On 19 March 2026, from 10:15 to 11:45, the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies will host a public lecture at Lossi 36–307 focusing on cybersecurity cooperation and alliance adaptation in the Indo‑Pacific region.

The lecture will be delivered by Dr Miguel Gomez, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia and Globalisation at the National University of Singapore. Dr Gomez’s research lies at the intersection of technology, foreign policy, and political psychology, with a particular interest in how emerging technologies shape policy, strategy, and public opinion among both elites and the broader public.

In his talk, Dr Gomez will explore how cyber conflict poses new challenges for international alliances, as adversaries use digital operations to weaken commitments and influence regional security dynamics. Addressing both strategic and institutional dimensions, he will present a framework explaining how alliances evolve in response to technological change. The lecture will examine how cybersecurity has been integrated into U.S. alliances with South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. Across these cases, major cyber incidents have preceded notable shifts in cooperation, with Pacific allies frequently taking the initiative in shaping the agenda. While the United States sets overarching priorities, Asian partners increasingly influence the pace and substance of alliance adaptation.

The event is open to all interested participants.