Strategic Undercurrents: Mapping Threats to Undersea Communication Cables across the Indo-Pacific
This timely webinar explores the growing geostrategic significance—and vulnerabilities—of undersea communication cables in the Indo-Pacific. As global data infrastructure becomes a target for state and non-state actors, safeguarding submarine cable systems is emerging as a critical security and policy priority.
Key Themes:
Strategic chokepoints and cable infrastructure routes in the Indo-Pacific
Maritime governance, legal frameworks, and emerging threats
The intersection of technology, security, and geopolitics
Implications for regional cooperation and resilience
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Brendon J. Cannon
Associate Professor of International Security
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Cannon is a leading scholar on maritime security and Indo-Pacific geopolitics. His work focuses on undersea infrastructure, global maritime governance, and the evolving role of transformative technologies in shaping regional security architectures.
Registration Link:
👉 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_60T3rW4OQ6uYB5rPI85xjw
Organized by:
Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC)
All registered participants will receive an IPSC Certificate of Attendance.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Join us at the State of the Indo-Pacific Conference 2025 — a flagship Track 1.5 forum convening policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and industry leaders to shape the region’s strategic future.
Hosted by the Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC), this high-impact gathering will explore critical questions of sovereignty, resilience, and innovation in a world marked by disruption and realignment.
Through keynotes, expert panels, and regional roundtables, the conference offers actionable insights, bold ideas, and new frameworks for navigating the Indo-Pacific’s next chapter.
State of the Indo-Pacific Webinar
The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the strategic centre of gravity in global affairs — a contested and dynamic region where geopolitical ambitions, maritime security interests, and shifting alliances intersect. In this special session of the State of the Indo-Pacific webinar series, the Indo-Pacific Studies Center is honoured to host Captain (Dr.) Gurpreet S Khurana — one of the leading thinkers on Indo-Pacific maritime strategy — to unpack the origins, evolution, and geopolitical implications of the Indo-Pacific construct.
Drawing from his distinguished naval career, policy leadership, and academic insights, Captain Khurana will offer a nuanced perspective on how the concept has shaped strategic thought across capitals, what it signals for the future of regional architecture, and the role of key stakeholders including India, ASEAN, and middle powers in maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
This timely discussion is essential for scholars, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the foundations of a region that will define the 21st century.
Registration is free. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Register here
State of the Indo-Pacific Webinar: Navigating the Indo-Pacific: Security, Trade and Strategic Authonomy in Southeast Asia
IPSC Guest Speaker Professor Stephen Nagy joins us for the State of the Indo-Pacific Webinar:
Navigating the Indo-Pacific: Security, Trade, and Strategic Autonomy in Southeast Asia
The Indo-Pacific region is at the epicenter of global geopolitical and economic transformations, with Southeast Asia playing a crucial role in balancing security imperatives, economic aspirations, and strategic autonomy. As regional dynamics evolve amid intensifying competition, nations must navigate complex challenges and opportunities to safeguard their sovereignty and prosperity.
Join us for an insightful discussion at the State of the Indo-Pacific Webinar, where leading experts will explore:
Security Dynamics: How Southeast Asia is responding to shifting power balances and security threats.
Trade Strategies: The evolving economic landscape and the role of regional partnerships.
Strategic Autonomy: Navigating between major powers while preserving national interests.
Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Time:
2:30PM India Standard Time
6:00PM Japan Standard Time
8:00PM Australia Eastern Daylight Time
9:00AM Greenwich Mean Time
Format: Online (link provided after registration and prior to the event)
This webinar will feature Professor Stephen Nagy, who will provide in-depth analysis and forward-looking perspectives on the future of the Indo-Pacific. Whether you're a policy professional, academic, or business leader, this session offers valuable insights to help you stay ahead in an increasingly complex regional environment.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this critical conversation shaping Southeast Asia’s future.