U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Erin Williams, military professor, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, gives remarks during the Countering Natural Resource Exploitation and Coordinating with Law Enforcement Panel at the 10th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Seoul, South Korea, June 3, 2024. Through discussions, engagements, and presentations, PALS enhances cooperation, tackles common threats, protects shared resources, and maintains sovereignty in the Indo-Pacific. This year’s symposium hosts senior leaders from 24 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Arianna Lindheimer