APCSS Courses

Fellows complete advanced cooperation course at DKI APCSS

By |2016-10-28T21:44:02-10:00October 26th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

One hundred twelve U.S. and international Fellows took part in the Advanced Security Cooperation course (ASC 16-2) Sep. 22 to Oct. 26 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The course featured 41 women, making up 37 percent of the class. This was the largest number of women attending a course in the Center’s history, reflecting DKI APCSS’ dedication to inclusive security. Collaboration, negotiation, contemplation, connection…all hallmarks of the Advanced Security Cooperation course held at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.  One hundred twelve U.S. and international Fellows from 34 locations took part [...]

SEAPOC provides senior leaders with overview of key Asia-Pacific security issues

By |2016-10-07T09:01:11-10:00October 7th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

Forty-one Fellows took part in the Oct. 4 to 6 Senior Executive Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 16-1 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Forty-one senior leaders received a comprehensive look at major security trends in the Asia-Pacific region in the Oct. 4 to 6 Senior Executive Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 16-1 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. SEAPOC brings together United States military and civilian leaders along with ally and partner nation counterparts to discuss complex security challenges and opportunities in the region’s constantly evolving security environment. The October iteration featured Fellows from [...]

Dr. Mohan Malik articles focus on regional security policy dynamics published in World Affairs and Defense Dossier

By |2016-09-28T12:13:19-10:00September 28th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Malik, External Publications|

Dr. Mohan Malik's article “Balancing Act: The China-India-U.S. Triangle”  was published in the Spring 2016 edition of World Affairs.  Malik discusses the evolving security relationships between the three nations, particularly in light of China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.  He states that "Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister who has not uttered the 'N' word — 'non-alignment' — even once since coming to power in 2014.  A “Modified India” has moved away from this Nehruvian notion to skillfully play the balance-of-power game as a “leading power.”  Malik adds, "Apprehension about China has buried new Delhi's Cold War-era opposition [...]

APOC builds Fellows’ knowledge of regional security framework

By |2016-09-19T15:54:34-10:00September 19th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College|

One hundred forty-four U.S. and international Fellows took part in the Sept. 12 to 16 Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 16-3 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Gaining fuller knowledge of important factors that drive the Asia-Pacific security environment, 144 U.S. and international Fellows completed a nearly week-long orientation course today at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Held Sept. 12 to 16, the Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 16-3 comprised 144 U.S. and international Fellows from Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Indonesia, the Philippines, Republic of Korea Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. APOC is designed to provide [...]

World Humanitarian Summit Report – Dr. Deon Canyon

By |2017-03-09T11:20:34-10:00August 31st, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, External Publications, Canyon|

DKI APCSS' Dr. Deon Canyon recently published an article entitled "The 2016 World Humanitarian Summit Report Card: Both Failing Marks and Substantive Gains for an Increasingly Globalized Humanitarian Landscape"  on the PLOS Currents website.  In the article, he reports on the recent World Humanitarian Summit and its impact. Abstract: Outcomes of the World Humanitarian Summit were mixed with some refreshing new directions being endorsed and a lack of systemic reform. The selective agenda and OCHAs lack of success in engaging pre-meeting political participation not only hampered the Summit’s ability to deal with global issues and institutional reform, but also alienated it [...]

DoD, Southeast Asia nations explore cooperation in maritime security logistics

By |2016-08-24T13:41:18-10:00August 23rd, 2016|Categories: Courses, Conference, Workshop|

Forty-eight security practitioners from Southeast Asia nations, key regional allies and the United States took part in the Aug. 15 to 19 "Maritime Security Logistics Workshop" at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The event enabled participants to discuss opportunities to cooperate in strengthening regional logistics capabilities and capacity. The U.S. Department of Defense, Southeast Asian maritime nations, and key regional allies participated in the first in a new series of multilateral engagements Aug. 15 to 19 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The “Maritime Security Logistics Workshop,” enabled 48 security practitioners [...]

U.S., international Fellows build counterterror capacity at DKI APCSS

By |2016-08-24T12:37:50-10:00August 11th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

One hundred seven U.S. and international Fellows attended the Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism course (CSRT 16-1) July 14 to Aug. 10 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The course provides participants from the Asia-Pacific region and other select nations with the skills needed to combat terrorism and associated transnational threats. Recent deadly attacks in Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as Germany and France, are according to Dr. Christopher C. Harmon, “harsh reminders” why the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies conducts an extensive course in counterterrorism strategies. Roughly four weeks long, the [...]

Dr. Alexander Vuving has three new articles available online

By |2016-07-27T11:09:53-10:00July 27th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Vuving|

“Why the South China Sea Ruling Is a Game Changer” by Dr. Vuving was recently published by The Diplomat.  In this OpEd, he describes how the ruling has transformed the strategic landscape in the South China Sea. According to Dr. Vuving, “The arbitral’s decision is reconfiguring the game nations play in the South China Sea in three main ways. First, it brings a great deal of clarity to the game and legally clears most of the South China Sea from dispute. At its core, the verdict includes several key judgments that help accomplish this. Perhaps most consequentially, it says that China’s [...]

The Reality of China’s Legal Obligations in the South China Sea

By |2016-07-27T11:07:07-10:00July 27th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, JNankivell|

“The Reality of China's Legal Obligations in The South China Sea” is the most recently article by DKI APCSS Associate Dean for Academics Dr. Justin Nankivell.   The article was part of a special edition of ASEAN Focus published by the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. This special edition entitled “South China Sea arbitrations: Responses & Implications” is a collection of short pieces analyzing the ruling, written by South China Sea experts from both claimant and non-claimant states. Dr. Nankivell’s article discusses international law, compliance and obligation under the United National Convention on the Law of the Sea [...]

RIMPAC participants discuss inclusion, maritime safety at DKI APCSS

By |2016-07-08T17:44:44-10:00July 8th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Conference, Workshop|

Thirty-nine maritime security professionals gathered at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies July 7 to exchange perspectives on securing oceans in the Asia-Pacific region more effectively. Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander of 3rd Fleet, based in San Diego,Calif., provides remarks on inclusion of women in national security efforts at the "RIMPAC 2016 Maritime Security Symposium," held July 7 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Participants comprised primarily naval officers from eight of the 26 nations taking part in the Rim of the Pacific 2016 exercise centered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, [...]

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