Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
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# 07-076 
July 30, 2007

The third Asia-Pacific Orientation Course was held from July 23-27, 2007 with 63 Fellows from the U.S. Pacific Command, service component commands staff, and other key Asia-Pacific focused organizations in attendance. In addition, this was the first APOC course  attended by international Fellows from Australia, Brunei, New Zealand and Singapore.

This course provided an introduction to Asia-Pacific security, politics, protocols and challenges, while addressing U.S. interests in the region. The curriculum broadly examined: Security Foundations, Regional Security Perspectives, Country Specific Issues, Transnational, Governance, Development, & Security Cooperation Issues. Attention was given to both historical and emerging issues.

The next course, that will be offered in September.

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The APCSS addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the United States and 45 Asia-Pacific nations to its comprehensive program of courses and conferences, both in Hawaii and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.  The Center supports the U.S. Pacific Command’s objective of developing professional and personal ties among national security establishments throughout the region.  APCSS focuses on a multilateral and multi-dimensional approach to defining and addressing regional security issues and concerns.  The most beneficial result is building relationships of trust and confidence among future leaders and decision-makers within the region.

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