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Exploring Resource Security Policy and Green Science & Technology in Asia

By |2014-04-03T12:42:32-10:00April 3rd, 2014|Categories: College, Watson|

The scientific and technological dimensions of resource scarcity challenges and how governments are looking for ways to meet these challenges are examined in a paper by Dr. Virginia Bacay Watson called  “Resource Security and Green Science & Technology Policy in Asia.” In her paper, Watson states that “with their focus on advancing green capabilities, the emerging economies of Asia will become major sources of indigenous, clean-technology innovations.” She also discusses how strategic alliances’ coalescing around scarce resources is distinctly different from an alliance based solely on capacities. While the vulnerabilities and risks of green economies have yet to be studied, Watson [...]

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Coming to a campus near you!

By |2014-03-31T14:05:32-10:00March 31st, 2014|Categories: College|

APCSS reps will be traveling to a number of west coast colleges this week to talk about our internship program. Please stop by to say 'hi' to our reps at the following locations & dates. Check your local campus news for times and locations. UC Irvine - 4/1/2014 UC Riverside - 4/1/2014 Claremont McKenna College - 4/2/2014 Pomona College - 4/2/2014 Occidental College - 4/3/2014 UCLA - 4/3/2014 UC Santa Barbara - 4/7/2014 Cal Poly - 4/8/2014 Monterey Institute of International Studies - 4/9/2014 UC Davis - 4/10/2014 UC Berkeley - 4/11/2014 Stanford University - 4/11/2014 https://dkiapcss.edu/employment/apply-for-internship/

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APCSS professor participates in workshop on emerging markets and mounting tensions

By |2014-05-08T11:25:24-10:00March 20th, 2014|Categories: College, Faculty Articles, Malik|

by Dr. Mohan Malik Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies’(APCSS) professor Dr. Mohan Malik participated in a two-day workshop on “Emerging Markets & Mounting Tension: Doing Business in the Face of Potential Conflict in the Indo-Pacific Region” sponsored by the School of Public Policy of the University of Calgary, Canada, March 11-12, 2014. The focus of the workshop was on examining challenges and opportunities created by the shift in global economic power towards the broader Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean region. Workshop speakers included former Canadian ambassadors, Defense and Foreign Affairs officials: Amb. (Ret.) Joseph Caron, Amb (Ret.) Marius Grinius, Doreen Steidle, Rear [...]

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APCSS’ Dr. Hornung publishes article entitled ‘Mending Japan-S. Korea Ties’ on Japan Times web site

By |2014-03-07T09:31:21-10:00March 7th, 2014|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Faculty Articles, Hornung|

Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Dr. Jeffrey W. Hornung recently published an article entitled "Mending Japan-S. Korea Ties"  on the Japan Times website. Here is an excerpt from the article: When visiting South Korea, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said it was up to Tokyo and Seoul to put history behind them and move forward. Yet, recent events show history is still the issue in bilateral ties. -END- The views expressed in these articles are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of APCSS, the U.S. Pacific Command, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. [...]

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Hawaii organizations team up for Disaster Risk Management training

By |2014-04-17T12:43:30-10:00February 27th, 2014|Categories: College, Workshop|

Gregg Nakano introduces fundamentals of risk assessment for disaster planning to Fellows attending the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Advanced Security Cooperation Course. With a determination to better collaborate on disaster risk management education and security cooperation, the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) partnered with three other organizations located in Hawaii to enhance crisis and disaster related programs, courses and research. This partnership is based on a Letter of Understanding signed on November 1, 2013 between APCSS, the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA), the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC), and the National Disaster Preparedness [...]

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Natural Disasters in the Pacific

By |2014-02-20T09:26:16-10:00February 19th, 2014|Categories: College, Campbell, Oehlers, Ear|

The Armed Forces Network recently ran a series on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. The story by U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Michael Jackson features interviews with experts from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies including:  Professor Jessica Ear, Dr. Alfred Oehlers, and Dr. James Campbell. The series highlights the need for careful cooperation between nations to prepared for and minimize the impact of potential disasters. Also featured are Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Locklear and Mr. Peter Colvin of the Pacific Disaster Center. Watch the series online now:   [...]

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A New Ohana: 109 Fellows Complete Advanced Security Cooperation Course

By |2014-02-13T16:09:18-10:00February 13th, 2014|Categories: College|

APCSS Director, retired Lt. Gen. Dan "Fig" Leaf, receives the ASC14-1 class banner from Senior Superintendent K.K. Cheung of Hong Kong. HONOLULU – One hundred nine senior military and civilian government leaders from 32 locations graduated today from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies “Executive Course: Advanced Security Cooperation.” Attending the regional security course were participants from: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, and Vietnam. The five-week [...]

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Alumnus Returns to Share Perspective with Current Fellows

By |2013-12-09T17:07:46-10:00December 9th, 2013|Categories: College, Alumni|

Mr. Cusi takes a question from a TSC fellow. Security Sector Assessment was a topic of discussion during the first day of the Transnational Security Cooperation Course held at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu. Cyril P. Cusi, a Philippine alumnus of the Advanced Security Cooperation Course (09-1), presented his perspective on security sector assessments. Over the last year, Cusi developed a methodology for compiling open source data to assess the quality of the security sector in the region. To index rank countries with the best and worse security sector development, he used 50 different indicators that [...]

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APCSS Dean attends 17th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defense Universities, Colleges and Institutions meeting

By |2014-09-05T15:43:55-10:00November 25th, 2013|Categories: Courses, College|

The ASEAN Regional Forum, Heads of Defense Universities, Colleges and Institutions Meetings (HDUCIM) is a process enabling regional military leaders to engage in discussion of academic matters associated with the training and professional  development of regional militaries.  The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies has been associated with ARF HNDUCIM since 2008.  This year Dean Carleton Cramer of APCSS’ College of Security Studies attended the 17th HDUCIM held Nov. 11-14, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Darussalam. The 17th HDUCIM was co-hosted by Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea.  The Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces -- Major General Dato Paduka [...]

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APOC 13-3 Graduates

By |2013-11-12T16:45:38-10:00November 12th, 2013|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College|

One hundred American and international Fellows graduated from the Asia-Pacific Orientation Course (APOC), held November 4-8, at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.  This was the third edition of this course given within the year, signifying its’ popularity amongst various on-island major component commands, civilian counterpart agencies and regional partnered nations including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Singapore and Republic of Korea.   APOC  provides an overview of the Asia-Pacific region, specifically presenting the socio-economic, political, military, cultural influences, and transnational trends and dynamics shape its security environment, while also examining the increased role and impact of U.S. Rebalance efforts to the area.  The [...]

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