Looking at Security through Different Lenses

On November 13, 2012, in Courses, by PAO

The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) recently co-hosted a four-day seminar with the New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff College (NZDF CSC) entitled “Understanding, Shaping & Adapting to the Asia-Pacific Regional Security Architecture.” The four-day seminar, held Nov. 5-8 in Honolulu, was part of the NZDF CSC’s regional overview program. The seminar was [...]

93 Fellows complete Advanced Security Cooperation course 12-2

On October 31, 2012, in College, Courses, by admin

Ninety three senior military and civilian government leaders from 34 countries,  territories, and one international organization graduated October 31 from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies “Executive Course:  Advanced Security Cooperation.” Attending the regional security course were representatives from: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Timor-Leste, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, [...]

U.S. Strategic Rebalance: Asia-Pacific Perspectives

On October 29, 2012, in Conference, Workshop, by admin

The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is hosting a workshop this week on key considerations and opportunities associated with the United States’ strategic rebalance toward the Asia-Pacific region. Selected policy and flag level representatives from U.S. treaty partners and other key countries – including China, Russia, and India – are meeting to discuss the rebalance [...]

Lt. Governor speaks to ASC12-2 Fellows

On October 9, 2012, in Courses, by PAO

Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz addresses the 93 Fellows of the Advanced Cooperation Course being conducted at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Fort DeRussy.   Schatz spoke on organizational practices utilized  during the 2011 November APEC Summit held in Hawaii, and then along with faculty member, Dr. Lori Forman and APCSS director Lt. Gen. [...]

Building consensus on priorities in national security sector development in Indonesia

On September 27, 2012, in Courses, Outreach, Workshop, by admin

Indonesian MoD Secretary General Air Marshall Eris Herryanto (left) and U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel open the workshop. The Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies together with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian Defense University co-hosted a Security Sector Development Workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia Sept. 11-12 with the theme of “Building Consensus on Priorities [...]

73 graduate from Comprehensive Crisis Management course

On September 19, 2012, in College, Courses, by admin

Seventy-three military and civilian government leaders from 32 countries, territories, graduated September 18 from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies “Comprehensive Crisis Management Course.” Attending the regional security course were representatives from: Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, [...]

Identity, cyberspace and their impact on national security

On September 13, 2012, in College, Faculty, by admin

More than 40 international security practitioners gather for a group photo during the ‘Cyberia: Identity, Cyberspace and National Security’ workshop. The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies hosted the two-day workshop held Aug. 21-22 in Singapore with the Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program. At the workshop, participants focused on the issue of identity and security in Southeast [...]

Shutting Down the Mobile Phone and the Downfall of Nepalese Society, Economy and Politics

On September 13, 2012, in Faculty, Tekwani, by admin

The September issue of Pacific Affairs  includes an article co-authored by APCSS professor Shyam Tekwani. “Shutting Down the Mobile Phone and the Downfall of Nepalese Society, Economy and Politics” explores how an 88-day shutdown in mobile phone service in Nepal as part of an effort to curb violence contributed to increased public discontent. Authors Tekwani; [...]

APCSS jointly produces new publication

On August 30, 2012, in Azizian, Courses, Faculty, Faculty Articles, Research, by admin

On the eve of the APEC 2012 summit, which begins next week in Vladivostok, Russia, it is our pleasure to announce the publication of the volume “From APEC 2011 TO APEC 2012: American and Russian Perspectives on Asia-Pacific Security and Cooperation. ” Print PDF

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