Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
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News Release

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# 07-138 
Dec. 7, 2007

The Asia-Pacific Collaborative Security Consortium portal recently received a complete overhaul in structure and functionality.  The portal in its new and improved form is now operational at http://apcsc.apan-info.net.  As the site continues to improve, its immediate goal is to provide a functional, community-enhancing virtual environment to energize the collaborative potential of the consortium.

APCSC is as much about people as it is about information technology.  The consortium is comprised of security professionals, both military and civilian, policy-makers, academics, and others from non-governmental and international organizations who have an interest in creating the conditions for enhanced regional security and response to the humanitarian imperative.  The APCSC portal is an on-line interactive collaborative resource that exists to bring these groups of people together so that they can share ideas and information on transnational comprehensive security and stability related topics, executive education, disaster management, as well as research and discussion in all of the above.  The ultimate intent is that we will all be better prepared to respond to or mitigate strategic shocks, natural or man-made disasters, and humanitarian crises within the Asia-Pacific region.

Site content will be, for the most part, user generated, so robust use of the portal by consortium members is highly encouraged.  For those wishing to share information of interest to fellow community members or others, to use available analytical tools, or just reach out and ask a question, this is the resource to do so. The portal has on-line collaboration tools such as blog, threaded discussions, document sharing and resource links.  Adobe Connect, which provides video over IP, real-time chat, white board, and survey/polling functions, is also available.

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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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