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APOC builds Fellows’ knowledge of regional security framework

By |2016-09-19T15:54:34-10:00September 19th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College|

One hundred forty-four U.S. and international Fellows took part in the Sept. 12 to 16 Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 16-3 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Gaining fuller knowledge of important factors that drive the Asia-Pacific security environment, 144 U.S. and international Fellows completed a nearly week-long orientation course today at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Held Sept. 12 to 16, the Asia-Pacific Orientation Course 16-3 comprised 144 U.S. and international Fellows from Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Indonesia, the Philippines, Republic of Korea Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. APOC is designed to provide [...]

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World Humanitarian Summit Report – Dr. Deon Canyon

By |2017-03-09T11:20:34-10:00August 31st, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, External Publications, Canyon|

DKI APCSS' Dr. Deon Canyon recently published an article entitled "The 2016 World Humanitarian Summit Report Card: Both Failing Marks and Substantive Gains for an Increasingly Globalized Humanitarian Landscape"  on the PLOS Currents website.  In the article, he reports on the recent World Humanitarian Summit and its impact. Abstract: Outcomes of the World Humanitarian Summit were mixed with some refreshing new directions being endorsed and a lack of systemic reform. The selective agenda and OCHAs lack of success in engaging pre-meeting political participation not only hampered the Summit’s ability to deal with global issues and institutional reform, but also alienated it [...]

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DoD, Southeast Asia nations explore cooperation in maritime security logistics

By |2016-08-24T13:41:18-10:00August 23rd, 2016|Categories: Courses, Conference, Workshop|

Forty-eight security practitioners from Southeast Asia nations, key regional allies and the United States took part in the Aug. 15 to 19 "Maritime Security Logistics Workshop" at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The event enabled participants to discuss opportunities to cooperate in strengthening regional logistics capabilities and capacity. The U.S. Department of Defense, Southeast Asian maritime nations, and key regional allies participated in the first in a new series of multilateral engagements Aug. 15 to 19 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The “Maritime Security Logistics Workshop,” enabled 48 security practitioners [...]

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U.S., international Fellows build counterterror capacity at DKI APCSS

By |2016-08-24T12:37:50-10:00August 11th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

One hundred seven U.S. and international Fellows attended the Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism course (CSRT 16-1) July 14 to Aug. 10 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The course provides participants from the Asia-Pacific region and other select nations with the skills needed to combat terrorism and associated transnational threats. Recent deadly attacks in Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as Germany and France, are according to Dr. Christopher C. Harmon, “harsh reminders” why the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies conducts an extensive course in counterterrorism strategies. Roughly four weeks long, the [...]

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Dr. Alexander Vuving has three new articles available online

By |2016-07-27T11:09:53-10:00July 27th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Vuving|

“Why the South China Sea Ruling Is a Game Changer” by Dr. Vuving was recently published by The Diplomat.  In this OpEd, he describes how the ruling has transformed the strategic landscape in the South China Sea. According to Dr. Vuving, “The arbitral’s decision is reconfiguring the game nations play in the South China Sea in three main ways. First, it brings a great deal of clarity to the game and legally clears most of the South China Sea from dispute. At its core, the verdict includes several key judgments that help accomplish this. Perhaps most consequentially, it says that China’s [...]

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The Reality of China’s Legal Obligations in the South China Sea

By |2016-07-27T11:07:07-10:00July 27th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, JNankivell|

“The Reality of China's Legal Obligations in The South China Sea” is the most recently article by DKI APCSS Associate Dean for Academics Dr. Justin Nankivell.   The article was part of a special edition of ASEAN Focus published by the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. This special edition entitled “South China Sea arbitrations: Responses & Implications” is a collection of short pieces analyzing the ruling, written by South China Sea experts from both claimant and non-claimant states. Dr. Nankivell’s article discusses international law, compliance and obligation under the United National Convention on the Law of the Sea [...]

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RIMPAC participants discuss inclusion, maritime safety at DKI APCSS

By |2016-07-08T17:44:44-10:00July 8th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Conference, Workshop|

Thirty-nine maritime security professionals gathered at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies July 7 to exchange perspectives on securing oceans in the Asia-Pacific region more effectively. Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander of 3rd Fleet, based in San Diego,Calif., provides remarks on inclusion of women in national security efforts at the "RIMPAC 2016 Maritime Security Symposium," held July 7 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Participants comprised primarily naval officers from eight of the 26 nations taking part in the Rim of the Pacific 2016 exercise centered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, [...]

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APOC expands 150 Fellows’ view of Asia-Pacific security environment

By |2016-06-24T17:50:49-10:00June 24th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

One hundred fifty Fellows from nine locations took part in the June 20 to 24 Asia-Pacific Orientation Course (APOC 16-2) at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Gaining a deeper understanding of regional security issues, 150 professionals completed the Asia-Pacific Orientation Course (APOC 16-2) at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies June 24. APOC is a five-day course designed to provide an overview of regional states and trends in socio-economic, political, defense, health and environmental arenas that drive the Asia-Pacific’s security environment. Faculty members address these areas in the context of major sub-regions, [...]

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Asia-Pacific leaders tackle transnational crises in TSC 16-1

By |2016-05-18T13:45:24-10:00May 16th, 2016|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

TSC 16-1 Group Photo Challenged with disaster response and terrorism scenarios, 28 senior leaders from 24 locations collaborated to develop problem-solving strategies as part of the May 9 to 13 Transnational Security Cooperation course (16-1) at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Crisis response scenarios are a key part of the week-long TSC, an intensive executive education program for current leaders with significant national, regional or international responsibility.  TSC is the Center’s most senior-level course and enhances Fellows’ understanding of security issues that often cross national boundaries, are highly complex, and require multi-national responses. The course [...]

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U.S., international Fellows, complete security cooperation course

By |2016-05-06T10:02:55-10:00May 5th, 2016|Categories: Courses, College, Alumni|

Official ASC 16-1 Group Photo Gaining a deeper understanding of security issues within and far beyond their own nations’ borders, 120 Fellows from 33 locations completed the Advanced Security Cooperation course (ASC 16-1) Wednesday 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. [...]

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