East-West Center

The exhibit chronicles the history of hana keaka and its growing presence at UH Mānoa. It features costumes, instruments, props, photos and videos of past hana keaka productions. HPR's Jayna Omaye has more.

New East-West Center President Suzanne "Suzy" Vares-Lum brings to the table a career in the military at a time when tensions in the Asia-Pacific have heightened. She spoke to The Conversation about the strategic plan and the need for input from those in the community who can help the U.S. keep peace in the region.

Filipino journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa said in a speech in Hawaiʻi on Tuesday that the Philippine government is affirming a previous order to shut down her news site.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa talks about her online news organization Rappler, covering politics in the Philippines, winning the Nobel Peace Prize and more.

Hawaiʻi is getting in gear for FESTPAC 2024. The Conversation dropped in on a new photography exhibit at the East-West Center showcasing South Pacific arts and culture.

As the state contends with a record increase in COVID-19 cases, a local epidemiologist says the state needs to better invest in the health department and its data systems to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.

The East-West Center just welcomed Suzanne Vares-Lum as its new president. Prior to joining the center, she reached the rank of major general in the U.S. Army and traveled throughout the Asia-Pacific region, gaining an understanding of key players and issues. HPR’s Scott Kim spoke with Vares-Lum about her plans for her tenure.

East-West Center epidemiologist Tim Brown thinks state officials have fallen short in conveying a sense of urgency about how our health systems could be once again overwhelmed as we saw back in July and August. So the worst may not be over even though many people have been vaccinated and boosted.

The East-West Center has named a retired Army Major General as its new president. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum is the first woman and the first Native Hawaiian to lead the organization since it was founded in 1960.

Is China really preparing to attack Taiwan? East-West Center Senior Fellow Denny Roy focuses on Asia Pacific security issues and thinks the answer is no. The Conversation talked with him about what could be behind the recent events.