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Center News Workshops Center News...... 4-5 South Asian countries look at ways to better Foundation News...... 6 prepare for regional disaster response...... 22-23 Hails & Farewells...... 7 Upcoming Workshops ...... 23 Visitors...... 8-9 APCSS security dialogues in China ...... 24 Focusing on Comprehensive Health Security in the Lower .Mekong Region ...... 25 Courses Workshop Explores India-U.S. Cooperation...... 26 Faculty Publications...... 10-11 Afghanistan and Regional Security...... 26 Executive Course: Joint Global Security Seminar / Perspective on Advanced Security Cooperation ...... 12-13 Strategic Thinking...... 27 Foundations of Fellowship ...... 14 Trilateral Cooperation...... 28 Comprehensive Security Responses Asia-Pacific Security Trends, Challenges, to Terrorism Course...... 15 and Opportunities...... 28 Asia-Pacific Orientation Course ...... 16 Voices of APEC...... 29 Senior Asia-Pacific Orientation Course ...... 17 From APEC-2011 to APEC-2012 ...... 29 Course Calendar ...... 17 Senior Executive Course: Alumni Connections Transnational Security Cooperation...... 18 Alumni News...... 30-36 Building Communities of Interest ...... 19 Alumni Associations...... 37 Women, Peace & Security ...... 20-21 More Contacts...... 39
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2 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Director’s Message
uch is being made of the rebalanced U.S. Mstrategy reflecting a renewed emphasis on the Asia- Pacific region. Some in China see it as a containment strategy, some in the region wonder how the U.S. will shift its focus in these difficult economic times. Many are trying to quantify this development in numbers of ships, airplanes, or troops in the region. It seems to me, however, that some key points are generally being missed.
- As U.S. operations and presence are reduced in the Middle East, it was most appropriate for leaders to reset the priorities of our defense estab- lishment. That reset was to internal U.S. audiences, and while heard ex- ternally, should not be over-interpreted.
- The idea that China can, or should, be contained is silly. I can think of no other word - silly. The successful rise of China is to some measure dependent upon the United States. The continued vibrancy of the U.S. requires a positive, cooperative relationship with China.
- American involvement in the Asia-Pacific has long benefittedChina, and the region. I have heard this from several leaders from other nations of the region, and think it is difficult to argue otherwise.
- The global environment is fundamentally changed. Security and pros- perity are no longer zero-sum equations pitting on country or ideology against another in a win-lose proposition.
The rebalanced strategy is a natural evolution for the U.S. as the global environment continues to change. Our mission is to bring Fellows to- gether so that we can help build better security cooperation while meet- ing these changes head on. In other words, together we can change the world.
Sincerely,
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Leaf Director, APCSS
www.apcss.org 3 Maluhia Hall prepares for Grand Opening
Almost two years after the original ground breaking cer- “Haven of Rest” emony, Maluhia Hall will soon be open. The building The original Maluhia Hall dedication and grand opening is slated for August 24th. building was opened on Honored guests will include Senator Dan Inouye and Mr. April 27, 1943 as a recre- Center News Peter Verga, Chief of Staff, Office of the Under Secretary of ation center for the men and Defense (Policy) women of all of the armed services, including those Fellows of ASC12-2 will be the first course to have classes stationed in Hawaii and in the new wing 10,000 sq. ft. facility. The wing includes those passing through Ha- a 108-person plenary area and six seminar rooms that will waii while returning home allow for significantly more programs, classes, conferences from the war front. and educational opportunities. The cost-effective recon- figurable functionality and modularity of the seminar rooms Maluhia, which means and plenary walls and equipment emphasize the develop- "haven of rest," was one ment and strengthening of information gathering, fusion, of the largest of its kind analysis and presentation skills of U.S. and partner security in the world and the broad practitioners via an APCSS-unique activity-based, partici- lanai, spaciousness and pant-centered learning model. a feeling of the outdoors brought inside were some Maluhia Hall is also on track to achieve LEED Gold status, of the elements that made demonstrating sustainable excellence, energy efficiency, the building characteristi- resource conservation and long-term low-cost maintain- cally Hawaiian in atmo- ability. A rooftop photovoltaic system on Maluhia Hall will sphere. A variation of that further energy conservation goals. Ho’omaluhia means: To Check our website for the latest information and photos: cause or give peace, protect; www.apcss.org to arbirate between warring parties. 4 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Federal Executive Board honors APCSS employees APCSS employees were - Federal Supervisor of the recognized at the Honolulu- Year/Manager of the Year: Pacific Federal Executive Ms. Sheri Uyehara Board’s (FEB) 55th Annual - Leader of the Year: Cmdr. Excellence in Federal Gov- Paul (PJ) Tech, USN ernment Awards luncheon held April 13. - Exceptional Community Service: Lt.Col. Michael The annual luncheon honors (Mike) Mollohan, Sr., employees from many gov- USMC ernment agencies in Hawaii for their outstanding efforts, - Mentor of the Year: dedication, and contribution Lt.Col. Ronald (Ron) Sar- to the workforce and com- gent, Jr., USA munity. Each employee was The Federal Executive selected by his or her orga- APCSS employees who were recognized at the Honolulu-Pacific Boards (FEBs) were created nization. Federal Executive Board’s Excellence in Federal Government in 1961 to foster commu- Awards pose for a group photo. According to APCSS’ Fed- nication, coordination and eral Supervisor of the Year/ Mr. Kevin Cain, Mr. Chris- - Federal Employee of the collaboration among federal Manager of the Year Sheri topher Conde, Ms. Clarice Year (Clerical/Assistant): field agencies. FEBs build Uyehara: “When I think of Say, Ms. Carla Jean Jones, Ms. Dorothy (Dottie) interagency partnerships leadership I think about my Mr. Kevin Kruse, Mr. Vidal Kaneshiro and community involve- team. There’s a great quote (Kai) Badua, Mr. Dean Fu- ment to create and nurture - Federal Employee of the working relationships that by Betty Linton – ‘ Being jimoto, Mr. Paul Goto, Ms. Year (Professional/Admin/ a leader is not about mak- Debra Castro, Mr. John Ma- address issues of shared Tech): Mr. Robert (Mike) interest. ing yourself more powerful. cLean, Mr. Dalton Nouchi, Hogan It’s about making people and Mr. Daniel Park around you more power- ful.’ I think this quote is a great reminder that in an age where we’re having to do more with less, having an effective team is incred- ibly important to drive work results.” The APCSS awardees for 2012 are: - Team Excellence: Infor- mation Services Depart- ment – Mr. Frank (Brad) Ong, Mr. Jerome Sajulan, Mr. Jason Scott, Ms. Debra Fikac, Ms. Tessie Magaoay, Mr. Matthew Samson, Ms. Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Vice Admiral William Landay (left) visited APCSS in February. After meeting with the Center’s Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Leaf (center), Vice. Sharon Godwin, SSgt Jen- Adm. Landay and his party joined the center’s Dean of Academics Ambassador (Ret.) Lauren Mori- nifer Swain, USAF, Mr. Ian arty (right) and 13 other members of the APCSS staff and faculty for a roundtable discussion. Walker, Ms. Sheri Uyehara, www.apcss.org 5 Foundation News
Foundation Directors 2012-2013
Mr. Robin Campaniano
Mr. David Carey III, Esq.
Mr. Keith Gendreau
Mr. Tim Guard
Adm. (Ret.) Ron Hays, U.S. Navy
Mr. Don Horner
Mr. Duane Kurisu Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Leaf with Foundation directors Robert Wo, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hank Stackpole, USMC, and Foundation chairman Gerald Sumida. Ms. Constance Lau, Esq. The Foundation for the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies held their Mr. Warren Luke annual meeting at APCSS in May. After the formal meeting, the directors met Fellows attending the Advanced Security Cooperation course. Mr. Easton Manson
Mr. Nick Ng Pack The Foundation for the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is a non- profit corporation formed to support the mission of the Center. Using the Mr. William Paty extensive knowledge and expertise of a distinguished board of directors, the Foundation works with the Center to provide Subject Matter Expert sup- Mr. Alan Pflueger port, special program funding and community relations support.
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hank Stackpole, USMC
Mr. Gerald Sumida, Esq.
Mr. Art Tolkin
Dr. Lawrence Tseu
Mr. Steve Van Ribbink
Mr. Lee Webber
Mr. Robert Wo
Foundation Director Robert Wo meets ASC12-1 Fellows. 6 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Hails & Farewells
Personnel actions in terms of arrivals, Offices within the Admissions and from the Travel Section. Capt. Em- departures and transfers to new jobs at Business Operation division also saw ily Digman left the Army and was APCSS soared to 79 since Oct 2011. a lot of change. Col. Michael Smith replaced by Capt. Sarah Cummings The College of Security Studies was departed while Maj. Analisa Larkin, as the Center Judge Advocate. Con- host to a slew of personnel activity. Elizabeth Leong and Chelsie Hayles tractor Lisa Berry moved on, Jason Military instructors Lt. Col. Ronald joined a very busy conference team. Scott left the IT operation, and Tech. Sargent and Senior U.S. Army Fel- Crystal Purifoy also did a stint in that Sgt. Lester Clayton joined the Facili- low, Col. Michael Lwin departed, office before moving on to the Admis- ties Office. as did hard-working support staffers sions Office. As for the Executive Operation Group, Samantha Chung and Kylee Kim. In In other Admissions office activity, Maj. Steve Syngajewski separated the same period Lt. Col. John Lloyd Maj. Gregory Pleinis reported in to from the Air Force and Maj. Derrick
and Maj. James Popphan joined the Connor stepped in to become Chief,
1. Lt. Col. Eugene Bose, USMC (Ret) 2 4 2. Sgt. Jerrold Bali 6 3. Ms. Pearl Peiler, Registrar 4. Steven Syngajewski, USAF
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5. Dr. Saira Yamin 6. YNC Jamil Al-Amin, USN 7. Lt. Col. Ronald Sargent team, as did Maj. Tomiko Ballard become the Deputy Chief, Alumni. Strategy and Assessments. Staff Sgt. for a short time. Dr. Saira Yamin, a Chief Yeomen Jamil Al-Amin retired Jason Lasley was awarded a Joint South Asia, Middle East and Africa and Sgt. Jerrold Bali was reassigned. Service Achievement Medal as he be- expert, became our newest Associate Pearl Peiler was promoted to the Reg- came the first APCSS enlisted person Professor, along with other new arriv- istrar position, replacing Maj. Daniel to be selected as the Headquarters, als, Lt. Col. Reese Evers, and U.S. Hall. She was supported by summer U.S. Pacific Command Enlisted Per- Army Fellow Maj. Patrick Daulton. interns Basia Otto and Rayna Mu- son of the Quarter. The College also benefited from the nos. Intern Erin Moriki also joined Finally, we sadly mark the passing of work of a number of volunteers. the Alumni operation. Kaelene Foo one our extended APCSS “Ohana”. Ashleigh Stebbins, Lauren Eason, moved from the director’s office to Eugene (Geno) Bose, Lt. Col. USMC Brittany Mounce and Jingna Zhao Admissions and Yeomen Third Class (Ret), a military instructor from 2004- came as part of the Student Volunteer Katrina Coleman also joined the of- 2009, passed away in July 2012. Internship Program. Carlos Tijerina fice. also served as a summer intern. U.S. Elsewhere, in the Procurement and Air Force Academy Cadets Maiya Supply Division, Lt. Cmdr. Damien Perich, Melany Means and Sarah Clem was replaced by Lt. Cmdr. Pak pitched in to help. Ryan Perry. Deborah Dowell retired www.apcss.org 7 Visitors
(Left) Admiral Locklear, Command- er, U.S. Pacific Command, spoke to a group of Asia-Pacific Defense Attaches.
(Right) The President of French Polynesia visited the center for a roundtable on Oceania security.
(Left) Sharon Burke, Assistant Sec- retary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs, was briefed by center faculty.
(Right) Lieutenant General Wiercin- ski, Commander, U.S. Army Pacific received a briefing on the Asia- Pacific.
(Left) General Hurley (SEC04-2) visited to discuss how the Australian Defence Organization and APCSS can strengthen thier relationship.
(Right) Vice Admiral Brown (TSC10-1) gave a presentation at a cyber-security roundtable.
(Left) Lieutenant General Juancho Sabaan, Commandant of the Philip- pine Marine Corps provided a brief on activity in the Philippine Sea.
(Right) Ambassador Blake, the As- sistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, was briefed by faculty on the region.
8 CURRENTS Summer 2012 (Left) Australian Air Vice Marshal Mark Skidmore and Air Vice Mar- shal Melvin Hupfeld (TSC09-2) toured the Center’s new facilities.
(Right) South Korean Deputy Min- ister of Defense Sun Chul Lee is greeted by the Center’s Director, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf.
(Left) Admiral Haney of Pacific Fleet and APCSS Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf at a faculty briefing.
(Right) International Fellows from the National Defense University tour the center.
(Left) Ambassador Dan Mozena, in- coming U.S. Ambassador to Bangla- desh, received a country briefing on U.S. policy goals in Bangladesh.
(Right) Heidi Grant, Deputy Sec- retary of the Air Force and Center Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf at a faculty briefing.
(Left) Rear Admiral Kazumine Aki- moto attended a briefing on post- crisis recovery.
(Right) Harry Thomas, U.S. Ambas- sador to the Philippines with Center Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf and Col- lege Dean Amb. (Ret.) Moriarty.
www.apcss.org 9 Focus on the asia-pacific
The following are articles position on U.S. policy on Now” by Dr. Jeffrey Hor- uploads/2012/03/lloyd_ar- and papers written by APC- Asia as “Washington should nung published by The Dip- ticle.pdf> SS faculty members in their accept China’s preeminence lomat in March. According capacity as subject-matter on the Asian mainland while to Hornung, “Despite the Dr. Steven experts. The views in the staying focused on its domi- enormity of the disaster, Ja- Kim authored articles are their own. nant role in maritime Asia.” pan has made a remarkable an article However, Vuving argues recovery over the past year. which ap- that “thanks to globalization Still, ongoing problems Dr. Saira peared in the and new weapons technolo- with Fukushima and debris February East Yamin’s Op- gies, sea and land are now removal limit the pace of Ed entitled: Asia Forum titled “North part of a single strategic reconstruction. Japanese of- Korea’s succession: Kim “How a Gla- terrain in Asia” and “Mili- ficials are still debating the cier could Jong-un faces tough strate- tary power on the Eurasian lessons learned from this gic decisions.” Here, Kim Thaw Dan- landmass is increasingly disaster to allow them to be gerous India and Pakistan describes how “The Kim oriented seaward. As a re- better prepared in the fu- Jong-un regime now stands Freeze,” was featured in the sult, the United States may ture. The fact is that imple- Christian Science Monitor at a crossroads, and the find itself engaged, however mentation of these lessons country’s future depends on in April. Yamin looks at the reluctantly, with land pow- learned, as well as the speed impact of a recent avalanche whether it looks to the past ers at sea.”
Since the last Currents Mag- azine was published, APC- SS hosted two successful sessions of the “Executive Course: Advanced Security Cooperation,” which has been newly reformatted as a five-week course that focus- es on building relationships among mid-career leaders and decision makers. Its The 73 Fellows of ASC 11-2 represent more than 30 countries and territories. curriculum emphasizes the non-war fighting aspects of security and international relations and challenges Fellows to develop regional and transnational perspec- tives. Security is examined as a comprehensive compo- sition of political, economic, social, military, diplomatic, information and ecological dimensions. Seventy-three senior mili- tary and civilian govern- ment leaders representing thirty countries and territo- Deputy Secretary Amzad Ali ries graduated the Executive provides a presentation on his Admiral Samuel Locklear, U.S. Pacific Command Commander, and Course on October 12. home country, Bangladesh, Honolulu mayor Peter Carlisle, meet with Fellows of ASC 12-1 at the during ASC 11-2. mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony held May 28, 2012 on the grounds of Course Coordinator U.S. the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Navy Commander Christo- pher Van Avery was espe- cially impressed with how well the Fellows bonded, laysia, Maldives, Mauritius, and respective country’s their level of interactiv- Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, insights that each Fellow ity and how quickly they Papua New Guinea, Philip- brought to the table. grasped the concepts and pines, Republic of Korea, A second iteration of ASC opportunities that were Russia, Singapore, Sri graduated 89 senior military presented to them. Fellows Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, and civilian government hailed from Australia, Ban- Tonga, Turkey, Uruguay, leaders representing 36 gladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, United States and Vietnam. countries, territories and one Canada, Chile, China, Fiji, Cmdr. Van Avery was glad international organization India, Indonesia, Japan, Ma- for the diverse perspectives on June 5. Dr. Steven Kim leads an exercise on causal loops in crisis response during ASC 12-1. 12 CURRENTS Summer 2012 with the Women, Peace, and Security initiative, a grow- ing topic of importance that addresses the new and ex- panding security domain of internal security. Ms. Emilia A. Katsong, a senior Foreign Service of- ficer from Palau, said the course “really opened my eyes and raised my aware- ness of the security issues in the region. I walk away ASC12-1 included 89 Fellows from 36 countries and territories. from this program with a wealth of knowledge that I will be able to use in my day-to-day work and in the future.” Over the years, the ASC course has produced over 2,700 alumni. “It was 4 ½ weeks of education, im- provement and connection on the Asia-Pacific security environment, and I was privileged to be a part of it”, added Course Coordinator Air Force Lieutenant Colo- nel Reese Evers. ASC 12-1 Fellows Maj. Chuluunbat Sharkhuu and Brig. Gen. Zakeer Col. Somashankar Koganti, The next course will be held Abbasi meet for the first time. and Maj. Yoon Hee Lee, dis- cuss the complex relationship in September 2012. between military and diplomatic approaches to resolving ter- rorism. Building relationships is a key part of the APCSS Representatives from Af- Philippines, Republic of ghanistan, Australia, Ban- Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, ASC at-a-glance gladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Chile, China, Colombia, United States, Vietnam and (Since 1999) Timor-Leste, Fiji, India, the Association of Southeast Indonesia, Laos, Lebanon, Asian Nations attended and - 41 Classes Malaysia, Maldives, Mauri- contributed their perspec- -2,811 Fellows from tius, Micronesia, Mongolia, tives. 61 Countries /Territories Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Course Manager, Dr. Justin Palau, Papua New Guinea, Nankivell, praised a suc- Dr. Steven Kim leads an exercise on causal loops in crisis response during ASC 12-1. cessful first engagement www.apcss.org 13 Courses
Lieutenant Colonel Khomo Isaac Mohobo Fellows at the Advanced Security Coop- Senior Colonel Long Nguyen of Vietnam, of Lesotho, (center), embraces Captain eration Course 12-1 enjoy the opportunity (left), stands with APCSS Admissions Chief Mohd Zubil Mat Som of Malaysia, (left), to share their cultures and sample cuisine Tom Patykula, (right), at Pali lookout while after a game of volleyball at a Foundations from around the region at “A Taste of Asia- taking a city tour during the Transnational of Fellowship event for the Comprehensive Pacific.” Security Cooperation Course 12-1. Security Responses to Terrorism Course 12-1. Foundations of Fellowship experience. While being a Pacific Command provides together, Fellows learn to Worldwide, the instances participant of a course or them with insights on the appreciate the subtleties of are rare where a Korean seminar team will establish U.S. areas of interest. each other’s culture and of- military officer, a Tongan the initial connections, it is Teams are built through ten times find that they have government official and a the shared experiences that course exercises as well as much more in common than representative from Tanza- solidify them and keep them sporting events at Bellows. they ever expected. nia have the opportunity to connected long after the “A Taste of Asia-Pacific” Overall, the Foundations dialogue and work together commencement ceremony. offers Fellows in the ASC of Fellowship reduce barri- toward common secu- “Foundations of Fellow- an opportunity to share their ers to communication and rity goals. At APCSS, the ship” is a term that refers to culture through food, song strengthen relationships so Foundations of Fellowship the non-curricular aspects of and dance. the Fellows not only work routinely cultivate this type the courses. better together as a team to of dialogue and build life- Fellows attending APCSS long friendships that enable Some are educational, such courses live together in con- accomplish assignments and projects while participating positive contributions to the as a visit to the Polynesia tracted housing giving, them security environment. Culture Center to learn the opportunity to continue in a course, they also fa- more about Pacific Island the candid conversations cilitate lifetime networking nations or a tour of Oahu to that began in the seminar opportunities and collabora- learn more about the Hawai- rooms in a more relaxed set- tion to resolve national and ian culture. A trip the U.S. ting after hours. By living regional security challenges.
14 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism CSRT12-1
The 81 Fellows who attended CSRT 12-1 came from 47 countries and territories throughout the region and the world.
Eighty-one Fellows com- bique and Nepal. They also sharing, and identify ways peted the Comprehensive came from Pakistan, Papua to reduce obstacles to coop- Security Responses to Ter- New Guinea, Philippines, eration in the international CSRT at-a-glance rorism (CSRT) Course in South Korea, South Sudan, struggle against those who (Since 2004) March. Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swa- use terror to promote their The military and civilian ziland, Tanzania, Thailand, goals. - 16 Classes Tonga, Turkey, United participants who attended The next CSRT course will - 928 Fellows from States, Vietnam and Yemen. the four-week course came be held in February 2013. 80 Countries /Territories from 47 countries and terri- The Comprehensive Secu- tories, primarily throughout rity Responses to Terrorism the Asia-Pacific region, as Course provides key states well as other far reaches of in the Asia-Pacific region the globe. and other designated coun- Participating in the CSRT tries, the operational and course were representatives strategic-level skills neces- from Afghanistan, Australia, sary to enhance their ability Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bhu- to combat terrorism while tan, Belize, Brazil, Brunei, cooperating with other re- Cambodia, Canada, Chile, gional nations. It is also de- China, Colombia, Djibouti, signed to build relationships East Timor, Fiji, Finland, between and among the Hong Kong, India, Indone- United States and current sia, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyz- and future counterterrorism stan, Laos, Lebanon, Ma- practitioners of participating laysia, Maldives, Mauritius, countries, develop the trust Senior Superintendent Prakash Aryal debates the role of media Mexico, Mongolia, Mozam- and confidence necessary in national crisis with his seminar Fellows during the CSRT 12-1 for increased information course.
www.apcss.org 15 Courses Asia-Pacific Orientation Course APOC12-2 & Mobile APOC
The 118 Fellows from APOC 12-2 made up the largest class in center history.
The increasingly popular as well as the U.S. Coast the U.S. Agency for Interna- partner nations interacting Asia-Pacific Orientation Guard, USAID, and U.S. tional Development and oth- with regional security is- Course is bringing more Strategic Command. ers, completed the course. sues, whether experienced participants through the The next APOC was a spe- According to one graduate, or new to working with the doors of the Asia-Pacific cial “Mobile APOC” which he felt “very enlightened by Asia-Pacific, with two en- Center for Security Stud- was held in Washington, all the great presentations ablers. First, it provides a ies with the passing of each D.C.in April 2012. It was from the APCSS faculty and sound, current overview of class. the second time that the insightful comments from the actors and dynamics in In January 2012, 118 Fel- three-day course the region and lows completed the one- was co-hosted their relation- week course. It is the largest with the Defense ships to one an- class in APCSS history. Of Threat Reduc- other; and sec- the 118 Fellows, 19 were tion Agency ond, it develops international Fellows who (DTRA). practitioners’ awareness of came from as far away as As the United Australia, Canada, Japan, the need to form States rebalances and implement New Zealand, Philippines, its focus on the Singapore, and Taiwan. The coherent, inte- Asia-Pacific, grated and effec- majority of Fellows were there is greater from U.S. Pacific Command tive policies and demand for programs linked and other on island major information on component commands Fellows listen to orientation presentations during the first to one’s own na- issues in the Asia- day of the APOC 12-1 course. tional interests and Pacific Region. taking into account APOC at-a-glance Seventy-six Fellows from the other Fellows in atten- the interests of other nations (Since 2007) DTRA, the Office of the dance.” and actors. - 15 Classes Secretary of Defense and APOC provides secu- The next Asia-Pacific Ori- - 1,270 Fellows from 16 various service headquar- rity practitioners from the entation Course will be held Countries/Territories ters, as well as the Depart- United States, allies and key July 30-Aug. 3, 2012 in ment of Homeland Security, Honolulu. 16 CURRENTS Summer 2012 APCSS FY12/FY13 Calendar Senior Asia-Pacific * Note: Dates are subject to change. Please visit our website for the most current information. Orientation Course SEAPOC12-1 Course # Start Date End Date Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism (CSRT) 13-01 21-Feb-13...... 22-Mar-13
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) 12-01 16-Aug-12 ...... 18-Sep-12 13-01 21-Aug-13...... 14-Sep-13
The 19 Fellows who attended SEAPOC 12-1. Advanced Security Cooperation (ASC) 12-02 27-Sep-12...... 31-Oct-12 Nineteen Fellows com- Course (SEAPOC) builds pleted the Senior Executive upon existing Asia-Pacific 13-01 04-Apr-13...... 08-May-13 Asia-Pacific Orientation experiences regarding Course (SEAPOC) 12-1 on trends and current issues Transnational Security Cooperation (TSC) Jan. 20, 2012. shaping the Asia-Pacific 12-01 25-Jun-12...... 29-Jun-12 SEAPOC provides an over- security environment for view of the Asia-Pacific senior military officers. It 12-02 03-Dec-12...... 07-Dec-12 region to senior military is a highly-intensive course officers with respect for with a mix of electives that Asia-Pacific Orientation Course (APOC) greater demands on their focuses on specific issues as time and existing basis of needed by senior officers. 12-02 30-Jul-12...... 03-Aug-12 knowledge. It also directly The next course will be held 13-01 28-Jan-13...... 01-Feb-13 supports the U.S. Pacific in February 2013.
Command by providing its staff and supporting com- Senior Executive Asia-Pacific Orientation Course ponents a compressed and SEAPOC (SEAPOC) comprehensive educational At-A-Glance 13-01 06-Feb-13...... 08-Feb-13 environment. (Since 2008) The Senior Executive - 5 Classes Asia-Pacific Orientation - 68 Fellows Follow APCSS Rear Admiral John On the web at: www.apcss.org Weigold and Marc Workman discuss On Facebook (search) “Asia-Pacific regional security issues during the Center for Security Studies” SEAPOC 12-1 On Twitter at www.twitter.com/APCSS course.
www.apcss.org 17 Courses
Transnational Security Cooperation TSC11-2 & TSC12-1
The 24 Fellows of TSC 11-2 represented 21 different countries The 27 Fellows who completed TSC 12-1 hailed from more and an international organization. than 20 countries.
The Transnational Security course in December. They Cooperation (TSC) course included civilian and mili- is an intensive program for tary leaders from Afghani- current and future senior stan, ASEAN, Australia, regional influencers and Bangladesh, Cambodia, leaders. The curriculum Canada, China, Fiji, Indone- emphasizes the impact of sia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, current and future change in Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, the region, as impacted by New Zealand, Republic of regional and global security Korea, Russia, Thailand, the threats. United Kingdom, the United The course includes guest States and Vietnam. speakers, interactive semi- Most recently, 27 senior nar workshop scenarios executives from 24 loca- Participants of this senior addressing complicated tions and one international executive course share their transnational threats and organization completed experiences during class dis- discussions with senior U.S. the Transnational Security cussions. Pacific Command officials, Cooperation (TSC) course all intended to share per- in June. Participants came spectives and further inden- from Afghanistan, Australia, tify cooperative approaches Cambodia, Canada, China, TSC at-a-glance to transnational security is- Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, (Since 1999) sues of common concern. Malaysia, Maldives, Mon- golia, Nepal, New Zealand, Since December 2011, - 26 Classes Pakistan, Philippines, Rus- APCSS has hosted two TSC - 552 Fellows from classes. Twenty-four senior sia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Vietnam, as 40 Countries /Territo- executives from 21 coun- ries and 3 International tries and one international well as the Association of Organizations organization completed the Southeast Asian Nations.
18 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Virtual communities
Climate Change & Security Moderator: Dr. Scott Hauger
Confidence Building Measures Moderators: Dr. Saira Yamin & Dr. Rouben Azizian
Counter-Terrorism Moderator: Lt.Col. Michael Mollohan, Sr., USMC
Crisis Management Moderator: Ms. Jessica Ear
Exercise of Information Power Moderator: Mr. Herman Finley
Governance & Security Moderator: Dr. Steven Kim
Health Security Moderator: Dr. Jim Campbell
Maritime Security Moderator: Ms. Kerry Nankivell
Media, Conflict & Terrorism Moderator – Mr. Shyam Tekwani
Building Communities of Interest Organizational Development & Innovation Moderator: Dr.. Miemie Byrd Integral to the APCSS apcsslink.org are designed to stimulate mission is the building of discussion and collaboration Public Affairs/Social Media Communities of Interest similar functions or careers that satisfies both objec- Moderator: Ms. Mary Marko- (COIs) to advance security such as police, lawyers, tives. Participation in these vinovic doctors, public affairs spe- communities is not limited cooperation. By educating, Regional Security connecting and empowering cialists, etc.; and COIs are to actual person-to-person Cooperation Mechanisms our Fellows, we create op- also categorized by security contact - virtual communi- Moderator: Dr. Rouben Azizian portunities and an environ- issue. ties thrive on-line in secure ment for these communities, portals like APCSSLink. Senior Executive Forum APCSS Fellows and alumni Moderator: Mr. Herman Finley both actual and virtual, to often seek to enrich their To clarify understanding flourish. There are various knowledge of and capaci- of security-issue-related Science & Technology types of COIs, including but ties for certain security- communities, we offer a Moderator: Dr. Virginia Watson not limited to the popular related issues. Similarly, closer look at the following Weapons of Mass alumni associations which many participants discover COIs currently supported by APCSS faculty and staff Destruction & Nuclear Power are comprised of groups of aspirations for engaging Moderator: Dr. Bill Wieninger alumni linked together by brand-new security issues. and encourage your partici- country or location; there Whether enhancing one’s pation in areas that match Women, Peace & Security are COIs founded by func- established knowledge or your interests or goals. Moderator: Ms. Colleen Laughlin tion which tie groups of venturing into fresh areas alumni together based on of concern, APCSS COIs
www.apcss.org 19 focusing on women in the asia-Pacific WOMEN, PEACE & SECURITY (WPS) Among the 89 Fellows at- tending the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Stud- ies’ latest course were eight women from Oceania who are part of a new program focused on Women, Peace & Security (WPS). The program is a joint project between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense (Policy) with a goal to fur- ther develop the leadership qualities of WPS practitio- ners to help give voice to gender issues in the larger Eight women from Oceania participated in a special Women, Peace & Security security equation. Initiative held as part of the Advanced Security Cooperation course. Pictured are (l-r): Ms. Cynthia J. H. Duoribi (Papau New Guinea), Ms. Marjorie Deirera- According to Dr. Lori For- gea (Nauru), Ms. Taranaivini Leba Savoi (Fiji), Ms. Teleisia Malani (Tonga), Ms. man, “Too often, gender is- Ruby A. Kavaliku (Tonga), Chief Inspector Joanne H. Clarkson (Papua New Guinea), Ms. Carmel M. Tamiloenia (Papua New Guinea) and Ms. Emilia A. sues are discussed separate- Katosang (Palau). ly in stand-alone conferenc- es attended only by gender specialists. By participating they are working together According to Clarkson, “the ent organizations are using in the Advanced Security on a special WPS Fellows Women, Peace & Security women police officers and Cooperation Course, the Project and will remain con- Fellowship has been ben- how their inclusion in a WPS Fellows were exposed nected through a Commu- eficial to me personally and unit impacts their effective- to a comprehensive set of nity of Interest on WPS is- professionally. One benefit ness in domestic violence security issues while simul- sues. If the overall effort is was a chance to connect to cases as well as what type taneously introducing their successful, the project may another Fellow from Nauru of training we can do from concepts and perspectives expand to other participant who runs a safe house. a regional perspective,” said to a broad range of tradi- countries and may become From her I was able to learn Clarkson. tional and non-traditional informally embedded in the what was happening in Nau- By attending the Advanced security practitioners. The Fellows selection process in ru. How their police system Security Cooperation course combination empowers all the future. works in terms of training, she said her appreciation of the Fellows in the course Chief Inspector Joanne women police officers, and for her region has grown to appreciate the role of Clarkson, Director of Cor- attitudes towards domestic tremendously. “It gave me WPS issues in the broader porate Planning for the violence.” a chance to focus on differ- security equation and the Papua New Guinea Police “One of my regional roles ent parts of the region and value of the gender-based got involved in the Women, is as Deputy Chair of the the issues they face. I now perspective.” Peace and Security Fellow- Pacific Islands Chief of have a better understanding This inaugural group is ship through an advisor who Police Women’s Advisory of issues that will eventually from the Pacific Islands. works at the PNG-Australia Network. It was very inter- impact my sub region,” said As part of the program, Law & Justice Partnership. esting to hear how differ- Clarkson. “The knowledge
20 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Marjorie Deireragea, Safe House Counselor for Home Affairs Department of Nauru, discusses women’s involvement in security issues with her seminar Fellows during ASC 12-1. and the connections I’ve wealth of knowledge that in countries threatened and Women, Peace & made in this course will I will be able to use in my affected by war, violence, Security Links: help me as I advance in my day-to-day work and in the and insecurity. Achieving career.” future.” this goal is critical to our For a video introduction to APCSS’ involvement with Ms. Emilia A. Katsong, a According to the U.S. national and global secu- Women, Peace & Security senior Foreign Service of- National Action Plan on rity. Inclusion of women go to http://www.youtube. ficer from Palau, said the Women, Peace & Security, in professional education com/watch?v=IDm6WevSP course “really opened my the goal is as simple as it is programs such as APCSS qI&feature=plcp eyes and raised my aware- profound: to empower half is one of the ways the U.S. government is implement- ness of the security issues the world’s population as For more information on ing this program. in the region. I walk away equal partners in preventing the U.S. National Action from this program with a conflict and building peace Plan on Women, Peace, and Security go to http:// www.whitehouse.gov/sites/ default/files/email-files/ APCSS instructor Dr. Lori US_National_Action_Plan_ Forman, (left), and Jane Mosbacher Morris, (right), on_Women_Peace_and_ from the Secretary of State’s Security.pdf Office of Global Women’s Issues provide faculty and For more information on fellows with a lecture on the other countries’ National State Department’s Women, Action Plan’s on Women, Peace & Security Initia- tive during the Advanced Peace, and Security go to: Security Cooperation Course http://www.peacewomen. 12-1. org/pages/about-1325/na- tional-action-plans-naps
www.apcss.org 21 South Asian countries look at ways to better prepare for regional disaster response
The 40 workshop participants included 14 APCSS alumni.
How can the countries of (SAARC) countries as well cies” from Harvard’s Dr. South Asia better cooper- as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Herman “Dutch” Leonard. ate in the planning and and Maldives to consider These were complemented response to natural disas- integrated approaches to with a host of presentations ters? This was the topic of a response to regional disas- by high level officials who workshop held April 22-28 ter. It focused on integrated, had important experience in Cambridge, Mass. The comprehensive approaches to share in disaster manage- Workshops Asia-Pacific Center for Se- that involve multiple agen- ment cooperation. They curity Studies (APCSS), in cies and civil society and included: Amb. Nick Burns, collaboration with the Near address not only responses former Under Secretary East South Asia Center for to disasters, but collabora- of State for Policy, who Strategic Studies (NESA) tion in prevention, prepara- provided an overarching and the Harvard Kennedy tion and recovery. perspective of political dy- School (HKS) of Govern- It was attended by 40 se- namics in the region; Mr. ment hosted the weeklong curity cooperation practi- James Schear, Deputy As- ‘U.S.-South Asia Leader tioners and subject matter sistant Secretary of Defense Engagement Program” at experts, 14 of whom were for Policy (Partnership Harvard University. APCSS alumni. According Strategy) who presented on This workshop, the second to APCSS Director Lt. Gen. “U.S. DoD Support to South in a series, expanded par- (Ret.) Dan Leaf this work- Asia Disaster Response;” ticipation beyond the initial shop “leveraged our faculty Adm. (Ret.) Patrick Walsh, Afghanistan-Pakistan-India expertise and our network former Commander, Pacific -U.S. participants of a May of fellowship to address a Fleet, on his experience as 2011 workshop which con- topic of great interest in the the Commander for U.S. centrated on the security Asia-Pacific.” military support to the Japan earthquake, tsunami, and dynamics among them. It The week began with a brought together govern- nuclear disaster response series of interactive lec- effort; and, Ms. Juliette ment officials and profes- tures on the “Framework sionals from the U.S. and Kayyem, former Assistant for Risk Management” and Secretary of Intergovern- South Asian Association “Routine Crisis Emergen- for Regional Cooperation mental Relations for the 22 CURRENTS Summer 2012 More WORKSHOP News Department of Homeland collated throughout the week and refined at the Security during the Gulf Interagency Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism oil spill and now a journal- workshop’s end by a nom- ist for Boston Globe and a inated conference group July 9-13, 2012 in Hua Hin, Thailand Harvard lecturer, looked at and thereafter validated by APCSS, in collaboration with Joint United States Military As- the politics of a crisis event the plenary. sistance Group Thailand (JUSMAGTHAI) and the Royal Thai through the lens of her ex- The workshop recommen- Armed Forces, conducted a security workshop focused on the Thai interagency process as it relates to countering violent ex- perience in the BP Oil leak dations largely centered crisis. tremism. Read more at http://www.apcss.org/thailand-outreach- around the need for SAA- workshop-focuses-on-security-sector-development/ Captain Jim McPherson, RC to be appropriately The Environment and Security in the Pacific Island former US Coast Guard invigorated to be able to Region: Priority, Risks, Challenges, and Actions for a spokesman during the fulfill a coordination role, Secure Future Gulf Oil Spill, discussed especially in crises that dealing with the media in have widespread cross- Aug. 6-10, 2012 in Honolulu crisis. Complementing his border impacts. Partici- This workshop’s goal is to develop a better understanding of the presentation was a look at pants throughout the week security risks posed by processes of environmental change in the evolving effects of so- remarked on the value the Pacific Islands Region. On the basis of this improved under- cial media in emergency/ they placed on the event: standing, we hope to identify specific actions that may be taken crisis situations provided by “The workshop built trust to address such risks. At the conclusion of this workshop, partici- Molly McPherson, a public and confidence in working pants will present a set of recommendations that may assist the relations consultant with each other in future efforts of governments in the region, key regional organizations disaster responses.” and other stakeholders, as they confront the diverse security chal- Other presentations in- lenges likely to emerge in the near future. Read more at: http:// cluded: “Operationalizing One senior participant www.apcss.org/environment-security-in-the-pacific-islands- Regional Response” by Phil remarked to the plenary at region-to-be-discussed-at-workshop/ the end of the workshop Mead, Center of Excellence; Cyberia: Identity, Cyberspace and National Security “Operational Considerations that South Asia in its evo- and Lessons Learned” by lution from national self- Aug. 21-22, 2012 in Singapore Bill Berger of USAID Di- reliance to globalization The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Alumni rector for Asia; and “NGO had bypassed an important Continuing Engagement two-day workshop entitled ‘Cyberia: Role in Disaster Manage- and vital step – the invigo- Identity, Cyberspace and National Security’ will focus on the is- ment” by Jean Hacken rating of regional institu- sue of identity and security in Southeast Asia. The region, one tions and relationships. of the most ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse in the (IRD). world, is also host to deeply entrenched ethnic hostility creating Disaster management, The presentations en- security concerns among the countries. The workshop will exam- he remarked, is an area abled participants to work ine national, ethnic and cultural self-representations in the cyber where such relationship throughout the week in domain, the increasing impact on the social, political, economic and institution-building small groups to apply their development and security in the region and identify best practices has great promise. lessons within the South to manage identity-based issues in cyberspace. Asian context using a se- Based on the success of Maritime Security Challenges (MSC) 2012 this program, APCSS, ries of regional scenarios Oct. 1-3, 2012 in Victoria, BC, Canada to guide deliberations and NESA and the Kennedy Maritime Security Challenges (MSC) 2012, the fifth iteration in tease out critical insights. School continue discus- sions to cooperate in the the successful MSC conference series, will take place in Victo- Each day the small groups ria, BC, Canada from Oct. 1 - 3, 2012. MSC 2012 is presented future by offering such briefed their plenary col- by Royal Roads University in cooperation with Maritime Forces leagues on the results of seminars annually, on Pacific of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Asia-Pacific Center their work and received strategic issues of signifi- for Security Studies. APCSS professors Dr. Justin Nankivell and critical feedback. Recom- cance. Ms. Jessica Ear will be leading panel discussions. For more infor- mendations for action were mation go to: http://www.mscconference.com/
www.apcss.org 23 Workshops APCSS team conducts security dialogues in China
An Asia-Pacific Center Sea Studies. APCSS alumni including energy, food, wa- The team gathered many for Security Studies team events were also held in ter, and cyberspace security. useful insights, contacts, recently travelled to China Shanghai, Beijing, and This was the fourth in a and ideas for further col- to improve relations with Hong Kong. series of annual visits by laboration with Chinese academic and security prac- “These meetings provided APCSS to China since partners on issues of com- titioner counterparts and an opportunity to reconnect 2009. mon interest. develop opportunities for with previous partners and future discussions. old friends, but also to begin developing relationships “We had the oppor- with a broader base of secu- tunity to address com- rity practitioners in greater plex issues ... and to China,” said the team’s academic lead, APCSS pro- gain both professional fessor Herman “Butch” Fin- and personal insight ley. “We also developed a into the country.” deeper, more personal sense of the massive changes tak- APCSS Director Lt. Gen. ing place in China.” (Ret.) Dan “Fig” Leaf trav- The trip was Leaf’s first elled with a team of seven visit to a foreign country as to China for exchanges of APCSS Director, and his Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf, APCSS Director, engaging in secu- ideas and perspectives with first time to mainland China. rity dialogues with Mr. Yang Jiemian, the President of the Shanghai Institutes of International Studies (SIIS) and his partners, security practi- “This was a rich and pro- delegation during discussions in Shanghai. tioners, and alumni in sev- ductive trip,” said Leaf. eral major cities from April “We had the opportunity to 7-17. The theme of the address complex issues in discussions was “Securing positive, thoughtful discus- Shared Prosperity,” which sions. It was helpful for me elicited enthusiastic partici- to connect with several of pation from a broad range our alums in China, and to of institutions, including gain both professional and the Shanghai Institute for personal insight into the International Studies, Tongji country.” University, the Shanghai Academy of Social Sci- Discussion topics ranged ences, the Chinese Acad- from maritime security, the emy of Social Sciences, the South China Sea, and the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center UN Convention on the Law for Global Policy, the Hong of the Sea to regional orga- Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf and members of the APCSS Team Kong Police Headquarters, nizations and their impact listen intently during discussions led by Dr. Huang Ping, on security in Asia. Other Director-General of the Chinese Academy of Social Sci- the Hong Kong Marine De- ences (CASS) in Beijing. partment, and the National discussions covered non- Institute for South China traditional security issues
24 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Focusing on Comprehensive Health Security in the Lower Mekong Region
As agricultural areas be- sis Management. In total, 36 as SARS, swine come more populated the participants from Thailand, flu and avian risk of humans contracting Vietnam, Cambodia and flu, participants diseases from animals in- Lao PDR, as well as repre- discussed policy creases. How this happens sentatives from regional and recommenda- and its impact on security international organizations, tions for ad- was the focus of a recent such as the World Health dressing security “Comprehensive Health Se- Organization and USAID, threats raised by curity” workshop held in the convened for the workshop health issues. Lao People’s Democratic in Vientiane. The key inter- Republic. The first of its The workshop, held from dependency kind, the workshop was co- June 12-15, focused on between animal, hosted by the Asia-Pacific building a strategy for environment and Center for Security Studies regional security coopera- human health is and the Lao PDR Ministry tion connected to zoonotic a concept that of Health. (transmitted between ani- has come to be All four of the states in- mals and humans) disease characterized cluded in the Lower Me- outbreaks among the Lower as One Health, kong Initiative participated Mekong countries. With which partici- through representation from over 70 percent of newly pants recognized the ministries of Public emerging infectious human as an important Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Hirai (left) and Amb. (Ret.) Health, Defense, Agricul- diseases caused by human security issue. Salmon (right) at That Dam, in ture, Foreign Trade and Cri- contact with animals, such The four-day Vientiane, Laos. multilateral strategies and standardize workshop concluded with health planning from the eight recommendations that international to the inter- participants agreed to at- ministerial levels. Third, tempt to implement in their countries should strengthen respective regions. networks, with which First, participants agreed APCSS hopes to assist via that they should each advo- Communities of Interest, a cate the strategic nature of broad-based global collabo- One Health. One possibility ration including a virtual is to expand the South East platform where alumni and Asian One Health Univer- workshop participants can sity Network, conceived maintain dialogue. Fourth, by Indonesia and Viet- One Health planning and nam, to all of the ASEAN implementation requires a member states. Second, whole of society engage- The 36 workshop participants came from Thailand, Vietnam, ment due to its multisectoral Cambodia, Laos, and regional and international organizations. Lower Mekong countries should develop common and transdisciplinary nature.
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www.apcss.org 25 Workshops Workshop Explores India-U.S. Cooperation
Experts came together to stakeholders and commen- discuss “Exploring India- tators from both countries, U.S. Cooperation: Safe- representing views includ- guarding Prosperity in the ing defense, foreign affairs, Indian Ocean” at a work- trade, law enforcement, shop in Mumbai last Febru- and customs and immigra- ary. The three-day workshop tion. Participants compared was co-hosted by the Ob- national and agency per- server Research Foundation spectives and identified and (Delhi) and the Asia-Pacific prioritized opportunities in Center for Security Studies. the maritime domain. Workshop participants discuss shared opportunities for furthering security and prosperity in the region. “This workshop helped to The invitation-only work- build a shared understand- shop is envisioned as the ing of opportunities in the first in a series of focused Thirty-seven officials Indian Ocean across a far- discussions involving the from both India and United States and India on the United States flung maritime community,” participated in the said workshop lead, APCSS themes related to the mari- “Exploring India-U.S. professor Kerry Nankivell. time domain of the wider Cooperation” work- Indo-Pacific region. shop in She added that it brought Mumbai. together a diverse group of
Afghanistan and Regional Security by Jason Tudor, GCMC Public Affairs States. Also sending rep- The conference was almost Read more on the GCMC resentatives were Kazakh- one year in the making, ac- website at: http://www.mar- The future of Afghanistan stan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, cording to organizers. shallcenter.org and what might happen Tajikistan, Turkey and Uz- in that nation after 2014 bekistan. took center stage during a The cosponsored event three-day conference at the included seven participants George C. Marshall Euro- from the Marshall Center, pean Center for Security four from the Near East Studies March 13-15. South Asia Center for Stra- “Afghanistan and Regional tegic Studies, and one from Security: Current Trends the Asia-Pacific Center and Future Challenges” for Security Studies. The included 17 participants Army’s Foreign Military from 11 countries includ- Studies Office at Fort ing Afghanistan, China, Leavenworth, Kan., also Participants in the “Afghanistan and Regional Security” work- India, Russia and the United provided a representative. shop came from 11 countries.
26 CURRENTS Summer 2012 The Fellows of the Joint Global Security Seminar. Joint Global Security Seminar Twenty-three Fellows from Australia’s Command and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Hirai (left) presents a memento to Mr. Staff College (ACSC) came to Hawaii to be part of the Ross Sovann (right) (CCM 08-2), the Deputy Secretary “APCSS-ACSC Joint Global Security Seminar.” This General and Head of Emergency Coordination Center, five-day workshop held Oct. 17-21, 2011 in Honolulu National Committee for Disaster Management, Govern- was co-hosted by APCSS and the Australian Com- ment of Cambodia; following his presentation at the mand and Staff College. Comprehensive Health Security Workshop The Fellows were a part of the ACSC’s Global Secu- Comprehensive Health Security continued from page 25 rity Issues elective. The goals of the seminar are to gain a better understanding of the nature of post-Cold Fifth, education and train- and have already indicated War power shifts in the international system; identify ing pertaining to One Health an interest in attending a common approaches to dealing with traditional and should be harmonized with second conference with transnational security challenges in the Asia-Pacific mainstream health educa- more focus on the veteri- region; develop critical thinking and analytical skills; tion. Sixth, public-private nary aspects of One Health. and understand capabilities, organizational structures partnerships should be The Comprehensive Health and roles of the military forces in other nations. encouraged, so Ministries Security workshop was of Health, Agriculture and well-received and marked Finance, the Asian Develop- the beginning of a growing Perspective on Strategic Thinking ment Bank and the World initiative to recognize health Bank should collaborate on In April, APCSS Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan “Fig” security as an essential Leaf spoke about “An Asia-Pacific Perspective on this emerging security issue. component of national and Seventh, the government Strategic Thinking” at the National Security Man- transnational security. The agement Course at The Maxwell School of Syracuse should have open dialogues workshop attracted the at- with the public on health University. His speech covered regional issues such as tention of Mr. Chris Castro, climate change, water security, the South China Sea, issues. Finally, countries Director of Multilateral Af- should conduct regular sim- China and Taiwan, and stability on the Korean Penin- fairs, U.S. Department of sula. ulation exercises and train- State, as well as Ambassa- ing to ensure preparedness. dor David Carden, the U.S. The National Security Management Course (NSMC) While One Health empha- Ambassador to ASEAN. is a two-week executive education course for senior sizes the interdependency Dr. James Campbell, a co- civilian and military leaders who are responsible for of veterinary, environmental academic lead with Profes- the national security interests of their respective orga- and human health, partici- sor Jessica Ear, confidently nizations. It explores the wide range of emerging man- pants noted the underrepre- proclaims the workshop to agement challenges facing domestic and international sentation of veterinary and be a “tremendous, ground- security professionals. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leaf attended environmental specialists breaking success.” this course in 2000 as a brigadier general.
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Trilateral Cooperation Representatives from the United States, Australia and Japan discussed the future of trilateral cooperation during a workshop held in Honolulu, Feb. 7-8, 2012. Hosted by the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Fellows discuss transnational security trends and what strategies can be developed to respond to the workshop brought to- existing and emerging security challenges in the region. gether members of the Tri- lateral Strategic Dialogue APCSS- New Zealand Defense Force Command and the Security and De- fense Cooperation Forum. and Staff College Seminar on Asia-Pacific Security During the workshop, par- Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities ticipants discussed issues of mutual interest, including maritime security and how New Zealand Defense Force Command and Staff College Fellows participated in a spe- to improve the efficiency, cial workshop at APCSS held Nov. 21-22, 2011. The Fellows gain a better understand- coordination, and policy- ing of the nature of regional power shifts, particularly as they relate to the U.S., China, relevance of trilateral coop- and India. They also had an opportunity to exchange perspectives on key transnational eration between the United security trends, especially in the maritime, economic and natural disasters areas; develop States, Australia, and Japan. collaborative approaches to existing and emerging security challenges and identify best practices in the functioning of national security institutions. Rear Admiral J.R. Steer, Vice An interagency delegation Chief of New Zealand Defence Force led from the United States in- the NZDF CSC team which included 45 cluded representatives from multilateral course members plus NZDF the Department of Defense, Staff. APCSS was the final stop in a the State Department, Joint 12-day overseas study tour which also Staff and U.S. Pacific Com- included New Caledonia and Vietnam. mand.
International Fellows listen to a lecture on the regional impact of New Zealand in Oceania and the Asia-Pacific during the APCSS-NZDF CSC Trends, Challenges and Opportunities Seminar held in November 2011.
28 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Voices of Asia-Pacific Youth “Security is vital for trade – security is the cornerstone of economic prosperity,” said one young delegate when asked why regionanl security is important. The doors of the Asia- Pacific Center for Security Studies auditorium were opened last November to welcome then Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Pat- rick M. Walsh, who spoke From APEC-2011 to APEC-2012: to more than 120 students and educators from 21 Asia- Challenges and Op- Pacific Economic Coopera- portunities for Re- tion (APEC) economies. gional Security and Thirty of the students were Energy Cooperation from Kamehameha Schools here in Hawaii and all were A full-day roundtable en- delegates of the “Future Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Patrick Walsh pro- titled “From APEC-2011 poses solutions to security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region Voices of APEC” program. “Voices” delegates. to APEC-2012: Chal- The delegates represent lenges and Opportunities most of the 21 APEC mem- Adm. Walsh began his ad- relations has always been for Regional Security ber economies and were dress by saying that when a willingness of countries and Energy Coopera- here to participate in the he received the invitation to work together with their tion” was held at APCSS program, which to speak to the “Voices” neighbors to settle their dif- on November 15, 2011. included a week of discus- delegation, he “jumped at ferences. The event was conducted in partnership with the sions, tours and contact with the opportunity of a frank During the concluding Maritime State University business leaders from the discussion on security and question-and-answer ses- (MSU) of Vladivostok, region. Then acting APCSS stability – a security that sion, one delegate from Sin- Russia and Far East- Director Army Brig. Gen. meant freedom from threats gapore asked about transna- ern Federal University (Ret.) James T. Hirai opened and coercion.” He further tional terrorism and piracy, (FEFU) of Vladivostok, the session with questions emphasized that “security while a delegate from South Russia. The speakers, rep- on the topic of connections and stability will not take America asked about poten- resenting MSU, FEFU, between economy and secu- place on their own ” tial for the U.S. and China and APCSS as well as rity, which got an immedi- He then used a short pre- to further cooperation. the East-West Center and ate reply from a Peruvian sentation that emphasized Adm. Walsh philosophically PACOM, emphasized the delegate. that the Asia-Pacific area stated that the sea, “offers importance of innova- is massive, diverse, and many ways to bridge differ- “Security is vital for trade – tive security thinking, fraught with deep histori- ences between countries.” security is the cornerstone evaluated regional institu- cal and sovereignty issues. of economic prosperity,” the “Personal relationships with tion building and role of He trained his focus on the young delegate answered. leadership of other coun- APEC, discussed Russia’s South China Sea, calling it Seemingly impressed by the tries are vital to countering evolving role in the Asia- the “pivot area” for security quick response, Hirai para- terrorism,” Walsh stated, Pacific and exchanged and stability, and that what phrasing Dr. Joe Nye said “and closer relations and perspectives on energy happens in the South China “Security is like oxygen. We the sharing of intelligence and maritime security Sea has great impact for the take if for granted until it and information are vital to trends in the region. is gone, then we know how economies in the region. increasing security.” valuable it is.” He suggested that the key to success in international www.apcss.org 29 Promotions India Adrian Wattimena, EC02- Neeraj Bali, EC03-3, was 3 and CSRT06-3, was pro- promoted to major general. moted to Director of Asia Afghanistan Affairs, State Intelligence A.K. Siwach, ASC09-1, Agency of Indonesia. Mr. Mujeeb Monib, was promoted to major gen- Japan ASC10-2, was promoted to eral. Chief of Staff, Presidential Koichiro Bansho, EC00-1 Protective Service. Pranav Jaiswal, CCM08-3, was promoted to brigadier and CRC08-1, was promot- Australia general. ed to lieutenant general and assigned as Commander of Raymond Griggs, TSC10- Syed Ata Hasnain, EC00-2, 3rd Division, Middle Army. 2, was promoted to vice was promoted to lieutenant Kazakhstan admiral and appointed Chief general and is commanding of Navy. the Indian Army’s Strategic Ms. Mira Yermekova,
Alumni Bangladesh 15th Corps in Kashmir. ASC11-1, was promoted as Deputy Director of Ameri- Mr. Md Sirajul Haider, Mr. Rajat Sachar, EC01-1, ca’s Department. ASC10-2, was promoted to was promoted to Economic Joint Secretary. Adviser in the Ministry of Elnara Bainazarova, ASC10-1, was promoted to Bhutan Finance, New Delhi. Rear Admiral Sudhir Pil- Director of the International Mr. Dorjic Kinzang, lai, EC03-3, became the 9th Studies Department at the ASC10-2, was promoted to chief of Staff (COS), An- First President of the Re- Political Consular at Bhu- daman and Nicobar Com- public of Kazakhstan Foun- tan’s Embassy in Bangla- mand. dation. desh. Indonesia Korea Cameroon Rujito Asmoro, ASC10-2, Jin Gyu Lee, EC05-2, was Emmanuel (Bill) Onana was promoted to colonel. promoted to brigadier gen- Essomba, ASC10-2, was eral and assigned to G-2 of promoted to commander Mr. Evan Laksmana, Third ROK Army. and selected as Chief of ASC10-1, earned a Ful- Laos Cameroon Navy Shipyard. bright Ph.D. Scholarship Mr. Bounleua Phandan- Cambodia in Political Science at the Maxwell School of Citizen- ouvong, EC05-2, was pro- Vanna Chea, EC06-2, was ship and Public Affairs, moted as Deputy Director promoted to major general. Syracuse University, New General, Ministry of For- Comoros York. eign Affairs. Mr. Anfane Said Air Commodore Adrian Madagascar M’Changama, EC07-2, R. Wattimena, EC02-3 and Jean Claude Rakotoari- was promoted to Port Man- CSRT06-2, was promoted soa, CCM08-3, was pro- ager of the Port of Comoros. as Director of Asian Affairs moted to lieutenant colonel at the State Intelligence Hong Kong and appointed as Chief, Agency. International Relations Ser- Steve Wordsorth, CSRT10- Sunoto Rakimin, EC07-1, vice, Military Cabinet of the 1, was promoted to Chief was promoted to colonel Presidency. Superintendent of Police. and assigned as Defence At- taché of Indonesia to Vien- tiane, Laos. 30 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Promotions
Malaysia Moti Gurung, CSRT08-2, Mohammad Asif Sandila, moted to brigadier general Adon Shalan, ASC11-1, was promoted as Chief In- SEC07-1, was promoted to and assigned as Deputy was promoted to First Ad- vestigation Director of the admiral and appointed as Commander, Western Com- miral and appointed the National Investigation De- Chief of Naval Staff. mand. Regional Commander for partment. Mr. Shahid Anwar Khan, George Fernandez, Southern Malaysia. Suresh Sharma, EC06-3, EC05-3, was promoted as CSRT09-2, was promoted Lieutenant Colonel MD was promoted to brigadier Additional Secretary, Gov- to colonel and is serving as Sahalan Mazlan, CSRT09- general. ernment of Pakistan and a contingent commander in 2, completed the Malaysian Sarad Giri, CSRT10-1, assigned as Chief Commis- Haiti under the United Na- Armed Forces Defence was promoted to brigadier sioner Income Tax in the tions Stabilization mission. College, earning a Master’s general. Rawalpindi Region. Abdurasad Sirajan, in Social Science, Military Rishav Dev Bhattarai, Admiral Mohammad Asif SSTR06-1, was promoted Strategic. CCM09-1, was promoted to Sandila, SEC07-1, was to major and assigned as an Salleh Mat Rasid, EC05-2, Additional Inspector Gen- honored by the President Action Officer for Western was promoted to Commis- eral in the Armed Police of Islamic Republic of Mindanao and Case Officer sioner of Police. Force. Pakistan with the highest at the National Intelligence military award in recogni- Coordinating Agency. Maldives Inspector General Shailen- tion for his long meritorious Sri Lanka Abdulla Phairoosch, dra Kumar Shrestha, service. CSRT08-2, was promoted Rohan Pathirage, ASC09- CCM11-1, was awarded a Palau double promotion as Inter- as Chief of the Armed Po- 1, was promoted to Air Vice nal Security Commander lice Force. Former Vice President Marshal. (Joint Interagency Task Prem Prakash Thapa, Elias Chin, SEC05-3, was H.W.W. Erandana He- Force, 17 SAARC Summit) ASC10-1, was promoted to elected as a Senator, Palau mawardana, CCM10-1, and as Head of Operations major general. He is work- National Congress. was promoted as Assistant Directorate in the Maldives ing in the Inspector Gen- Mr. Norvert Yano, EC03-1, Director, District Disaster Police. eral’s office. was promoted to Director, Management Unit. Mongolia Anand Adhikari, CSRT06- Ministry of Justice. Malikage Don Daminda, Nyamdorj Gonchigdorj, 3, was promoted to colonel. Papua New Guinea CSRT10-1, was promoted EC08-2, was promoted to New Zealand Mr. Bruno Maika, EC00-1 to Senior Superintendent of Police. colonel. High Commissioner Geoff and SEC08-1, was pro- Sainbold Batsaikhan, Randal, SEC01-1, com- moted as Director General, Thailand CSRT12-1, was promoted to pleted assignments as High National Intelligence Orga- Sumon Chongvoranond, major. Commissioner for New nization. ASC11-1, was promoted to Nauru Zealand to Malaysia, Brunei Mr. Ian Jinga, EC02-1, group captain. and South Africa and he was promoted to Director Mr. Ruskin Tsitsi, was pro- Piyamputra Chatupot, earned a Doctorate in Diplo- General, Office of Security ASC11-2, was promoted moted to Deputy Commis- matic Studies from the Aus- Coordination Agency. sioner of Police. as Chief of the Phetchaburi tralian National University. Philippines Governor’s Office. Mr. Iven Notte, EC03-2, Pakistan earned a degree at the Uni- Emmanuel Bautista, UNITED STATES versity South Pacific in Fiji. Chaudhry Naghman, SSD10-1, was promoted to Colonel (Ret.) Eugene CCM08-1, was promoted to lieutenant general and ap- Nepal O’Nale, EC98-3, was pro- commodore and is studying pointed to Chief of Army. moted as Deputy Chief of Mahesh Karki, EC04-3, at the Naval Postgraduate Elmer “Bong” Reboya Staff, Pacific Command. was promoted to major gen- School in Monterey, Cali- Amon, ASC11-2, was pro- eral. fornia. continued on next page www.apcss.org 31 Position Changes
Ms. Toni Allen, CSRT06-1 Brunei the United Nations Devel- Indonesia Joint Command and JEC07-1, was selected Magdalene Chee Siong opment Program in Kabul, and Staff College. as the Deputy, Executive Teo, EC01-1, was appointed Afghanistan. Major General (Ret.) Al- Director of the Honolulu- Ambassador to Beijing, Finland bert Inkiriwang, SEC04-1, Pacific Federal Executive China. was appointed Special Staff Board. Lieutenant Colonel Eric Cambodia Pekonon, CSRT12-1, is Assistant to the Minister of John Allen, SEC05-1, was Transportation in addition Mr. Ross Sovann, CCM08- serving as part of the United promoted to General, and Nations team currently in to his jobs as a Lemhanas assigned as Commander of 2, is working as Deputy Senior Lecturer and as Vice Secretary General of the Syria monitoring the cease- U.S. Forces Afghanistan and fire. Chairman, Justitia Law the NATO International Se- National Committee for Di- Firm. saster Management and also France curity and Assistance Force. Lieutenant Colonel Afrizal Head of the National Emer- Colonel Frank Crispino, Kris Pirttinen, CSRT08-1, gency Coordination Center. Hendra, ASC11-1, is a lec- was promoted to major. CSRT04-2, will resign in turer at the Ministry of De- Fiji Sep 2012. His next posting fence Management Center. will be as First Professor in Mr. Solo Mara, TSC10-2, Japan Position was appointed High Com- Criminalistics at the Chem- missioner to the United istry-Biology Dept. at the Rear Admiral Gojiro Changes Kingdom and Ireland. University of Quebec. Watanabe, EC01-2, is India working as the Deputy Di- Mr. Peter Forau, TSC09-1, rector General of Adminis- Australia was appointed the new Di- Commodore (Ret.) Uttpal tration Department, Japan Anne Harrap, EC03-3, was rector General of the Mela- Vora, EC07-2, is serving Maritime Staff Office in appointed High Commis- nesian Spearhead Group as President of SKIL Group Tokyo. sioner to South Africa. Secretariat. Advance Systems Pvt. Ltd, developing world-class in- Korea Bangladesh Unaisi Vuniwaqa, ASC11- 1, has been posted as the Di- frastructure for the maritime Mr. Sook Kim, EC03-3, Md. Lutfor Rahman, rector of Human Resources domain. was appointed as Ambassa- CCM08-2, is serving as of the Fiji Police. Commodore (Ret.) Venu- dor to the United Nations. Counselor for the Bangla- gopal Vengalil Menon, Colonel Younkwan Ryu, desh Embassy in Morocco. Auta Moceisuva, ASC09- 2, has transferred to South EC06-2 and OR10-1, has EC05-2, is working as the Commodore S. A. M. Ar- Sudan supporting the UN relocated to Muscat and tak- Chief of Combat Plans Di- shadul Abedin, EC08-2, Corrections program. en a position in the shipping vision for the ROKAF Op- has been assigned as the As- and marine industry. erations Command. sistant Chief of Naval Staff Superintendent Salote Panapasa, ASC09-2, is a Deputy Inspector General Colonel Choi, Shin-Il, Naval Head Quarters Ba- Kuldip Singh Sheoran, ASC11-1, was appointed nani, Dhaka Bangladesh. Supervisor of Corrections for the Central and Eastern ASC11-2, transferred from defense attaché to Myan- Bhutan Division. Mumbai to Headquarters mar. Ambassador Singye Dor- New Delhi. Commander Viliame Laos jee, EC03-2, was appointed Naupoto, EC02-3, was ap- Indonesia Mr. H E Alounkeo Kit- as one of seven directors in pointed Minister of Youth Mr. Ari Budijanto, ASC10- tikhoun, SEC08-2, was the South Asia Association and Sports. 1, is Head of Immigration in appointed Vice Minister of for Regional Cooperation. Isireli Dakunimata, EC05- Banjarmasin. Foreign Affairs. 1, resigned from the Army, Colonel Nur Fahrudin, Mrs. Viengsavanh Sip- and is now working with CSRT10-1, completed the raseuth, CCM08-3, was
32 CURRENTS Summer 2012 appointed Ambassador to kar, EC07-2, was appointed Police Force in Surkhet, Language, China) in Paki- Singapore. Chief of Staff, No 2 Air Nepal. stan. Ambassador Sithong Division, based in Labuan Brigadier General Hima- Papua New Guinea Island next to Brunei. Chitnhothinh, EC00-1, laya Thapa, ASC09-2, was Lieutenant Colonel John completed his posting as Maldives appointed as Commandant Rakatani, EC05-2 and Ambassador to Japan and Mr. Mohamed Nazim, of the Army School. CCM08-1, is the defense is now a director general in EC03-1, was appointed Mukti Bhatta, EC01-1, attaché to Indonesia. Vientiane. Minister of Defence and was appointed Ambassador Lieutenant Colonel Denis Mr. Khamphan Anlavan, National Security. to Denmark. Maniana, CSRT08-2, is EC06-2, was appointed Am- Ms. Fathimath Renee Hari Kumar Shrestha, working as Director Land bassador to Malaysia. Abdul Sattar, EC03-3, Course EC98-1, was ap- Operations. Mr. Thieng Boupha, EC06- resigned from her post as pointed Ambassador to Ban- Colonel Joseph Fabila, 3, was appointed Ambassa- the Permanent Secretary of gladesh. EC02-1, was appointed De- dor to Russia. the Ministry of Defence and Rudra Kumar Nepal, fense Advisor in Canberra, Madagascar National Security. EC02-3, was appointed Am- Australia. Ramasy Raphael Joseph, Brigadier General Ahmed bassador to Australia. Emmanuel Mungu, EC04- EC01-3, was appointed Di- Mohamed, EC00-1, was Bharat Paudyal, EC03-1, 3, is working as a Senior rector of the Cabinet of the appointed Vice Chief of was appointed Ambassador Research Fellow with the Armed Forces Ministry. Maldives Defense Force. to Pakistan. Papua New Guinea National Laha Dauphin, EC00-1, Mongolia Prahlad Kumar Prasai, Research Institute. was appointed Head of the Ambassador Dashdorj EC01-3, was appointed Am- Philippines Anti-Drug Department. Bayarkhuu, EC06-1, was bassador to Israel. Rodrigo De Gracia, EC07- Iavizara Frank, EC01-1, appointed Ambassador to New Zealand 1, was designated as the Libya and Tunisia. was appointed Director of Robert Kaiwai, completed new Regional Director of Defense and Logistics in the Colonel Munkh Ochir his tour as Ambassador to Police over five provinces in Armed Forces Ministry. Dorjjugder, EC05-1 and Micronesia and is now serv- the Northeastern part of the Malaysia OR10-1, was assigned as ing as New Zealand Consul Philippines. Director at the Institute for General, Hong Kong. Edgar Tomas Auxilian, Colonel Nazri Hadi, EC07- Defense Studies. 2, is assigned as military at- Rob Hitchings, SSTR07- ASC10-1, is posted in taché to the United Nations. Nepal 1, transitioned from the Guam as Consul at the Phil- ippine Consul-General. First Admiral Datuk Brigadier General Binoj Defence Force to the New Mohd Reza Sany, EC05-3, Basnyat, ASC11-2, was Zealand National Police as Police Chief Superinten- was appointed as Aide-de- posted as Commandant of Manager International Strat- dant Rodrigo De Gracia, Camp to the King. the Nepalese Army Military egy and Planning. EC07-1, is Regional Direc- Academy. Pakistan tor of Region 2 in the Phil- Lieutenant Colonel Zainal ippines. Mat, SSTR07-1, is posted Mahabir Gurung, ASC10- Brigadier Azam Jamal, EC to the Joint Warfare Center, 2, was assigned as Brigade 01-3, joined the National Commander Teotima Malaysian Armed Forces. Commander of the Armed University of Modern Lan- Borja, ASC09-2, is serving Police Force in Kathmandu. guages (NUML) as Director as the Coast Guard repre- Lieutenant Colonel Sabre sentative at the ReCAAP in Hassan, CSRT09-1, has Bhishma Kanta Aryal, General and has duties as CSRT08-1 and OR10-1, Deputy Chairman of the Singapore. transferred to Terendak Camp, Malacca. was posted as Regional Confucius Centre (Beijing Commander of the Armed University of Culture and Colonel Mustaffa Abuba- continued on next page
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Lieutenant Colonel Audie Russia Mr. Chutintorn Gongsak- Manager at the Joint Staff Mongao, CSRT06-1, is the Dr. Peter Cheboksarov, di, EC05-2, is now the Dep- Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Deputy Commander of the EC04-2, is the Assistant uty Director, Department of Virginia. Philippine Battalion and head of the Saint Petersburg International Organizations, Lieutenant Commander Executive Officer of the University for International Ministry of Foreign Affairs. John Quillinan, JEC06-1, Philippine Contingent to Activity and Head of the Captain Ittipat Kawin- is assigned to the Combined the Golan Heights, United Center for Organization and fuangfukul, CCM08-1, is Joint Task Force – Horn of Nations Disengagement Ob- Coordination of Interna- now working at the Royal Africa. server Force. tional Activity. Thai Navy Operations Cen- Lieutenant Colonel Mike Lieutenant Commander Alexander Zakharov, ter in Bangkok. Kirkpatrick, CSRT05-1, is Angel Viliran, ASC11-1, EC00-3, was appointed Liam and Arunrung Hum- commanding a Light Cav- has been assigned to Singa- Consul General of Russian phreys, EC 01-03, will alry Squadron from Fort pore as the Philippine Coast Federation. move to Brussels Belgium Drum, New York. Guard International Liaison where Arunrung will work Officer to the Information Sri Lanka Lieutenant Commander as a Minister Counselor in Jesse Flores, APOC11-2, Fusion Centre. Hiran Tillekaratne, the Royal Thai Embassy. CCM10-1, is Assistant Di- has been assigned to Com- Mr. Robert Borje, EC08-1, Tonga rector of Emergency Opera- mander Naval Forces Korea was appointed Foreign Ser- in Seoul as the Exercise Of- vice Officer, Class II. tions, Disaster Management Siamelie Latu, EC01-1, Centre. was appointed Ambassador ficer. Deputy Director Gen- Switzerland to Beijing, China. Ms. Ariane Whittemore, eral Emelito Sarmiento, SEC07-1, is working as As- CSRT07-1, was designated Mr. Fabio Rossi, CSRT08- Sione Talanoa, EC05-1, is the Port Facility Secu- sistant Deputy Commandant Deputy Chief for Operations 2, was reappointed as a for Programs and Resources of the Philippine National judge in the Military Ap- rity Officer for Ports of Nuku’alofa. Headquarters, Marine Police. peals Court of the Swiss Corps. Armed Forces. UNITED STATES Director Elpido De Asis Mr. Robert Brady, EC98- Jr., CSRT07-1, was desig- Taiwan Ambassador Steven Mc- 3, has been assigned in nated Director for Personnel Captain Hsiu-Chieh Sung, Gann, TSC09-2, is serving Afghanistan as the Program and Records Management, ASC10-1 and APOC11-1, as Deputy Chancellor for Director for Reconstruction Philippines National Police. is at the Center for Strategic the College of International Security Support Services, Lieutenant Colonel Moises Studies in Washington D.C. Security Affairs, National Global Integrated Security. Defense University. Nayve Jr., CSRT04-1, is for a one-year research fel- Major Jarod Hughes, now the Battalion Com- lowship. Mr. Larry Amante, JEC05-2, is now Command mander of the 4th Special Thailand CSRT05-1, is Assistant Center and Land Domain Forces Battalion of the Spe- Director, International Se- Chief at North Command. cial Forces Regiment of the Mrs. Sansanee Sahussa- curity Programs of the De- Philippine Army based in rungsi, EC01-1, is Director fense Technology Security Ms. Linda Jameson, Basilan Province, Southern of the Broadcasting Divi- Administration. APOC09-1, recently trans- Philippines. sion in the Foreign Affairs ferred from her work at ministry. Lieutenant Colonel Ron- PACOM to a new job at Ha- Lieutenant Colonel Audie ald Eric Udouj, (SSTR06- waii Pacific Health. Mongao, CSRT06-1, is Colonel Titawat Satiantip, 02), was assigned to the assigned to the 3rd Infan- ASC10-1, will be reas- Joint Staff J31 as the Mr. Taylor Scott, EC05-1, try Division in Jamindan, signed to Kuala Lumpur, Military Operations Support is working as an adjunct Capiz. Malaysia as Defence At- Operations and Information professor at the National taché. Operations Global Force Intelligence University in Washington D.C. 34 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Ms. Sheree Murphy, Retirements India Brigadier APOC10-3, transitioned Air Commo- General Rosli from U.S. Pacific Command dore Suresh Mohd Yusof, to U.S. Europe Command. Bangladesh Kabra, EC08- ASC09-1, re- tired from the Helen Gibson Ahn, Commander 2, retired after Royal Malay- APOC10-1, has been as- M. A. Matin, serving 35 sian Air Force after 39 years signed to the U.S. Army EC03-3, re- years in the In- of service. Pacific G-1 Soldier, Civilian tired from the dian Army and Air Force. and Well-being Division. Navy after Indonesia Mauritius nearly 30 years Sheree Murphy, APOC10- Colonel Sug- Patrick Ran- 3, is transferring from the of service. He is working damy, EC05- with Occupational Health iarto Sandi, U.S. Pacific Command to CCM11-1, is 1, retired as the U.S. European Com- and Safety at the Western Assistant Marine Shipyard. retiring from mand. the Indonesian Commissioner
Captain Patrick Kelly, Brigadier military. of Police. General Nepal APOC 08-1, assumed com- Lebanon mand of the USS Chosin Nazmul Major Gener- from Captain David Sheri- Hussain, Khaled El al Anil Jung dan, EC01-2. EC007-2, re- Alieh, ASC09- Thapa, EC00- tired from the 1, was promot- Commander Brent Sadler, 1, retired from Bangladesh Army after 32 ed to General. the Army. APOC12-M, is transferring years of service. He now He subsequent- to U.S. Pacific Command lives in London, England. ly retired from Colonel Rat- where he will be assigned to the military. indra Khatri, the Strategic Synchroniza- Canada ASC 09-1, tion Board. Vice Malaysia retired from Vietnam Admiral Vice Admiral the Army and Philip Dato’ Noor is working as Dr. Ngo Duy Ngo, EC07-2 McFadden, Aziz Yunan, a freelance peace, security and CRC08-1, was appoint- EC02-2, re- SEC07-1 and and disaster relief practitio- ed Ambassador to Hungary. tired as the PRS09-1, re- ner. Senior Colonel Le Van Chief of Maritime Staff. tired from the Pakistan Cau, TSC11-2, serves as Commander Navy and is now the Direc- Deputy Director for the tor General of the Malaysia Tanvir Anwar Kelly Larkin, Shah, EC05-2, Department of Foreign Re- EC04-1, re- Maritime Institute. lations. was promoted tired from the First Admiral to Air Com- Ms. Ngo Thi Hoa, EC06- Navy. Dato Subra- modore. Soon 2, has been appointed as Egypt maniam Ra- after, he retired Deputy Director General man, EC02-1, from the military and now Colonel Ab- of Personal Department of retired from serves as an instructor pilot dalla Tawfik, Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Royal at the Pakistan Air Force CSRT10-1, of Vietnam. Malaysian Navy and was Academy Risalpur. retired from awarded the title of Dato’. the military He is now with the Malay- and is work- sian International Chamber ing as Chief Executive Of- of Commerce and Industries continued on next page ficer for a real estate corpo- as Head of Training Divi- ration. sion. www.apcss.org 35 Other Important News
Air Commo- Sri Lanka Ms. Lily Ka- Philippines dore Gulzar Air Vice Mar- mikihara, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Ahmad Jan- shall Tilak APOC07-3, Mark Mamaril, CSRT06- jua, EC01-2, Dissanayake, retired from 1, is attending the Malay- retired from EC08-1, retired U.S. govern- sian Command and Staff the military from the mili- ment service. course where he is studying and is the Chief of Aviation tary and is now Lee Gutierrez, Defense and Strategic Stud- Security in Pakistan’s Civil the CEO of Arialiya Power APOC11-2, re- ies. Aviation Authority. and Energy. tired from the Sri Lanka Major Gen- UNITED STATES U.S. Army and eral Athar Ab- is now serving Brigadier General Uday- bas, EC04-2, Captain Wil- as the Deputy anta Wijeratne, CSRT07-1, is retiring from liam Jacob, Secretary of Veteran Affairs is in Pakistan studying at the Army in APOC07-3, at the California Department the National Defense Uni- June 2012. He retired from of Veteran Affairs. versity. has been serving in the po- the Navy. UNITED STATES sition of Director General, Senior Chief Major Dawood Luqman, Inter Services Public Rela- Donald Oli- Other APOC08-2, is attending the tions. ver, APOC10- Pakistan Army Command Philippines 3, retired from Important and Staff College in Quetta, the Navy. Pakistan. Commander News Joeroy Angel Lieutenant Ms. Aileen Valones, Mendoza, APOC09-3, married Alex Commander Bangladesh EC07-1, retired Lance Kalle- Conway—she is now Wing Commander Md. from the mili- berg, JEC06-1, known as Mrs. Aileen Con- Shariful Islam, CCM11-1, tary as Chief, retired from way. Resource Management Di- is participating in an Ad- the Navy. Mr. Terry Daru, EC-01, vision and he is now serving vanced Turkish Language upon retiring from the U.S. as a Security, Safety and Mr. Richard course in Istanbul, Turkey. Department of State in Management Consultant for Pruett, EC00- He will also be attending the 2008, worked on contract hospitals and dormitories. 2, retired from Turkish Air Force War Col- the U.S. gov- for 2+ years in support Poland lege course this September. ernment. of the APEC 2011. Terry Fiji concentrated on the NATO Colonel Commander Kameli Vakalevulevuya, and G8 summits which Roman Gary Parker, ASC10-1, is serving a President Obama hosted in Lewandowski, EC04-3, is 12-month tour in South Su- Chicago in May 2012. CRST08-2, retiring from dan as part of the UN Cor- retired from the Navy. He rections program. the Polish Air plans to fly for Force after over 28 years of a commercial airline and Papua New Guinea service. He is now Head of pursue his own business as the Business Development Emmanuel Mungu, EC04- a flight instructor at Parker 3, completed his Master’s Department in the Air Force Aviation. Institute of Technology. degree in International Re- lations at the University of Wollongong.
36 CURRENTS Summer 2012 Alumni Associations More than a dozen Afghanistan APCSS alumni from American Samoa the Lao Peoples Demo- Australia cratic Republic joined Bangladesh Bhutan staff and faculty for a Cambodia* reception in conjunc- Cameroon tion with the Compre- Canada hensive Health and Chile Security workshop held China in Vientiane. As al- Colombia ways, it was a fantastic Comoros ** reunion and opportunity Cook Islands to connect. Fiji Guam Hong Kong India Indonesia Iraq Japan Jordan Members of the Kazakhstan APCSS Alumni Lao PDR Association from Lebanon the Republic of the Madagascar** Marshall Islands Malaysia (RMI) attend a re- Maldives ception hosted by Marshall Islands U.S. Ambassador Mauritius** Micronesia Martha L. Camp- Mongolia bell in May 2012. Mozambique Nepal New Zealand Pakistan Palau Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Republic of Korea Russia & Far East Russia Members of the Samoa Solomon Islands Russian Far Eastern Sri Lanka APCSS Alumni Taiwan Association met in Tanzania December 2011, and Thailand have recently elect- Timor-Leste ed new members Tonga to their executive Tuvalu board. Vanuatu Vietnam U.S. (D.C. & Hawaii)
* Informal group ** Joint alumni association with the Africa Center
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Dr. David The article concludes that ment’s efforts to put an end To avoid a future clash Fouse pub- Japan’s “3/11” disaster is to the civil war and tend between China and India, lished “Ja- unlikely to change its new to put weight on what he a maritime conference is pan’s New defense policy and that the believes are exaggerated needed to set some rules. Defense Pol- future of Japan’s defense claims by the Tamil Tigers. This was the topic of an icy for 2010: transformation will most editorial written by Dr. Mo- According to Tekwani, Hardening the likely be guided by the han Malik in the Wall Street “The truth about atrocities Hedge” in The Korean Jour- outcome of Japan’s engage- Journal (Sept. 5, 2011) en- is that they happen and will nal of Defense Analysis. ment with China. Director – Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Leaf, U.S. Air Force Deputy Director – Brig. Gen. (Ret.) James T. Hirai, U.S. Army Foreign Policy Advisor – Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Salmon Chief of Staff - Col. Timothy Ryan, U.S. Army COLLEGE OF SECURITY STUDIES Dean – Amb. (Ret.) Lauren Moriarty Deputy Dean – Col. (Ret.) David Shanahan, U.S. Army Academic Chief of Staff – Capt. Y.T. Pak, U.S. Army Publications Coordinator – Dr. David Fouse Dr. Rouben Azizian – Security Sector Development, Regional Lt. Col. Mike Mollohan, USMC – Southeast Asia, Terror- Organizations, Eurasia Security ism & Peacekeeping Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd – Economics, Adult Ed., Burma Dr. Justin Nankivell – International Law, Security Sector contacts Dr. James Campbell – Indonesia, Health Security Development Col. Bryan Chapman, U.S. Army – South Asia Ms. Kerry Nankivell – Maritime Security, Afghanistan Capt. (Ret.) Carleton Cramer, U.S. Navy – Terrorism, Int’l Law Stabilization, Complexity Cmdr. H. Mario DeOliveira, U.S. Navy – Military/International Dr. Al Oehlers – Economics, Burma, Southeast Asia, Pa- Law cific Islands Ms. Jessica Ear – Human Security, Crisis Management, Civil Col. Yeong T. 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