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Report on the Geopolitical Implications of Korean Unification – Dr. Van Jackson

By |2017-03-09T12:51:56-10:00January 6th, 2016|Categories: Faculty, Faculty Articles, External Publications, jackson|

Dr. Van Jackson recently co-authored a report on “Solving Long Division: The Geopolitical Implications of Korean Unification” published by the Center for a New American Security. According to CNAS, the report “examines a host of issues posed by unification – including nuclear weapons and deterrence, the U.S.-Korea alliance, and relations between the countries in Northeast Asia – and offers key findings to inform how policymakers should prepare for unification on the Korean Peninsula. The authors note that the aim of this report is not to debate unification but to further consider its geopolitical implications” Other authors are: Patrick M. Cronin, Van [...]

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DKI APCSS professor interviewed on Asia in Review

By |2015-12-23T13:36:39-10:00December 23rd, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College, Faculty Articles, Malik|

https://youtu.be/nA48qUonUks Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies' Dr. Mohan Malik was interviewed recently on local television program "Asia in Review" on the topic of "The Struggle for Dominance Without Fighting" in the South China Sea. Dr. Malik's area of expertise  is China, Geopolitics and Weapons Proliferation. He is a trained Sinologist and has broad research interests in China and Asian Geopolitics and nuclear issues. Dr. Malik has lectured at the Australian Joint Services Staff College, Warfare Studies Center, and Australian Defence College and has held Visiting Fellowships at a number of strategic policy “think-tanks” in Asia, Europe and [...]

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New OpEd: The Strategist, the Lawyer and the South China Sea – Prof. Kerry Lynn Nankivell

By |2017-03-09T12:53:19-10:00December 22nd, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College, Opinions/Editorials, External Publications, KNankivell|

Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies' Prof. Kerry Lynn Nankivell recently wrote an Op/Ed on “The Strategist, the Lawyer and the South China Sea” for The Diplomat. In the article, she compares articles written by two leading experts in South China Sea disputes. Dr. Sam Bateman, a retired commodore of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Commander Jonathan Odom, judge advocate general (JAG), former oceans policy advisor in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and current military professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies. She states that “Both Odom and Bateman make an important contribution [...]

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New OpEd on North Korea and the Arms Control Taboo – Dr. Van Jackson

By |2017-03-09T13:27:35-10:00December 2nd, 2015|Categories: Faculty Articles, Opinions/Editorials, jackson|

Dr. Van Jackson recently wrote an Op/Ed on “Breaking the North Korea Arms Control Taboo” for The Diplomat. In the article, he states that “there’s a highly ingrained taboo against arms control when it comes to North Korea, and it’s so strong that it risks blinding rational alliance decision-making.” He also describes the pros and cons of adding this topic to discussions between North Korea and South Korea or the United States. This opinion piece is available online at http://thediplomat.com/2015/12/breaking-the-north-korea-arms-control-taboo/ The views expressed are the author’s own and do not reflect those of the Department of Defense, the Daniel K. Inouye [...]

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Improving Science and Security Collaboration: Climate Change and Environmental Security in High Asia

By |2015-12-04T09:19:56-10:00December 2nd, 2015|Categories: Outreach, Faculty, College, Conference|

Workshop attendees participate in a breakout session led by DKI APCSS’ Dr. Lora Saalman. The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Pacific Center for Security Studies, in partnership with the Lanzhou Branch, Chinese Academy of Sciences, conducted a multi-national workshop on “Improving Science and Security Collaboration: Climate Change and Environmental Security in High Asia” in Beijing, China, November 3-6. This workshop brought together 40 security professionals, policy makers and scientists to explore the need for cross-sectoral collaboration to address the complex issues of climate change and its impacts on water and food security in mainland Asia.   Security professional attending the workshop [...]

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New South China Sea Lighthouses: Legal Futility and Strategic Risk – Cmdr. Jonathan G. Odom

By |2017-03-09T12:54:26-10:00November 30th, 2015|Categories: Faculty, Research, College, External Publications, Odom, KNankivell|

“New South China Sea Lighthouses: Legal Futility and Strategic Risk” is a new article written by Cmdr. Jonathan G. Odom and Prof. Kerry Lynn Nankivell for The Diplomat. The article focuses on International law and how it can be viewed as "either a tool or a weapon, depending on how it's wielded."   The authors provide a rebuttal to an argument, previously published by The Diplomat, on the legal significance of China's new lighthouses constructed in the Spratley islands. According to the authors, "misinterpretation or partial understanding of the applicable international law can obfuscate the intentions of the rival claimants and further [...]

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Senior leaders complete Transnational Security Cooperation course

By |2015-11-25T15:45:23-10:00November 25th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

Twenty-nine senior leaders took part in the Nov. 16 to 20 Transnational Security Cooperation course (TSC 15-1) at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Nations’ capacity to build and sustain peaceful, prosperous societies is often linked to their ability to work cooperatively with their regional neighbors. Receiving an in-depth education in multinational collaboration, 29 senior leaders from 26 countries in the Asia-Pacific region completed the Transnational Security Cooperation course (TSC 15-2) Friday at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. TSC is a senior executive course for military general officers and high-ranking civilian officials [...]

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Egyptian Women as Catalysts of Change in the Arab Spring – Dr. Saira Yamin

By |2020-03-05T14:05:46-10:00November 5th, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College, Faculty Articles, Yamin, External Publications, Women Peace and Security|Tags: |

DKI APCSS' Dr. Saira Yamin has contributed to a chapter to a new book entitled: "Deconstructing Women, Peace and Security." The book, edited by Sandra Cheldelin and Martha Mutisi and published by HSRC Press. "Deconstructing Women, Peace and Security" offers a critical review and analysis of many gender-based efforts implemented since 2000, including empowerment policies, strategies, and an in-depth study of four particular cases. It calls out the need for conceptualising gender as a social structure in policy construction. It assesses the "good intentions" of policies designed and implemented with core beliefs they will be good for women. It provides an [...]

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114 Fellows complete advanced cooperation course at DKI APCSS

By |2015-11-03T10:13:45-10:00October 29th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

ASC 15-2 Group Photo Strengthening their ability to analyze regional security challenges and cooperate on identifying solutions, 114 Fellows from 42 locations completed the Advanced Security Cooperation course (ASC 15-2) today at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The five-week course is an executive education program enabling mid-level military and civilian leaders to deepen their understanding of security issues within political, socio-economic, defense and environmental contexts. The course’s primary intent, according to course manager Dr. Christopher Snedden, is to connect Fellows in a way that helps them collaborate on complex regional security challenges. “We want Fellows [...]

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New foreign policy advisor arrives at DKI APCSS

By |2016-01-07T17:25:16-10:00October 21st, 2015|Categories: College, Staff|

HONOLULU – Brent Christensen is the newest foreign policy advisor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. He is only the second such advisor in the Center’s 20-year history, replacing retired Ambassador Charles Salmon, who left the Center in 2014 and he is the first active duty U.S. Foreign Service officer to serve in this position. Christensen will evaluate the Asia-Pacific region’s political and security environment, and leverage his observations to assist the Center’s leadership in designing and implementing outreach programs and courses.   His principal task is to help the Center evolve its academic programs to address the [...]

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