo for a timely discussion on the U.S.-ROK alliance.

Chairman Schriver and 1st VFM Park exchanged views about the importance of implementing commitments made at Trump-Lee meetings over the last few months. 🇺🇸🇰🇷
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚨 Admiral Lee Hsi-Min is coming to the United States!

Cambridge, MA – December 8
New York City, NY – December 9
Washington, DC – December 11

Event details forthcoming 👀

Purchase your copy before he visits your city! 📖: ow.ly/sSuu50WWXzI
December 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
@iips.bsky.social Chairman Randy Schriver and The Marathon Initiative principal Ely Ratner wrote on Taiwan’s increase in defense spending:

“A stronger, more resilient Taiwan reduces the risk of war and the danger to U.S. forces.”

Read more on @washingtonpost.com 📖: ow.ly/YBGO50XA5n9
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🚨 We have exciting news!

Taiwan's Admiral Lee Hsi-min is coming to the United States to present his book published by IIPS: “Defending Our Island Home: An Asymmetric Approach to Taiwan’s Defense.” Stay tuned for event details after Thanksgiving. 🦃👀

Get the book here! 📖: ow.ly/sSuu50WWXzI
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join IIPS for “Engaging the PICs: Offering Reliable Alternatives Beyond Beijing.”

We will discuss how the U.S., Japan, and like-minded regional partners such as Australia can better align respective efforts to deepen engagement with the PICs. 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇦🇺

RSVP here for the zoom link!: ow.ly/XY5Q50XxExm
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver spoke at the US-ASEAN Business Council defense attaches roundtable, highlighting opportunities for the U.S. and ASEAN to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Thanks to Mark Mealy and Chuck Casey for providing a forum for meaningful discussion and connection.
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
📣 ALUMNI HIGHLIGHT

Recent IIPS alum Nicolas Zarbin assessed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s leadership over the Chinese Communist Party.

He argued that based on recent indicators, “the CCP may be recalibrating away from personalized, one-man rule."

More on @thediplomat.com: ow.ly/P8eX50XsXFj
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Behind every great event is an opportunity to share food and drinks with our friends and colleagues.

We were honored to be welcomed by President Lai, NSC Secretary General Wu, and Minister Lin of MOFA, and to connect with fellow TTX participants over delicious meals and warm conversations.
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM