APCSS Editor, Author at Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

Nations gather in Jakarta to address transnational migration

By APCSS Editor|2015-06-18T16:16:33-10:00June 18th, 2015|Categories: Outreach, Faculty, College, Workshop|

Forty-two people from 10 origin and destination economies attended the June 9 - 11 transnational migration workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia. Our interconnected global economy, with its tremendous imbalances in workforce demographics and development levels, generates millions of migrants. This situation poses unique security challenges for both origin and destination countries in the Asia-Pacific region. To address these challenges and cooperation opportunities, 42 people from 10 origin and destination economies, and three international organizations gathered for the June 9 – 11 workshop “Securing Transnational Migration in the Asia-Pacific Region.” The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies co-hosted the event in Jakarta, [...]

Twenty-four security practitioners complete TSC 15-1
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Twenty-four security practitioners complete TSC 15-1

By APCSS Editor|2015-07-07T18:02:08-10:00June 5th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College|

Fellows attending the Transnational Security Cooperation course (TSC 15-1) at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies discuss issues associated with a cyber attack scenario. Honing their abilities to cooperate on major international crises, 24 military and civilian security practitioners from 23 locations completed the Transnational Security Cooperation course (TSC 15-1) June 5 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. TSC is a senior executive course designed for military general officers and civilian equivalents in the security sector. Fellows include leaders in military, policing, emergency response, foreign relations, economic development and civil government. The course is five [...]

Building maritime shared awareness in SE Asia
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Building maritime shared awareness in SE Asia

By APCSS Editor|2015-06-05T14:36:50-10:00June 4th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, Workshop|

U.S. Navy Admiral Sam Locklear, then commander of U.S. Pacific Command, provided introductory remarks at the May 10 to 14 "Building Maritime Shared Awareness in Southeast Asia" workshop. The vast ASEAN maritime domain is home to major fish and hydrocarbon resources, and provides shipping lanes that carry billions of dollars in international goods every year. Despite this, most ASEAN member states don’t have a comprehensive operating picture of their maritime neighborhood. Challenged by jurisdictional disputes, political tensions and capacity deficits, basic maritime domain awareness in the region remains out of reach. Faced with this dilemma, ASEAN maritime policy makers [...]

APCSS professors support 2015 Pacific Area Security Sector Working Group

By APCSS Editor|2015-06-01T11:02:15-10:00June 1st, 2015|Categories: Outreach, Faculty|

“Creating security for a people-centered ASEAN” was the theme of the Special Operations Forces, Pacific workshop held May 25 to 29 in Da Nang, Vietnam. Four Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies professors supported the event focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, maritime security, and combating terrorism. Center participants included Dean Carleton Cramer, who presented the topic “Special Operations in the Maritime Domains.” Dr. Alexander Vuving addressed the “South China Sea Conundrum,” and Dr. Alfred Oehlers discussed “Radicalization” and “Counter-Threat Financing.” Professor Shyam Tekwani presented two case studies on “Interagency Counterterrorism Responsibilities” and “Ending an Insurgency.” The four were among the [...]

APCSS professors take part in LANPAC 2015 forum

By APCSS Editor|2015-05-29T13:04:09-10:00May 28th, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College|

Pictured here from left to right is Maj. Gen. Charles A. Flynn, 47th commander of the 25th Infantry Division; Dr. Denny Roy, a specialist on Northeast Asia with the Honolulu-based East-West Center; Dr. Lora Saalman; Dr. Ginnie Watson and Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, commanding general of U.S. Army Combined Arms Center Fort Leavenworth and Maj. Gen. Gregory C. Bilton, deputy commanding general - operations, U.S. Army Pacific Two Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies professors took part in a six-person panel addressing potential impacts of the 2015 U.S. National Security Strategy released in February. The panel was part of the [...]

ASC 15-1 builds spirit of international cooperation

By APCSS Editor|2015-05-07T19:42:22-10:00May 7th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College|

ASC 15-1 Fellows engage in the give-and-take of negotiating priorities to combat climate change. Asad Gillani, an APCSS alumni of ASC 14-2, briefs his successful Fellows Project to ASC 15-1 participants. Gillani used lessons learned at APCSS to improve the Pakistan government's process by which it posts foreign affairs officers. ASC 15-1 Fellows engage in the give-and-take of negotiating priorities to combat climate change. ASC 15-1 Fellow Judith Geronga Dolot, with the Philippines Department of Finance, takes part in an April 30 negotiation exercise. ASC 15-1 Fellows engage in the give-and-take of negotiating priorities [...]

U.S.-Japan: A Pacific Alliance Transformed – Dr. Jeffrey Hornung
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U.S.-Japan: A Pacific Alliance Transformed – Dr. Jeffrey Hornung

By APCSS Editor|2017-03-09T13:20:07-10:00May 7th, 2015|Categories: Faculty|

Dr. Jeffrey Hornung's latest article for The Diplomat is "U.S.-Japan: A Pacific Alliance Transformed." In the article, Hornung discusses new defense cooperation guidelines which were released during Abe's recent visit to Washington. Hornung states: "This new document lays out a vision for the alliance that is rooted in bilateralism but is global in scope. Importantly, Japan has emerged as a willing partner in many roles it once considered taboo. Together, this translates into a stronger alliance with broader functions and geographical scope." You can read the article online at: http://thediplomat.com/2015/05/u-s-japan-a-pacific-alliance-transformed/ Dr. Jeffrey Hornung was an associate professor at the Asia-Pacific Center [...]

Federal Executive Board Honors APCSS Employees

By APCSS Editor|2015-05-04T14:29:33-10:00May 1st, 2015|Categories: Faculty, Staff|

The APCSS awardees pose for a group photo after the ceremony. From left to right is Cherrielynn Kamahele, Laureen Kukino, Cmdr. Alan Chase, Pedro Gutierrez, Deputy Director Jim Hirai, Robin Wong, Dean Carleton Cramer, Dick Sears and Lenore Patton. Twenty-one Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies employees were recognized at the Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board’s 59th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Luncheon at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Officer’s Club May 1. The annual event honors employees from government agencies in Hawaii for their outstanding effort, dedication, and contributions to the workforce and community. Employees’ organizations nominated them for [...]

OpEd: Mr. Abe Goes to Washington – Dr. Jeffrey Hornung
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OpEd: Mr. Abe Goes to Washington – Dr. Jeffrey Hornung

By APCSS Editor|2017-03-09T13:20:36-10:00April 22nd, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College|

APCSS Associate Professor Dr. Jeffrey Hornung recently published an OpEd for CSIS' Japan Chair Platform entitled "Mr. Abe Goes to Washington." In this opinion piece, Hornung discusses the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. visit by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the visit Abe will deliver a speech to a joint session of Congress. According to Hornung, "His speech is guaranteed to garner attention as well, though not because of any rift between the White House and Congress. Rather people are curious about what, if anything, Abe will say about Japan's past." Read the full editorial online at: http://csis.org/publication/japan-chair-platform-mr-abe-goes-washington Dr. [...]

Pakistan: National Security Dilemmas and Transition to Democracy – Dr. Saira Yamin
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Pakistan: National Security Dilemmas and Transition to Democracy – Dr. Saira Yamin

By APCSS Editor|2017-03-09T13:15:22-10:00April 21st, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College, Yamin, External Publications|

Dr. Saira Yamin's paper on "Pakistan: National Security Dilemmas and Transition to Democracy" was recently published by the Journal of Asia Security and International Affairs. The following is an abstract: "Empirical evidence supports the notion that emergent and hybrid democratic regimes are often unstable and conflict-ridden. While these are important findings, the implication that instability is induced by democratic transitions provides a partial understanding of the dynamic. Pakistan’s recent return to a democratic system of government provides an opportunity to test this thesis and draw inferences about prospects for democratic consolidation. Using Pakistan as a case study, the research raises three important considerations [...]

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