Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
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# 07-059
April 10, 2007

APCSS Director visits Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

APCSS Director, retired Army Lt. Gen. Ed Smith, recently completed a trip to Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.  The trip focused on marketing current Honolulu-based and future Outreach program opportunities in each country, as well as discussions about course development and recruitment. It was also a chance for Lt. Gen. Smith the meet up with a number of APCSS Alumni.

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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.