@IIPS_org held its end-of-year board meeting at the new office! 🥳 The board members celebrated the good work that IIPS has done so far in 2026, met with staff members, toured the new space, and discussed ways in which the organization can continually grow and thrive.

🚨 Spring 2027 Internship Applications: Apply Now! 🚨 Are you passionate about the Indo-Pacific region? Want to be part of a team doing fun, impactful, and meaningful work? Join us. Application deadline: Wednesday, November 11 at 11:59 PM Apply here 📝: ow.ly/7Pq85101K3a

Join @IIPS_org for an event presenting our new report on “Indications and Warning for a Taiwan Contingency,” by IIPS Chairman Randy Schriver, IIPS Senior Fellow Annie Kowalewski, IIPS Senior Policy Analyst Marek Haar, and IIPS Research Associate Griffin Allen. Register ✍🏻: ow.ly/B5Ez5101u5n

🚨 IIPS in ACTION: Sighted 👀 in Taipei, TW 🇹🇼 @IIPS_org chairman Randy Schriver delivered a keynote speech at the "International Conference on China's Development in a Risky Global Order: Trends and Impacts," hosted by @INDSRTW in Taipei.

@IIPS_org Senior Director Yuki Tatsumi hosts IIPS Senior Director @mike_mazza on @SkyWatchJapan to discuss key takeaways from the recent Trump-Xi summit and implications for Taiwan, Japan, and other allies and partners. Watch 📺: ow.ly/gLFQ5100c7F

🚨 IIPS in ACTION: Sighted 👀 in Seoul, Korea 🇰🇷 @IIPS_org Chairman Randy Schriver delivered a keynote at the KADIS IAMD Forum 2026. He discussed air and missile defense changes driven by the geopolitical environment and connected with friends from @ROK_MND, @rokaf_official, @news_NA, academia, and industry.

🚨 IIPS in Action: Williamsburg, VA @IIPS_org represented and reunited at the @ustaiwan annual conference. 😊 We connected with old friends from the P2049 and IIPS family. They are working in their respective corners to promote Taiwan’s security and foster U.S.-Taiwan relations. 🇺🇸🤝🇹🇼

🚨 IIPS in Action: Williamsburg, VA @IIPS_org Senior Non-Resident Fellow @anniekowalewski speaks on “Taiwan’s Whole-of-Society Resilience Approach,” at the @ustaiwan annual conference. Love the IIPS representation in one of the most prominent forums that foster security and defense relations between the U.S. and Taiwan.

🚨 IIPS in ACTION: Reporting live from @ustaiwan annual conference in Williamsburg, VA @IIPS_org Senior Director @mike_mazza moderates “A Moving Deadline: Updated Threat Assessment for 2027 and Beyond,” with panelists including IIPS Senior Non-Resident Fellow @Ian_M_Easton. More to come from Williamsburg, VA. 👀

@IIPS_org Chairman and @USCC_GOV Chair Randy Schriver has released a report on the strategic stakes behind the Dalai Lama’s upcoming succession, arguing “Beijing has made clear that it intends to control the succession process.” More 📺: ow.ly/hhIg50ZYYnm

@IIPS_org Senior Directors Jennifer Hong and @mike_mazza welcomed Dr. Ying-Yu Lin from Tamkang University, graduate students, and young professionals to discuss the Indo-Pacific's evolving nuclear environment, Taiwan’s conventional and asymmetric capabilities, and AUKUS’ impact in the region. 🇹🇼🤝

@IIPS_org Senior Director @mike_mazza writes on Taiwan’s capability and will to defend itself in the event of a war against China. He argues that “If China opts for force, the road ahead will be trying. But Taiwan will fight.” Read on @Diplomat_APAC 📖: ow.ly/kByA50ZXkpH

@IIPS_org 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 (@JapanEmbDC) to discuss US-JP cooperation on the abductions issue. 🤝🇯🇵

@IIPS_org was privileged to host a Policy Dinner Series event --- featuring special guest Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno (@UnderSecT). 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!

@IIPS_org senior non-resident fellow @Ian_M_Easton writes on the threat of Beijing carrying out a takeover of Taiwan without an invasion or blockade scenario. He argues that “U.S. planners and strategists should do more to prepare for the worst.” More on @ForeignPolicy 📖 (💵):  ow.ly/Lsvm50ZVSh3

Many thanks to those who joined the fireside chat between Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) 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. 🇺🇸🇵🇭

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

Join @IIPS_org TODAY for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) 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! 🏢

🚨IIPS in Action: 👀 Sighted in India 🇮🇳 @IIPS_org 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.

Join @IIPS_org TOMORROW for a fireside chat with Amb. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (@PHLAmbUSA) 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! 🏢