Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
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The Asia-Pacific Orientation Course was held from January 14-18, 2008 with 62 Fellows from the Pacific Command/component staff, and other key Asia-Pacific focused organizations in attendance.

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.

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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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