February 10, 2026
Episode 1: National Defense Strategy, Chinese Purges, and Elections in Japan and Myanmar
Derek J. Mitchell, Randall G. Schriver
In this inaugural episode of PacTalk, IIPS Chairman Randall Schriver and IIPS Board Member Derek Mitchell offer their candid takes on the current developments in Washington D.C. and the Indo-Pacific region. Their conversation touches on the National Defense Strategy and significant political changes in China, followed by a discussion on elections in Japan and Myanmar. The episode concludes with a segment highlighting influential figures in the region.
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