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Alumni Perspectives: Enhancing the Role of Women in Indonesia to Counter Terrorism

By |2019-01-15T14:39:08-10:00January 20th, 2015|Categories: Courses, College, Alumni Perspectives, Women Peace and Security|

Ms. Lisa R. Wulan during ASC -14-3. 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. “Enhancing the Role of Women in Indonesia to Counter Terrorism” is a paper by a recent graduate of the Advanced Security Cooperation Course (ASC 14-3), Ms. Lisa R. Wulan. She is a security analyst who has been working in the field for six years. Ms. Wulan has conducted research and analysis on terrorism [...]

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Why North Korea Won’t Follow Myanmar’s Path to Reform – Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

By |2017-03-09T13:16:03-10:00January 7th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, Kim, Independent Faculty Articles, External Publications, Byrd|

Dr. Steven Kim Dr. Steven Kim and Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd recently collaborated on an article discussing whether North Korea would follow Myanmar in adopting institutional reforms. Their article "Worlds Apart: Why North Korea Won't Follow Myanmar's Path to Reform," which appears in the 2014 Winter edition of Global Asia, compares the two countries in terms of the factors affecting their decision regarding reform. In the article they state: "The reason that reforms in Myanmar have raised such high expectations for North Korea is the perceived similarities of the two regimes. As with North Korea today, under military control [...]

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Cooperation in problem-solving core of Transnational Security Cooperation course

By |2014-12-16T10:36:08-10:00December 15th, 2014|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

In a news conference-like setting this week, six panels of senior multi-agency representatives briefed planned responses to a devastating Ebola outbreak and multiple damaging cyber attacks within Asia-Pacific nations. This conceptual exercise, featuring 28 international military and civilian security practitioners, was a key element in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Theater Security Cooperation Course 14-2 held Dec. 7 – 12. Fellows graduated today from a course that promotes inter-agency collaboration in solving local, regional and even global security-related challenges. TSC is a senior executive course designed for military officers at the general officer level and civilian equivalents in the security [...]

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Workshop enhances Southeast Asia Biosecurity Preparedness

By |2014-12-03T15:33:40-10:00December 3rd, 2014|Categories: Outreach, Courses, Faculty, Workshop|Tags: |

Deputy Chief of Mission Brian Goldbeck provides opening remarks for the Biosecurity in Southeast Asia Workshop. Reducing Southeast Asia’s biothreat vulnerability was the focus of an international workshop held in Manila, Philippines, Nov. 3-7. The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies co-hosted the event, titled “Biosecurity in Southeast Asia,” along with the Philippines Department of Health and National Defense College of the Philippines. The workshop brought together 43 health and security professionals from eight nations and 10 organizations. The group analyzed threats posed by regional pandemics, emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism activities - all of which can have catastrophic effects [...]

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APCSS takes APOC on-the-road to Arlington

By |2015-01-28T11:25:41-10:00December 2nd, 2014|Categories: Courses, College, Workshop, Alumni|Tags: , |

APCSS' Dr. Fouse, Dr. Campbell, and Capt. Clancy during apresentation on Transnational Security II (Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation.   A course to introduce security practitioners to issues impacting the Asia-Pacific recently took place in Arlington, Va. The four-day Mobile Asia-Pacific Orientation course, held Nov. 18-21, gave 73 U.S. and international security practitioners the chance to discuss and share knowledge on political, military, environmental, and socio-economic issues and how they impact U.S. national interests. The itinerary included a rigorous program of lectures, interactive sessions, and break-out seminars. The course conducted by the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, based [...]

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Vietnam, the United States, and Japan in the South China Sea

By |2014-11-13T10:20:13-10:00November 13th, 2014|Categories: Courses, Faculty, Vuving|

Between May and July this year, China deployed a drilling rig in South China Sea waters claimed by Vietnam as part of its exclusive economic zone. The move heightened tensions between the two nations and caused several states to weigh in on the side of Vietnam; the United States and Japan among them.   In his latest paper, "Vietnam, the United States and Japan in the South China Sea," Dr. Alexander Vuving examines what's at stake in the disputed waters in terms of economic and strategic value. He looks particularly at Vietnam's efforts to stake its claim in an area believed [...]

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109 Fellows Complete Advanced Security Cooperation Course 14-3

By |2014-10-29T15:52:24-10:00October 29th, 2014|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

(HONOLULU) – Security practitioners from 34 nations and territories graduated from the Advanced Security Cooperation Course 14-3 today at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. One hundred nine military and civilian Fellows attended the nearly five-week course Sep. 25 – Oct. 29. ASC is an executive education program in which course Fellows’ develop a shared understanding of critical socio-economic, military, political, and cultural issues impacting the region’s evolving security environment. "Most importantly,” said course manager Kerry Lynn Nankivell, “the ASC (course) moves participants to develop collaborative strategies to address regional challenges. These challenges can include everything from improving governance to preparing [...]

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Prof. Kerry Nankivell’s ASC 14-3 Commencement Speech

By |2014-10-29T15:51:32-10:00October 29th, 2014|Categories: Courses, Speeches|

APCSS Prof. Kerry Nankivell, ASC 14-3 Course Manager, delivers a speech at the commencement ceremony. Thank you for joining us this morning to recognize the achievements of the 109 fellows of Advanced Security Cooperation 14-3. It has been my distinct privilege to have been part of this conversation with this accomplished group of professionals. It is my genuine pleasure to welcome you to today’s recognition of their hard work and their dedication to advancing security cooperation in the Asia Pacific. They came from 34 places around the world: from Pakistan in the West and Colombia to the East, and [...]

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Maritime Security Challenges 2014 Presentations

By |2016-01-21T13:53:01-10:00October 20th, 2014|Categories: Courses|

Admiral Harry Harris, Jr., Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Maritime Security Challenges 2014, the 6th iteration of the MSC conference series, took place at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC, Canada from October 6 – 9, 2014. Over 190 delegates from 22 nations came together to discuss important naval issues in an open, frank and intimate environment. Among the conference delegates were 13 serving flag officers from 9 nations and many additional retired flag officers. Vice Admiral Ron Buck, Royal Canadian Navy (Retd), Immediate Past President of the Navy League of Canada served as the conference’s Honourary Chair. Dr. [...]

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