Will Afghanistan Become Biden’s Legacy. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Carlos Juarez and Shannon Tangonan. Jay Fidell is joined by Carlos Juarez to discuss how and whether the Afghanistan crisis will become Biden’s legacy. The talk explores criticism of the hasty withdrawal as well as how the issue has […]
The Chaos Came Long Before the Blame (America Finding its Way)
It’s Hard when the Government is in Disarray. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Tim Apicella and Winston Welch. Our panel helps us understand how the governmental environment Biden has faced since his election, the failure of a transition, Trump’s legacy, Trump’s deal with the Taliban, U.S. Intelligence, military strategy, […]
Anti-Government Protests in Cuba (Global Connections)
Mass protests in Cuba amid economic crisis. The host for this episode is Carlos Juarez. The guests for this episode are Ariana Hernández-Reguant and Susannah Rodríguez Drissi. Two subject matter experts on Cuba will discuss the recent mass protests in Cuba and what it means for the island nation. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
Strategic Relations with Russia (Global Connections)
And a current comparison with China. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Carl Baker. Carl Baker, formerly the Executive Director of Pacific Forum, helps us understand our Strategic Relations with Russia and how it compares with the relations we have with China. We discuss the heating up […]
Biden’s re-emergence after the impeachment (America Finding its Way)
Where will he take us now. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guests for this episode are Tim Apicella, Cynthia Lee Sinclair, Stephanie Dalton and Winston Welch. Biden should be taking the initiative now that the impeachmnet is over, in rolling back Trump’s changes, in covid, environment, energy, foreign relations and so […]
U.S.-Mexico Relations in Uncertain Times (Global Connections)
A fresh look at U.S.-Mexico Relations. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Carlos Juarez, Ph.D. Jay Fidell is joined by Carlos Juarez to talk about U.S. relations with Mexico, which are at an all-time low. It includes the challenges of immigration, the pandemic, and two populist presidents […]
The Paul Chung Memorial Lecture covers U.S.-China Relations (Community Matters)
It will be presented as a webinar by the Pacific Asian Management Institute on September 11th, 2020. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Charles Booth. Professor Charles Booth of the William S. Richardson School of Law will discuss his role as a panelist in the Paul Chung […]
Pacific Forum Reaches Across the Pacific (Global Connections)
Studying Foreign Policy and International Relations and Security in Hawaii. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Robert Girrier. Retired Admiral Robert Girrier, President of Pacific Forum, will help us understand the role and contribution of Pacific Forum in observing, studying, researching, analyzing and raising public awareness about […]
Threats to Maritime Security in the East China Sea (Global Connections)
This is a critical issue for Asia and Asian Commerce. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Yoichiro Sato. Professor Yoichiro Sato of Ritzumeikan University in Tokyo will help us understand unfolding issues and events related to Maritime Security in the East China Sea. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]
Trump visits Modi in India (Global Connections)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com It’s Bromance at First Sight. Carlos Juarez will discuss Trump’s recent visit to India. He and PM Modi appear to have their own bromance. Indeed, many people in India appear to love Trump. Carlos was a Fulbright Scholar in India in […]