Center for Asia Pacific Strategy

10/23/2025

CAPS Hosts the Inaugural Potomac Dialogue 2025

On October 16th, CAPS was honored to host the inaugural Potomac Dialogue, a platform dedicated to advancing regional cooperation and strategic understanding in Washington DC. The Potomac Dialogue brought together distinguished leaders and experts committed to fostering practical and comprehensive discussion and collaboration.

We were privileged to welcome H.E. Nguyen Quoc Dzung, who delivered an inspirational and insightful keynote address. His remarks were especially timely as Vietnam assumes the chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Washington, D.C. (ACW). Ambassador Dzung underscored the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and respect for international law, highlighting ASEAN and APEC’s critical roles in promoting peace and stability across the region.

Our sincere thanks to all participants and partners who made this event a success. We look forward to continuing this vital dialogue.

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10/08/2025

🎙️ Keynote Spotlight – Potomac Dialogue 2025

We are honored to welcome H.E. Nguyen Quoc Dzung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United States of America, and Chairman of the ASEAN Committee in Washington, D.C., as the keynote speaker for the inaugural CAPS Potomac Dialogue.

Ambassador Dzung’s leadership and diplomatic insight will set the tone for a meaningful exchange on regional cooperation, strategic partnerships, and the future of U.S.-ASEAN relations.


📍 Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.

📅 October 16, 2025

10/08/2025

Join us at our first annual Potomac Dialogue: "Bridging the Divide: The Vital Role of the Asia Pacific in Global Security and Economic Stability"

The conference brings together distinguished policy practitioners, global economic leaders, industry leaders, international security scholars, and strategists to engage in high-level dialogue on pressing security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Register to attend by following the prompts on our profile, or on our website.


October 16, 2025 8:00 - 17:30
Public Event at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
(Pre-Registration Required)

October 17, 2025 9:00 - 12:00
Closed-Door Workshop
(By Invitation Only)

https://www.potomacdialogue.org/expression-of-interest/

09/29/2025

We are proud to share that our Vice President, Colonel Maxwell, will be a featured speaker at the 14th Annual Special Operations Forces and Irregular Warfare Symposium, taking place December 10–11, 2025, at the Chester Ferguson Law Center in Tampa, Florida.

Colonel Maxwell will join senior leaders and decision-makers from the U.S. military, regional combatant commands, international partners, government agencies, industry innovators, and academia to explore the evolving nature of global conflict and the strategic challenges posed by unconventional and hybrid warfare in today’s dynamic threat environment.

For more information, please visit:

Join the SOF & Irregular Warfare Symposium to explore unconventional warfare tactics and strategies.

09/26/2025

On July 1, 2025, the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy (CAPS) received a formal invitation to the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament. This invitation was extended to request expert testimony from CAPS on Asia-Pacific security policy. This engagement establishes a significant precedent, marking the inaugural instance in which a U.S. policy group has been formally invited to address the UK Parliament. Previously, American invitees have included high-level officials such as the United States Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights, sitting Members of Congress, and Special Policy Advisors from both the Department of State and the White House. This event provided a timely and critical platform for discussing the prevailing international geopolitical landscape. 💡

🌐 A message from CAPS CEO and President, Hee-Eun Kim:

“The Center for Asia Pacific Strategy (CAPS) was founded to unite visionary leaders committed to meaningful dialogue and deeper understanding of the Asia Pacific’s complex economic and security dynamics.

We were honored when Mr. Timothy Cho of the APPG on North Korea and the House of Lords hosted a policy dialogue at the UK Parliament—made possible by the leadership of Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, Lord Alton of Liverpool, and Mr. Cho. Notably, CAPS became the first U.S. think tank invited for such a dialogue.

We are deeply grateful to our Advisors and team who, despite demanding schedules and at personal expense, traveled from Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. to contribute. Their commitment exemplifies the shared values driving our mission for a more stable, humane global future.”

To read the full report, please visit https://apstrategy.org/2025/07/13/appsd/

09/25/2025

On September 2, 2025, our CEO and President, Hee-Eun Kim, had the honor of speaking at the Bled Strategic Forum, where she addressed the evolving global landscape and emphasized the need for EU alliances to adapt to emerging international realities.

🤝🌍 Same Friends, A Different Game: How are Old EU Alliances Adapting to A New Geopolitical Reality? 🤝🌍

The EU must adapt old alliances to new global realities. Panellists discussed pragmatic strategies for partnerships in an increasingly polarised world.

with Hee-Eun Kim, Vahan Kostanyan, Sir David Lidington, Philip Reeker
moderated by Jernej Pikalo

🤝🌍 Same Friends, A Different Game: How are Old EU Alliances Adapting to A New Geopolitical Reality? 🤝🌍 The EU must adapt old alliances to new global realities. Panellists discussed pragmatic strategies for partnerships in an increasingly polarised world. with Hee-Eun Kim, Vahan Kostanyan...