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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

IIPS Senior Directors welcomed Counselor Yoshiyuki Hayafuji and Assistant Counselor Masaki Nakanishi of the Secretariat of the Headquarters for the Abduction Issue, and Counselor Akinori Takashima of the Japan Embassy to discuss US-JP cooperation on the abductions issue. 🤝🇯🇵

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

IIPS was privileged to host a Policy Dinner Series event featuring Under Secretary for Arms Control & Int'l Security Thomas DiNanno. The evening brought friends and colleagues from across industry, government, and think tank circles. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable night!

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Many thanks to those who joined the fireside chat between Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez and IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver. Our speakers discussed the history of the US-PH relationship, strengthening alliances with regional partners, and the Philippines' role in the global technology supply chain.🇺🇸🇵🇭

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

IIPS Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi reflects on the Japan Ministry of Defense budget request for FY2027 and what a persistently weak yen means for financing Japan’s defense transformation. Read on @thediplomat.com 📖: ow.ly/IyTp50ZVpFn

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Join IIPS TODAY for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez of the Philippines Embassy and Chairman of the Board Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80.” 🇺🇸🇵🇭 RSVP ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9 We look forward to seeing you at 1776 Wilson Blvd, IIPS’s new office! 🏢

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚨IIPS in Action: 👀 Sighted in India 🇮🇳 IIPS Senior Director Jennifer Hong Whetsell spoke in Bengaluru, India on maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific. She discussed the national approaches, regional gaps, and opportunities for collaboration among other Indo-Pacific nations.

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Join IIPS TOMORROW for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez and IIPS Chairman of the Board Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80.” 🇺🇸🇵🇭 RSVP ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9 We look forward to seeing you at 1776 Wilson Blvd, IIPS’s new office! 🏢

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

IIPS Senior Fellow Annie Kowalewski discusses the outcomes of the U.S.-China summit on NatSec Matters. She argues that Trump and Xi “are trying to project an image of stability ... while at the same time taking quiet competitive actions to harden each individual economy.” More 🎧: ow.ly/nTw950ZTUQM

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🚨Episode 8 of PacTalk is live! Randy Schriver and Derek Mitchell interview Daniel Rosen on the state of the Chinese economy, unpack the Trump-Xi summit, U.S. relations with allies and partners, China's export model, and more! 🎧 Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and our website: ow.ly/RS5P50ZUA4Z

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join IIPS NEXT WEEK for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez of the Philippine Embassy and IIPS Chairman of the Board Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80.” 🇺🇸🇵🇭 RSVP ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9 We look forward to seeing you at 1776 Wilson Blvd, IIPS’s new office! 🏢

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver joins @csis.org's Michael Green for a breakdown of U.S. grand strategy in Asia since President Bush, how regional allies respond to Chinese expansionism, and his read on China's current capabilities and posture in the region. More 🎧: ow.ly/8Bf250ZONym

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

IIPS Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi reflects on Koja Genta’s victory over incumbent Denny Tamaki in Okinawa Prefecture’s gubernatorial election and what it reveals about voters’ hopes for the future. Read on @thediplomat.com 📖: ow.ly/KA0q50ZOLzx

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

IIPS Senior Director Jennifer Hong welcomed Joseph Chou, Sec Gen of the Taiwan United Nations Alliance, and Wen-Yu Wu, Executive Director of the Peng Ming-min Foundation, for a discussion on China’s disinformation operations in Taiwan and opportunities for collaboration between our organizations. 🇺🇳🇹🇼

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join IIPS for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez of the Philippine Embassy and IIPS Chairman of the Board Randy Schriver on “The U.S.-Philippines Alliance at 80." They will discuss the current and future state of the US-PH alliance. 🇺🇸🇵🇭 Register ✍🏻: ow.ly/uz7t50ZMBW9

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

IIPS was privileged to host a Policy Dinner Series event featuring special guest USW for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey. The evening brought friends and colleagues from across industry, government, and think tank circles. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable night!

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

IIPS Research Intern Aurelia Leowinata argues that Indonesia must address persistent IUU fishing in the North Natuna Sea by developing "a standardized operational procedure to ensure that reports reach the appropriate enforcement asset without losing critical hours." More 📖: ow.ly/Q7EG50ZIoiu

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Pictured: Dedicated Chairman Randy Schriver, President John Gastright, and the BEST staff members - Grace Price, Griffin Allen, Ella Russell, and Hana Vogeley after the BIG MOVE, in our new office! Not Pictured: Yuki Tatsumi, Lucas Schriver, Jordan Schriver

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🥳 @iips.bsky.social IS MOVING 🚚💨 After 18 years, IIPS is saying goodbye to our Clarendon office. The friendships, ideas, and memories formed here will be cherished forever. We continue the legacy of good work and good people at 1776 Wilson Blvd. See you soon! Credit: Stream Cafe

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver hosted Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro for a discussion on the state of the U.S.-Japan alliance and their respective Indo-Pacific policies amidst tensions with China. 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver speaks with @pbs.org's Nick Schifrin on how the United States' depleted arsenal after months of war in Iran affects its military readiness and ability to defend global allies. More on Compass Points 📺: ow.ly/RO1k50ZEV8r

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

ICYMI IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver and Hoover Institution distinguished fellow Mike Kuiken reflect on the areas of defense that Taiwan must prioritize to strengthen its resilience. More on Liao Hsiao-chun: ow.ly/sjVh50Zy499

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🚨 Episode 7 of PacTalk is live! Randy Schriver and Derek Mitchell interview BG (Ret.) Mike Siegl on the IIPS Taiwan delegation trip, unpack Han Kuang, the UNCLOS SCS ruling anniversary, USCG Pacific activities, and more! 🎧 Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and our website: ow.ly/934N50ZxI3i

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

IIPS Non-Resident Fellow Annie Kowalewski on where U.S. Indo-Pacific policy stands mid-2026: “In this administration, there’s a lot of top-level focus on other issues, but...if you look at the working level, there’s a pretty steady beat of Asia policy still happening.” More 🎧: bit.ly/45ISn8m

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

That’s a wrap! 🎬 Can’t believe the week-long IIPS trip to Taiwan is already over. We want to express our sincere gratitude to MOFA Taiwan for organizing this trip and shoutout to Gillian Hu, our amazing control officer and leader, who was instrumental to the success of this week. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Our last stop for this year’s IIPS delegation: a meeting with Secretary-General Joseph Wu and discussion on countering China’s gray zone and lawfare operations. Thank you for sharing your insights with us and continuing to value the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. 🇺🇸🇹🇼 #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Learning about Taiwan’s crown jewel: semiconductors 💾 During the delegation’s visit to UMC, Vice President Kuo Linwu and Government Affairs Senior Representatives Ruth Hung and Fa Chuan Wang highlighted the company's critical role in the mature-node semiconductor ecosystem. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

IIPS had an opportunity to learn from Minister Liu Shyh-Fang and other officials from the Ministry of the Interior on the core principles of Taiwan’s whole-of-society resilience mission. MOI agency leads also shared with us how they fit into Taiwan’s larger resiliency effort. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Rounding out the day was a visit to the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs to see Minister Lin Chia-lung. We exchanged views on how the U.S. and Taiwan can strengthen their relations amidst a turbulent security environment. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

IIPS with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim of Taiwan 🇹🇼 We were honored to be received by VP Hsiao and her team. We thank you for your dedication to, and support in, strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

📅 Last full day in Taipei 🇹🇼 The delegation began by visiting President Lai Ching-te. After an exchange of opening remarks, the delegation sat down for a closed door discussion. Thank you to the President for his reception and for our robust conversations on U.S.-Taiwan relations. 🤝 #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We made our pilgrimage to Taipei 101 🏙️ and Din Tai Fung, with IIPS's Michael Mazza and Grace Price. We couldn’t get enough of pork xiaolongbao (pork soup dumpling), chocolate xiaolongbao, and more. We saw them get made - 21 grams of deliciousness and perfect 18 folds. 😋 #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Next stop: DSET The DSET team presented their latest work, including a wealth of policy reports on Taiwan’s key defense, technology, and energy security concerns, and their advocacy for Taiwan in the United States and international forums. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

After a delicious Cantonese lunch, we spent an afternoon with Taiwan think tanks 🧠. First up: INDSR. We participated in a round table with CEO Ko Chen-Heng and his team, discussing Taiwan’s wartime energy supply chains and PRC readiness to implement a Taiwan contingency. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Connecting with our friends at the American Institute in Taiwan 🇺🇸. We discussed Taiwan’s military modernization efforts and defense readiness, with director Raymond Greene offering an encouraging picture of Taiwan's trajectory over the past few years. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Another busy day in Taiwan 🙌🏼 We started off our day with a visit to Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs. Minister Kung Ming-hsin shared about Taiwan’s efforts to strengthen its economic and energy security against the threat of natural disasters and a potential Taiwan contingency. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We ended the day with the Mainland Affairs Council, where Minister Chiu Chui-cheng spoke on China’s coercion efforts against Taiwan. He stressed that MAC seeks to maintain peaceful, cross-strait relations, but will not lose sight of China’s actions to undermine this peace. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Back in Taipei, IIPS visited the Ocean Affairs Council, where Director General Chang Chung-Lung and his team shared their thoughts on actions Taiwan can take – independently and with international coordination – to counter Chinese grey zone warfare and undersea cable sabotage. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver and Hoover Institution Distinguished Visiting Fellow Mike Kuiken gave an exclusive interview with Liberty Times on Taiwan’s military modernization efforts, including deployment of unmanned systems. Read the articles here 📖: bit.ly/4vTJPGs bit.ly/45tN0K6 #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📸 Posing in front of a moving Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) train 🚅. We are heading back to Taipei! Thanks Taichung for a great visit in your beautiful city. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

IIPS in Taichung 🚅. Thunder Tiger Chairman William Chen and Board Director Gene Su presented their company’s UAV models and boasted their Blue UAS certification - a U.S. initiative recognizing partners with secure, trusted supply chains.

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We capped off the evening with a visit to the Linjiang Night Market, where TECRO representative Gillian Hu treated us to a delicious assortment of Taiwanese sausages, popcorn chicken, bao buns, and milk tea. 😍 #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Next stop: National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST). Vice President Lin Gau-Joe and his team gave the IIPS delegation an exclusive tour of their missile and UAV prototypes and fielded platforms. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

After hearing from MND about Taiwan's defense budget, we went to defense and aerospace startup Tron Future Tech, where Charity Lin, Ulysse Gaillard, and Yvonne Wang presented the company’s products and strategies to navigate a turbulent political and economic landscape in Taiwan. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Our first meeting was with the Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan. We met with Vice Defense Minister Hsu Szu-chien and learned about the latest developments in the debates over Taiwan’s $40 billion USD special budget proposal for asymmetric capabilities. #IIPSinTaiwan

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

IIPS Senior Directors Jennifer Hong and Michael Mazza met with TPP Legislator Dr. Wang An-hsiang. Wang outlined the TPP's approach to ongoing debates over Taiwan’s defense spending, and the party’s goals for the future as they seek to gain momentum for the 2028 elections.

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Many thanks to those who joined "What Does America Want From Its Foreign Assistance Program?" Our speakers argued for a new foreign assistance model centered around countering global threats, and promoting economic growth and self-reliance. Couldn’t make it? Read the report here: ow.ly/lnlN50Zrmh3

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

IIPS is proud to present a report on U.S. Foreign Assistance co-written by Jim Kunder, Laura Pavlovic, and Ramsey Day. 🥳 Read the full report: “What Does America Want From Its Foreign Assistance Program?” on the IIPS website: ow.ly/lnlN50Zrmh3

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🚨 Apply now for our Fall 2026 Program Internship! 🚨 Are you passionate about the Indo-Pacific region? Want to be part of a team doing fun, impactful, and meaningful work? The application is on a rolling deadline. To learn more and apply 📝: ow.ly/uH4p50ZnmZ3

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

PacTalk with Randy Schriver and Derek Mitchell is now on Apple Podcasts 🥳 You can find all previous and future episodes of PacTalk here: ow.ly/l3PO50ZoEsP Make sure to follow so you never miss an episode by subscribing/following us on your favorite podcast platform.

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iips.bsky.social @iips.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

👀 IIPS Sighting: Okinawa, Tokyo 🇯🇵 IIPS Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi attended the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony of LtGen Roger Turner, who relinquished command to LtGen Benjamin Watson. We salute the great men and women of the U.S. Marine expeditionary force in Japan.

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