This talk examines the evolving security landscape in the Indo-Pacific, drawing insights from both academic and practitioner perspectives. It explores the intersection of defense strategy, capability development, and international partnerships, with particular emphasis on U.S. and U.K. regional interests. The discussion highlights the significance of alliances in addressing common defense challenges and promoting regional stability. Ultimately, the talk underscores the complexities inherent in defense strategy and international relations within the Indo-Pacific.

Join the Lau China Institute for a discussion on security in the Indo-Pacific with Dr Brendan Mulvaney, chaired by Dr Marc Marmino, Squadron Commander, US Air Force on Wednesday 22 Oct, 10-11.30 BST.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required.

NB This is a free event, which means we overbook to allow for no-shows and avoid empty seats. While we generally do not have to turn people away, this does mean we cannot guarantee all ticket holders a place. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Those without tickets will not be admitted.

NB Dr Mulvaney & Dr Marmino will be participating in a personal capacity.

About the speakers

Brendan Mulvaney is a Marine who served for a quarter of a century, where he flew more than 2000 hours as an AH-1W Cobra pilot. He is an Olmsted Scholar who studied at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. He enlisted in 1991 and was commissioned in 1993 after graduating from UC San Diego. He earned his Master’s in Leadership from the University of San Diego in 2002 and was selected as one of only three Marine Olmsted Scholars for 2003. He studied at Fudan University in Shanghai, China from 2003-2005 where he earned his Ph.D. in International Relations. 

Marc Marmino graduated from the US Air Force Academy with a BSc in Economics and completed his PhD at King’s College London. He is a US Air Force officer and currently serves as a Squadron Commander. His doctoral research focused on young adult compliance with digital forms of pandemic surveillance in the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, and his work has been featured in The Diplomat, Asian Affairs, and the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs.

Please contact lauchina@kcl.ac.uk if you have any questions or specific participatory requirements.