IISS Special Lecture by Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command

During this IISS Special Lecture, Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, describes how the rivalry between the US and China is impacting the regional security landscape. Although conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable, he provides a sober assessment of current developments, while arguing that great power competition should be seen as a contest of ideas focused on preserving the stability, security, and prosperity of all nations, rather than simply as an arms race between particular nations.

Admiral John Aquilino is the 26th Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the nation’s oldest and largest combatant command. Previously he served as the 36th commander of the US Pacific Fleet. Admiral Aquilino graduated from Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and the Joint Forces Staff College. He accumulated more than 5,100 mishap-free flight hours and over 1,150 carrier-arrested landings.

The IISS Special Lectures are organised by IISS–Asia. The IISS Special Lectures convene prominent members of Singapore’s business and diplomatic community with experts in international affairs to hear global and regional leaders discuss important developments in Asia-Pacific security.