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International Fellows improve risk reduction and crisis collaboration in APCSS course

By |2015-08-31T15:58:23-10:00August 31st, 2015|Categories: Courses, College, Alumni|

One hundred fifteen international Fellows completed the Comprehensive Crisis Management course (CCM 15-3) today at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The course strengthened Fellows' analytical, decision making and collaborative skills needed to manage complex disaster and crisis situations. Effective response to a disaster or crisis is often a race against time. In the effort to save lives, governments and other agencies must work quickly to deliver medical aid, food and shelter to affected populations. Success in such efforts can hinge heavily on the quality of coordination and cooperation across a wide spectrum of responding organizations. The Asia-Pacific Center [...]

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APCSS’ Dr. Christopher Snedden Publishes Book on Kashmir dispute

By |2017-03-09T13:06:23-10:00August 18th, 2015|Categories: Faculty, Alumni, External Publications, Snedden|

Dr. Christopher Snedden Understanding Kashmir and Kashmiris is a new book authored by Dr. Christopher Snedden. It provides a comprehensive, informed and even-handed narrative of the Kashmir dispute for a generalist audience. The seemingly intractable Kashmir dispute and the fate of the Kashmiris throughout South Asia and beyond are the twin themes in Snedden’s book. Synopsis: In 1846, the British created the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) — popularly called ‘Kashmir’ — and then quickly sold this prized region to the powerful local raja (ruler), Gulab Singh. Intriguingly, had they retained it, the India-Pakistan dispute over possession of [...]

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Alumni Perspective: Engagement of Malaysia and Indonesia on Counterinsurgency in the South of Thailand

By |2015-08-12T17:42:33-10:00August 12th, 2015|Categories: College, Alumni, Alumni Perspectives|

While attending APCSS courses, Fellows are required to complete a Fellows Project which may be done as a presentation, research paper or policy brief. APCSS is now making these papers available on line with our new "Alumni Perspectives" publications. "Engagement of Malaysia and Indonesia on Counterinsurgency in the South of Thailand," is a paper by a recent graduate of the Advanced Security Cooperation course (ASC 15-1), Ms. Wassana Nanuam. She is a journalist with the Bangkok Post who writes on local and regional political and military issues. "Engagement of Malaysia and Indonesia on Counterinsurgency in the South of Thailand," is now [...]

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APCSS graduates 150 in Asia-Pacific Orientation Course

By |2015-06-26T16:47:22-10:00June 26th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, Alumni|

Fellows in Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 15-2 take part in a seminar discussion on one of several key security-related topics covered in thecourse's plenary sessions. Gaining an expanded perception of regional security issues, 150 professionals completed Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 15-2 today at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. APOC is a five-day course designed to provide an overview of regional states and trends in socio-economic, political, defense, health and environmental arenas that drive the Asia-Pacific security environment. Attendees are generally junior- to mid-grade military members and their civilian counterparts in various security-related fields. “Given the size and complexity of the [...]

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APCSS class evaluates, debates issues associated with modern-day terrorism

By |2015-03-13T13:14:13-10:00March 13th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni, Staff|

Noor Haryantie Noor Sidin, with the Malaysia National Security Council, spearheads a small group discussion Feb. 26 on issues associated with terrorism and other transnational threats. Sidin took part in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Comprehensive Responses to Terrorism course (15-1) Feb. 11 – March 13. She’s joined by fellow seminar six members (from left to right) Army Lt. Col. Stephen Mutuku James, Kenya Ministry of Defense; Air Force Col. Hakan Eser, Turkish Armed Forces; and Army Brig. Gen. Shekhar Singh Basnyat, Nepal Army. Teams of international Fellows went head-to-head during four debates that marked the latest iteration [...]

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Director Leaf meets with alumni in Sri Lanka and the Maldives

By |2015-03-11T13:02:14-10:00March 11th, 2015|Categories: Workshop, Alumni, Staff|

APCSS Director Leaf poses for a photo with APCSS Alumni. While visiting Sri Lanka for the “Building Partnerships in South Asia Disaster Risk Reduction” workshop, APCSS Direct Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Leaf used to opportunity to reconnect with alumni in Sri Lanka as well as in the Maldives. "We held alumni gatherings in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with 270 and 108 alumni in the two countries,” said Leaf. “The turnout was high, and the interaction reminded me of the importance of our enduring connections. These graduates of our in-residence programs are applying the lessons of their courses to [...]

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U.S. and Sri Lanka partner to reduce risks of natural disasters

By |2015-03-31T16:57:03-10:00March 11th, 2015|Categories: Faculty, Workshop, Alumni|

APCSS Associate Professor Jessica Ear speaks to the group. See Also: Director Leaf meets with alumni in Sri Lanka and the Maldives Disaster Management practitioners from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka came together in Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 3-5 to exchange partnership ideas to help reduce risks from natural disasters. The event focused on creating new partnerships not only among different countries, but also between the public and private sectors. “We recognize that no one country can do this alone. We are committed to working together across sectors, across interests and nations to meet the challenges of [...]

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Alumni Perspectives: Empowering Cambodian Women’s Full Participation in Defense and Security Sectors

By |2015-02-04T17:45:46-10:00February 4th, 2015|Categories: Courses, College, Alumni, Alumni Perspectives|

Lt. Col. Vanndy Piv continues the discussion on the APCSS Lanai with other ASC Fellows. While attending APCSS courses, Fellows are required to complete a Fellows Project which may be done as a presentation, research paper or policy brief. APCSS is now making these papers available on line with our new “Alumni Perspectives” publications. “Empowering Cambodian Women's Full Participation in Defense and Security Sectors” is a paper by a recent graduate of the Advanced Security Cooperation Course (ASC 14-3), Lt. Col. Vanndy Piv. He currently serves as the chief of international relations office, High Command’s Cabinet, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. [...]

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APCSS reach grows with graduation of 151 Fellows in APOC 15-1

By |2015-03-27T11:06:04-10:00January 30th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

The largest class in its 20-year history graduated today from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. One hundred fifty-one Fellows, including 17 international Fellows, completed the Asia-Pacific Orientation Course held here Jan. 26-30. For two decades, the Center has employed APOC, five other courses and multiple workshops to educate more than 9,000 international security practitioners on socio-economic and politico-military factors impacting global stability and development. The latest APOC’s class size reflects the Center’s growing influence in the global security studies arena. APOC is comprised of mid-level military officers and civilian equivalents serving in defense, government, humanitarian and other security-related fields. A [...]

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Singapore Chief of Defense Visits APCSS

By |2015-01-23T14:37:20-10:00January 23rd, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College, Alumni|

Lt. Gen. Chee Meng Ng (SE07-1), SN Air Force Chief of Defense Force, Ministry of Defense. Singapore, visited the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies today for an orientation and exchange of ideas with APCSS leadership and faculty. He was briefed on the APCSS mission and role, and also the importance of enhancing U. S. relations with Singapore and continued participation of qualified Fellows in APCSS programs. -END-

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