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More articles published by APCSS faculty

By |2013-01-03T11:04:35-10:00July 26th, 2012|Categories: Faculty, College, Faculty Articles, Azizian, Malik, Vuving|

The latest issue of "Asian Politics & Policy" was edited by APCSS' Dr. Alexander Vuving and includes articles written by several APCSS faculty members and an alumnus. The special issue entitled "How China's Rise is Changing Asia's Landscape and Seascape" is available online at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aspp.2012.4.issue-3/issuetoc The following are abstracts from some of the articles: "India Balances China" by Mohan Malik This article argues that classical realism is alive and well in Asia. China, India, and other states are all seeking to establish a balance-of-power favorable to their own interests. Economic engagement and military balancing remain dual components of China's and India's [...]

2 APCSS faculty have articles published

By |2013-01-03T11:14:26-10:00July 25th, 2012|Categories: Faculty, College, Faculty Articles, Kim, Yamin|

Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies faculty members Dr. Steven Kim and Dr. Saira Yamin both had articles published recently. Dr. Kim had an article entitled "North Korea is not Burma" published July 19 in East Asia Forum, which provides a platform for the best in East Asian analysis, research and policy comment on the Asia Pacific region and world affairs, according to their website. Here is an excerpt: "The recent reforms in Burma have prompted discussions about the likelihood that North Korea might embark on a similar path. Both countries are poor, isolated, repressive, nationalistic and considered pariahs by the international [...]

Twenty-seven senior executives complete TSC 12-1

By |2012-06-29T09:04:17-10:00June 29th, 2012|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College|

Twenty-seven senior executives from 24 locations and one international organization completed the Transnational Security Cooperation (TSC) course June 29 at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu.  They included military and civilian leaders from Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Vietnam, as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The course is an intensive program for current and future senior regional influencers/leaders; military officers at the one-to-four-star levels, as well as their civilian equivalents from the Asia-Pacific region.  The curriculum emphasizes [...]

Recent articles published by APCSS Professor Hornung

By |2014-08-29T16:16:16-10:00June 22nd, 2012|Categories: Faculty, Research, College, Faculty Articles, Hornung|

Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Professor Dr. Jeffrey Hornung published an opinion piece entitled "Japan's Sensible New Defense Chief" in the Diplomat June 16 and an article entitled "Lost chance for Tokyo-Seoul security relations" in The Japan Times June 18. The first article highlights the positive aspects of Satoshi Morimoto's selection to head Japan's Defense Ministry and the opposition to his selection. The Tokyo-Seoul article punctuates a missed opportunity to pave the way for future cooperation between the two countries. Here's an exerpt: "Yet, proving the adage that one should never put the cart before the horse, the ROK suspended [...]

The International Order in the Age of ‘China versus the Rest’

By |2014-08-29T16:17:13-10:00June 7th, 2012|Categories: Faculty, College, Malik|

Dr. Mohan Malik was recently invited to contribute to a blog run by the U.S. National Intelligence Council on its forthcoming report, Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds.  This major report will be released late this year and will assess key drivers of strategic change in the international system over coming decades. Excerpt:  “Rising powers are never status-quo powers. Whenever opportunity presents itself, rising powers flex their muscles and test influence. New players don't play by the old rules. They seek to recast their region in their image. Their membership of the existing institutions changes the nature and role of the institutions [...]

APCSS professor publishes article on U.S. – China relations

By |2013-01-03T11:20:55-10:00May 23rd, 2012|Categories: Faculty, Research, College, Faculty Articles, Malik|

Dr. Mohan Malik Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Professor Dr. Mohan Malik published an article entitled "The Pivot in US-China Relations" in the Foreign Policy section of the China - US Focus website http://www.chinausfocus.com. The website is produced by the  China-United States Exchange Foundation, a non-government and non-profit organization based in Hong Kong. Established in 2008, the China-United States Exchange Foundation seeks to foster a strengthened and improved relationship between China and the United States that is and will continue to be beneficial to China, the United States and the world-at-large. Dr. Malik's article highlights the importance of [...]

APCSS professor Dr. Campbell nominated for ‘Sammie’

By |2014-08-29T16:16:36-10:00May 1st, 2012|Categories: Courses, Faculty, Campbell|

Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies’ (APCSS) faculty Dr. James R. Campbell was recently nominated for the Management of Excellence Award in the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals competition for his service on U. S. Pacific Command's Joint Public Health Emergency Working Group (JPHEWG). "Sammies" are the most prestigious national awards and celebrate everyday heroes in our federal workforce. Finalists will be announced in early May this year. -END-

APCSS Professors discuss thawing relations between India and Pakistan, and Maritime Security

By |2013-01-03T11:24:08-10:00April 26th, 2012|Categories: Faculty, Research, Faculty Articles, Vuving, Yamin|

India-Pakistan relations and U.S. dominance in Maritime Security are two of the latest Opinion-Editorials written by APCSS faculty members. APCSS' newest faculty member, Dr. Saira Yamin,  was recently featured in the Christian Science Monitor . Her Op-Ed entitled: "How a Glacier could Thaw Dangerous India and Pakistan Freeze," looks at the impact of a recent avalanche which killed more than 125 Pakistani soldiers and civilians. According to Yamin, in the wake of the avalanche, Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (APCSS Alumni, EC97-2) is calling for demilitarization, an opportunity that must not be missed by India. Read the full article [...]

Opinion Article: Noda has an SDF moment

By |2014-08-29T16:16:15-10:00April 6th, 2012|Categories: Faculty, Faculty Articles, Hornung|

An opinion article by APCSS professor Dr. Jeffrey W. Hornung was published in the Japan Times today. In "Noda has an SDF moment" , Hornung discusses two major challenges that the prime minister is facing. The include North Korea's promised missile launch in mid-April and the concern that Iran will block the Straits of Hormuz and it's impact to Japan. Read this article online at:  http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120407a1.html Dr. Jeffrey Hornung came to the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in September 2010 as an associate professor. His area of expertise includes East Asian security issues, primarily those related to Japan and the U.S.-Japan alliance. His interests [...]

APCSS professor publishes two articles this week

By |2014-08-29T16:16:17-10:00April 5th, 2012|Categories: Faculty, Faculty Articles, Hornung|

APCSS professor Dr. Jeffrey W. Hornung had two articles published this week in separate publications. The first article entitled "How the F-35 May Hurt U.S.-Japan Ties" was published in The Diplomat Apr. 5, and discusses the decision made by Japan’s defense ministry to replace its aging fleet with the F-35 stealth fighter. Dr. Hornung also had his article "Japan's DPJ: The Party of Change" featured in this week's Pacific Forum Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) PacNet Newsletter. According to Hornung, "when the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came to power in 2009, alliance watchers focused on two of its security-related promises: [...]

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