Roundtable with Admiral John C. Aquilino

On May 6, 2025, National Bureau of Asian Research Board of Directors, Chairman’s Council members, and special guests enjoyed a robust dinner discussion with retired U.S. Navy Admiral John C. Aquilino, who served as the 26th Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command from 2021 to 2024.

NBR President Michael Wills and Admiral Aquilino both shared insights and perspectives gleaned from in-person meetings the week prior as part of an NBR delegation trip to Taiwan that included meetings with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, and other current and former government and civil society leaders.

NBR’s Chairman’s Council is an exclusive forum for select supporters to engage in a high-trust setting with other business and policy leaders focused on Asia. Chairman’s Council members support NBR’s nonpartisan, above-the-fray approach to informing U.S. policy toward Asia.

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