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Asia’s Great Naval Rivalry

By |2013-01-03T11:33:35-10:00September 6th, 2011|Categories: Faculty, Research, Malik|

To avoid a future clash between China and India, a maritime conference is needed to set some rules. This was the topic of an editorial written by Dr. Mohan Malik in the Wall Street Journal (Sept. 5, 2011). In the editorial he discusses the “geopolitical chess game” that could intensify as Chinese and Indian navies show off their flags in the Indian and Pacific oceans with greater frequency. To read the full article online go to: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904537404576551934186873612.html?mod=googlenews_wsj  Mr. Malik is professor in Asian Security at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu and author of "China and India: Great Power Rivals" [...]

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‘Check-book diplomacy’ in the Pacific: A troubling return?

By |2013-01-03T11:34:57-10:00September 1st, 2011|Categories: Faculty, College, Oehlers|

“Not long after the ‘truce’ between China and Taiwan, suspending their competitive bidding for diplomatic recognition among Pacific island states, the game has seemingly returned. This time a different cast is at play, revolving around the little-known republic of Abkhazia and alleged Russian financial inducements to win recognition for Abkhazia’s secession from Georgia.” This is an excerpt from a new article by Dr. Al Oehlers printed in a recent edition of the East Asia Forum. In the article, Oehlers discusses the impact of “check-book diplomacy” in the Pacific and asks questions of how this going down this path could ultimately hurt [...]

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China & India: Great Power Rivals

By |2014-08-29T15:37:00-10:00August 11th, 2011|Categories: Faculty, Research, College, Malik|

APCSS Professor Dr. Mohan Malik has a new book out entitled “China and India: Great Power Rivals.” According to the book description: “Despite burgeoning trade and cultural links, China and India remain fierce competitors in a world of global economic rebalancing, power shifts, resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and other transnational security threats. Mohan Malik explores this increasingly important and complex relationship, grounding his analysis in the history of the two countries. […]

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Japan’s 2010 national defense program guidelines: Coping with the ‘grey zones’

By |2013-01-03T09:39:24-10:00May 9th, 2011|Categories: Faculty Articles, Fouse|

“Japan’s 2010 National Defense Program Guidelines: Coping with the “Grey Zones” is the latest paper written by Dr. David Fouse at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. In this publication Dr. Fouse states that “Japan has placed new emphasis on developing its own capability to deter China in the ‘gray zones’ of disputed territories and waters near its southern island chain.” […]

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Glum and glummer in Japan

By |2016-09-02T10:59:53-10:00February 18th, 2011|Categories: Research, Faculty Articles, Hornung|

Dr. Jeffrey Hornung recently published an article entitled "Glum & Glummer in Japan" in the Asia Pacific Bulletin.  The article focuses on Japan's political parties and what's next for Japan. The Asia Pacific Bulletin is published by the East West Center. PDF link: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/fileadmin/stored/pdfs/apb094.pdf -END- Jeffrey Hornung is associate professor at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, the U.S. Pacific Command, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

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Japanese politics & defense

By |2013-01-03T09:46:02-10:00February 14th, 2011|Categories: Research, Faculty Articles, Hornung|

APCSS’ Dr. Jeffrey Hornung recently published an article entitled “With a Left Like This, Who Needs the Right?”  The article discusses Japan’s political structure and its impact on national defense.  You can find the article online at:  http://csis.org/publication/japan-chair-platform-left-who-needs-right . Japan Chair Platform is published by the Office of the Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). -END- Jeffrey Hornung is associate professor at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security [...]

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Issues for Engagement: Asian Perspectives on Transnational Security Challenges

By |2015-10-26T10:27:45-10:00June 18th, 2010|Categories: Faculty, Research, Faculty Articles, Azizian, Campbell, Vuving, Fouse, Tekwani, Ear, Byrd, KNankivell|

-+ “Issues for Engagement: Asian Perspectives on Transnational Security Challenges,” edited by David Fouse, is the latest book published by the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. According to Fouse, “The chapters in this volume analyze security priorities at the individual country level and gauge each country’s attempts at bilateral and multilateral security cooperation on transnational security challenges. Our intention is to provide policymakers and other government officials with a useful and convenient reference tool to draw upon to engage specific countries in the Asia-Pacific region.” […]

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