b'U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Commander Maj. Gen. John Klein moderated a panel discussion with three of Americas leading subject matter experts on the current state of affairs in the Indo-Pacific region at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Feb. 7, 2024.Photo by: Master Sgt. Robert HicksU.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center HostsPanel Discussion On Tensions In Indo-Pacific Regionwww.expeditionarycenter.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3669732/us-air-force-expeditionary-center-hosts-panel-discussion-on-tensions-in-indo-pa/U.S. Air Force Expeditionary CenterPublished Feb. 7, 2024U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Commandermilitary members, families, and community leaders Maj. Gen. John Klein moderated a panel discus- were invited to not only observe, but also join sion with three of Americas leading subject matterthe discussion via a question-and-answer session experts on the current state of affairs in the Indo-Pacificduring the event. Events like this are incredibly region at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Newimportant because all Americans should be aware Jersey, Feb. 7, 2024.of the current situation and the potential for sudden Subject matter experts included Dr. Brendanchange in the Indo-Pacific region, Klein said.Mulvaney, director of the China Aerospace StudiesThe panelists were in unanimous agreement with Institute at National Defense University, ProfessorKleins sentiment. Raul Pete Pedrozo, Howard S. Levie chair of the I dont believe this issue is given sufficient Law of Armed Conflict and professor of Internationalattention, I think most believe it to be highly Law at the U.S. Naval War College, and Dr. Robertunlikely, said Spalding. However, people also Spalding, USAF Brig. Gen. (Ret) and senior fellowbelieved Russias invasion of Ukraine was highly at the Hudson Institute.unlikely before it occurred. This is a common During the day-long discussion titled China as theme in history. Issues like this rarely receive the Contract# 6118 Americas Pacing Challenge: What You Need to Know,attention they deserve until a crisis erupts.2024 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine28 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'