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Shared regional interests draw Japan and India closer

By |2013-02-06T11:06:48-10:00September 6th, 2011|Categories: Faculty, Research, Hornung|

APCSS professor Dr. Jeffrey Hornung looks at the growing relationship between Japan and India in an editorial written for the Japan Times. According to Hornung, “Over the past decade, India and Japan have built a relationship of strategic cooperation to promote collaboration on regional and global issues. An examination of the current situation indicates that their relations are a sum greater than its parts.”

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" [...]

‘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 [...]

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. […]

Sixty complete CCM course

By |2011-08-05T14:36:45-10:00August 5th, 2011|Categories: Courses, Faculty, College|

Sixty senior military and civilian leaders from 25 countries are the latest graduates of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies’ (APCSS)  “Comprehensive Crisis Management Course” (CCM).  The course began on July 7 and culminated August 5 at a commencement ceremony where Fellows were presented their graduation certificates by APCSS Acting Director Brig. Gen.(Ret.) James Hirai. […]

APCSS celebrates Women’s History Month

By |2014-08-29T16:12:49-10:00March 31st, 2011|Categories: Faculty|

by APCSS Public Affairs  Robin Burrell’s Story “Hi. My name is Robin and I have never had chicken pox,” began the tale of Robin Burrell. “On a more serious note, I’d also like to share something deeply personal that you must promise not to ever tell,” she adds “I… am a Lord of the Rings (LOTR) fan…atic.” This may sound a little like what one would hear on a social networking site, but some may find the information even more remarkable. […]

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