The Indo-Pacific region is currently facing increasing geopolitical complexity and evolving security challenges arising from strategic competition among major powers and emerging security threats. These developments significantly influence regional stability and peace, highlighting the need for countries, including Thailand, to deepen their understanding and preparedness to effectively respond to such changes. This academic seminar serves as an important platform to enhance awareness, foster informed dialogue, and strengthen analytical perspectives on contemporary security issues, in alignment with SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, which aims to promote peaceful, secure, and resilient societies supported by capable institutions. At the same time, the collaboration among academic institutions, security agencies, and international partners reflects the spirit of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by strengthening sustainable partnerships, encouraging knowledge exchange, and building long-term academic and strategic cooperation. This contributes to advancing collective understanding, supporting regional stability, and promoting constructive engagement in Indo-Pacific security and cooperation.
The project aims to
1.To enhance in-depth understanding of geopolitical dynamics and security developments in the Indo-Pacific region and their implications for regional stability.
2.To provide a platform for knowledge sharing and experience exchange among academics, security practitioners, and students, thereby strengthening analytical and policy-thinking skills.
3.To support the promotion of peaceful, stable, and resilient societies with strong institutions, in alignment with SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
4.To strengthen academic and security cooperation and build sustainable partnerships with domestic and international organizations, in alignment with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
The project is implemented in the form of an academic seminar organized by the Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University, in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Thailand (KAS Thailand), the Institute of Democratization Studies (IDS), and the Command and General Staff College (CGSC). The partners jointly design the thematic framework and invite distinguished experts in geopolitics and security. The program includes a keynote lecture addressing power dynamics, security developments, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific, followed by an in-depth panel discussion on “Regional Adaptation and Thailand’s Strategic Role in Defense Diplomacy and Security Cooperation,” together with an interactive Q&A session to encourage dialogue and knowledge exchange. Key outcomes of the seminar are documented and disseminated to support academic development, research, and future collaborative initiatives.
The project significantly enhanced participants’ understanding of geopolitical dynamics and security developments in the Indo-Pacific region. Academics, security practitioners, university personnel, and students benefited from in-depth knowledge, strengthened analytical skills, and improved policy-oriented thinking, while gaining clearer perspectives on Thailand’s strategic role in regional security. The seminar contributed to promoting peaceful and resilient societies by fostering informed dialogue, mutual understanding, and constructive engagement on contemporary security issues, aligning with SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Furthermore, collaboration between the Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Thailand (KAS Thailand), the Institute of Democratization Studies (IDS), and the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) strengthened sustainable academic and strategic partnerships, supporting SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Overall, the project created lasting academic value, enhanced regional cooperation networks, and generated knowledge that can be further utilized for research, policy dialogue, and future collaborative initiatives, reinforcing Thailand’s constructive contribution to regional peace and security.
Event Date: 16 December 2025
Project Leaders: Assoc.Prof.Anurat Anathanatorn and Mr.Touch Khanthaprasit
