Events & Activities

Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) A delegation from the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) visited IISS-Asia on 3 October. In a dialogue session chaired by IISS-Asia Executive Director Dr Tim Huxley, the officials discussed regional and international security issues.
William Tow On Wednesday 30 July 2008, Professor William Tow (Professor of International Security, The Australian National University) addressed Members of the Institute on “U.S. Asia-Pacific Allies in Washington's Global Strategy: Spokes, Webs or Anachronisms?”.
Alexey D Muraviev On Wednesday 11 June 2008, Dr Alexey D Muraviev (strategic affairs analyst, Curtin University of Technology) addressed Members of the Institute on “Russia's Strategic and Defence Policy in the Asia-Pacific”.
Nomi Bar-Yaacov On Thursday 6 March 2008, Ms Nomi Bar-Yaacov (Expert in Middle Eastern Affairs and Post-Conflict Peace Building) addressed members and guests of the Institute on "New Imperatives for Israeli-Palestinian Peace". Ms Bar-Yaacov examined the current political trends in Israel and Palestine, with a particular emphasis on Hamas-Fatah relations. The main focus, however was on how international actors might facilitate progress towards a peace settlement.