Academic Programs - MIIS

This Thursday, October 15, noon-1 pm, join an informal brownbag chat with Dr. Vivek Mishra, about US maritime strategy in the Indian Ocean and related topics, chaired by NPTS Professor Philipp Bleek.
Dr. Mishra is Deputy Director of the Strategic Studies Programme at the leading Indian think tank Observer Research Foundation (ORF). Dr. Mishra recently published the book, American Maritime Strategy in the Indian Ocean: Dominance, Diffusion, Adaptation (Routledge, 2026). Dr. Mishra and Dr.

The first month of classes is already done! ?? Take a breather and let off some steam at the first social hour of the semester. TLM and T&I students and faculty are invited to come together, chat, and enjoy some pizza and drinks. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, along with vegetarian options.

Come relax and hang out with your fellow students after a busy first month. Hope to see you there!

The MIIS Community and Monterey Community at large is warmly invited to attend the film, “All That Is Left of You,” followed by a Q & A/ Discussion. 

International Peace Day & Power of Poetry
Thursday, September 24 (12-2pm PT)
Irvine Auditorium (Hybrid Event)

Contact: Marie Butcher (aka Boucher)
mbutcher@middlebury.edu or peacepoetrypolicy@gmail.com

To celebrate the EPM students graduating this semester, we are having a grad party on campus! It will take place on 5/15/26, from 5 PM to 7 PM, on the second floor of the CBE. Free food and drinks will be provided! Everyone is welcome, and feel free to bring guests.

Celebrate our past fellows as they share their impactful projects and experiences. Join us to discover what’s possible through the fellowship and learn more about eligibility, funding, and the application process.

The event will be held in DLC and on Zoom. 

Take a look at our East Asia Conflict Transformation panel agenda and join us as students present their research and reflections from China and Japan.

Panels:

Project 1:Security and Economic Diplomacy

Presenters: Bowen Yuan, Samuel Castillo, Julia Tucker, Isaac Byrne, Shana Kushevski

Project 2: Demographic Change

Presenters:Gary Xiangjie Wang, Kiana Kelsey, Kellsey Beal, and Kerra Blotz.

Abstract

The GGPD Graduation Party is a program event to celebrate graduating students and their achievements. Graduating students and their guests are welcome, along with GGPD staff, faculty, and non-graduating students.