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New OpEd: Don’t Let China Policy Follow North Korea’s Path – Dr. Van Jackson

By |2017-03-09T12:54:00-10:00December 14th, 2015|Categories: College, External Publications, jackson|

Dr. Van Jackson recently wrote an Op/Ed on “Don’t let China Policy Follow North Korea’s Path” for The Diplomat. In the opinion piece, Jackson discusses the evolution of U.S.– North Korea relations and warns that U.S.-China relations could go down a similar path. He states that maintaining the status quo could limit policy options in the future and, instead, promotes the U.S. being more proactive and thoughtful in regional strategies. This opinion piece is available online at: http://thediplomat.com/2015/12/dont-let-china-policy-follow-north-koreas-path/ The views expressed are the author’s own and do not reflect those of the Department of Defense, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center [...]

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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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DKI APCSS professor paper on airspace defense published by international law review

By |2015-10-19T17:10:37-10:00October 19th, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College, Faculty Articles, Independent Faculty Articles, Odom|

Cmdr. Jonathan G. Odom was recently published in the October issue of Revue Belge De Droit International (Belgian Review of International Law), volume 2014/1 is now online.   His article on “A `Rules-Based Approach' to Airspace Defense: A U.S. Perspective on the International Law of the Sea and Airspace, Air Defense Measures, and the Freedom of Navigation" is based on a presentation he made at a conference last year at the University of Ghent. Abstract: In light of recent international developments, such as the People's Republic of China's declaration of an air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea and [...]

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DKI APCSS welcomes security policy expert to faculty

By |2015-10-19T15:44:22-10:00October 19th, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College|

Dr. Van Jackson has become the newest faculty member at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Jackson brings with him knowledge in international security policy with a particular emphasis on Asia. He’s applied this expertise as a teacher, researcher and advisor in the Washington D.C. area, including positions with two universities and the Department of Defense. “I come from the place that sets priorities for us (DKI APCSS), so I have a pretty fresh Washington perspective,” said Jackson, adding, “My entire career has been translating Asian perspectives, Asian needs, the security environment in Asia for America’s security leaders. [...]

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Senior leaders grow high-level problem-solving skills at DKI APCSS

By |2015-10-19T11:00:15-10:00October 16th, 2015|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College, Alumni|

Senior Fellows attending the Senior Executive Asia-Pacific Orientation Course (SEAPOC 15-1) take part in a plenary session led by U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. (Ret) Dan Leaf at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies wrapped up the latest iteration of its Senior Executive Asia-Pacific Orientation Course (SEAPOC 15-2) last week with 46 Fellows from four nations completing the three-day curriculum. Participants from Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States took part in the Oct. 7 to 9 program. They gained insight into key drivers of the Asia-Pacific [...]

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Eight new military faculty members join APCSS team

By |2015-09-24T13:39:39-10:00September 21st, 2015|Categories: Faculty, College|

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Edward Carpenter U. S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Sean Washington U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jonathan Odom U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Matelski U. S. Army Maj. Daniel Kent U. S. Air Force Maj. Eric Gorney U. S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Ford U. S. Army Maj. Dave Cho The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies recently welcomed eight military officers as new members of its academic faculty. They are U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Matelski, Lt. Col. Gregory Ford, Maj. Daniel Kent, Maj. Dave [...]

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