Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Aloha! This particular edition of Currents maga- Director’s Message Spring/Summer 2007 zine provides another useful update of goings-on at Volume 16 APCSS, as well as a look ahead at some new dimen- CURRENTS sions beginning to take shape.

We continue to be confident in our assessments of Table of Contents what’s needed to ensure APCSS is recognized as unique value added in all it does. These evaluations, Center News most of which come from you, continue to guide our program evolutions. We also continue to be The Director’s Message...... 3 pleased with the quality of our program participants, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ed Center News/VIP Visitors...... 4-5 both here at home and throughout the region. Our Smith, U.S. Army Hails and Farewells...... 5 Alumni have really become active in helping get the Foundation News...... 6-7 Director, right fellows into our programs and, through Alumni Asia-Pacific Center Associations, to continue to share valuable insights College News for Security Studies and lessons about security and security-cooperation New Faculty/Faculty on the Move...... 8-9 challenges around the region and the world. Some Guest Speakers and Distinguished Visitors...... 10-11 Alumni have also participated in outreach events in Executive Course...... 12-13 national capitals, and contributed much, setting an Senior Executive Course...... 14-15 example of informed, capable and mature profes- Stability, Security Transition and Reconstruction...... 16-17 sionalism. We never fail to be proud of our Alumni Junior Executive Course/ in action. Asia-Pacific Orientation Course ...... 18 This initiative complements our educational evolu- Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism...... 19 tion to help participants in all our programs to become For almost a year, we have been examining how more alert to new security developments of common Outreach APCSS might better partner with various counterpart concern, but more importantly to practice related as- Outreach to Indonesia, Australia & New Zealand...... 20 organizations throughout the region, and, to that end, sessments, analyses and next-steps recommendations Outreach to Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, we will host a workshop in November 2007 with a which respond to current and unforeseen threats to Thailand & Vietnam...... 21 group of leaders of such organizations to compare security, stability and peace in our region. We are mak- How Energy Drives Security Cooperation...... 22 learning models and approaches and identify profit- ing a concerted effort to link operators, policy formula- Managing Porous Borders in Southeast Asia...... 23 able program interfaces to share. Further, we have tors, decision-makers, public diplomacy interpreters Conferences been studying how two Hawaii-based institutions, and various affected publics, as they all are connected the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management Examining US-China-Japan Relations...... 24 in this globalized world we share. Exercise Global Tempest...... 25 and Humanitarian Assistance and the Pacific Disaster Center, can join with APCSS in producing and dis- Our focus remains where it must: helping leaders seminating some new products interactively among help each other. APCSS is all about increasing under- Alumni Connections linked constituency networks in the region. The standing through new knowledge and shared insights initial focus will be a shared analysis of some trends Alumni News...... 26-37 and perspectives, improving collaborative skills via Alumni Family & in the Field...... 38-39 related to preparedness for HA/DR response. realistic scenarios that replicate the world we live in and anticipate ahead, and leveraging personal and pro- Such information, we believe, can also be incorporat- fessional networks to get critical, complex tasks done Publications ed into ongoing activities and research projects at all when supporting systems fall short. three Hawaii-based centers, as well as support U.S. Ethnic Separatism in Southern Thailand: Kingdom Fraying at the Edge?...... 42 and international organizations involved in assistance At APCSS we help build the most important capacity and relief efforts in this region and around the world. in the world we share: leadership capacity. We think such an integrated and synchronized un- Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program...... 40 dertaking will further develop new knowledge and We promise our best. Mahalo for your support of augment the application of key skills in an area of Africa Command Coming Soon...... 40 APCSS. security concern we all recognize as expanding. (See APCSS Contacts...... 43 story on page 4)

 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org  Sharing Information Before, Admiral Keating Regional Comes to Visit Centers During and After a Crisis Within a short time of Africa Center for In previous issues of assuming command as Strategic Studies Currents we’ve told you Fellows attending the Sta- Commander, U.S. Pacific www.africacenter.org about the Hawaii Model bility Operations course at Command, Admiral Timo- ______Study that was reviewing APCSS are learning how thy Keating paid a visit to how several Hawaii-based to use the site while in APCSS. He met with Asia-Pacific Center organizations could better class and are encouraged APCSS Faculty and for Security Studies www.apcss.org work together. to continue using it after Staff and also got to ______they graduate. test some of the new The study is complete and technology that APC- Center for Hemispheric many good lessons have APCSS is also looking at SS is bringing into Defense Studies been learned about how the possibility of estab- the seminar rooms. www.ndu.edu/chds we can improve our infor- lishing a team that will fo- ______mation sharing. This site focuses on broad cus on trend analysis. Using security cooperation and expertise from APCSS, as George C. Marshall The Asia-Pacific Collaborative multi-national, as well as well as the Pacific Disaster Staff Hails and Farewells... European Center Security Consortium, a web portal interagency crisis response. Center and possibily COE, for Security Studies Moving around is a fact www.marshallcenter.org to facilitate information sharing It contains information and the team will be looking to Washington State and of life for many in the ______is now operational at http://apcss. links related to training for ways to help identify Rovella Beasley was pro- apan-info.net/. The partners in this military and civil service. moted to Supervisor, Admin and preparedness as well and track trends in diverse Near East South Asia effort are our partners in the Ha- There have been a lot of Support and was joined by as discussion forums that areas, which could lead to Center moves this year. Perhaps Admin Assistant Patricia waii Model - the Pacific Disaster can be established to help sudden and adverse shocks for Strategic Studies most visible to the Fellows Center and the Center for Excel- share information prior to, to regional security, such Burdett. Former Supervi- www.ndu.edu/nesa would be the changes in the lence in Disaster Management and during a crisis response, or as shifting demographic sor, Admin Assistant Chris- ______Admissions Department. Humanitarian Assistance (COE), in follow-up and recovery profiles, environmental is- tine Paige retired and then Maj. John Lynch retired, as well as other regionally focused from a disaster. We are just sues, and regional disaster returned to the Center as the Global Center for returning to his wife’s security practitioners here in Ha- beginning this work and are response capacities before Hawaii Model Assistant. In Maj. John Lynch & family Security Cooperation, home in Okinawa, Japan. School of International waii. We are keen to expand the eager for any suggestions or they erupt into regional the Center Computer Lab, fornia, while Connie Bach Graduate Studies circle of those interested beyond assistance you may wish to Capt. Cami Johnson from Melody Pickens took over “shocks.” became the director’s sec- www.nps.edu our home here. provide Alumni was reassigned to after Gil Cummings moved McGuire AFB, New Jer- on to Army Contracting. retary. Maj. Brian Green- PLA Academic Delegation visits the Center sey. Navy Chief Yeoman The Personnel Office also stein began his assignment Lawrence Sivils assumed saw big changes with de- to Public Affairs Office as In May, General Zheng Shenxia, duties as NCOIC, Registrar, partment head Bud Ralston the Deputy for Strategic the Chairman of the Society of Mil- Communication. The Stra- CENTER NEWS while Cpl. Justin Hartfield retiring and being replaced itary Science and concurrently the became the Registrar NCO. by L.A. Jeffords-Mills, and tegic Initiative Group has President of the Academy of Mili- Jean Peterson, Registrar- the assignment of Robin benefited from newcomers tary Science (AMS) led a delega- Student Affairs, moved to Wong, after Roberta Ga- Rod Sueoka and Sgt. Dian tion of nine PLA military strategists California, and was replaced rett took a promotion to PA- Wilson, as well as the re- and academic researchers to the by Remelinda Carbonel COM. Elsewhere, Ligaya turn of Kaelene Foo, after APCSS for orientation and an ex- who transferred from the Abille joined the accounting a nine month’s absence. Fi- change of views with APCSS facul- Center’s Resource Manage- team and Navy Yeoman nally, former Admin NCO, ty and staff. The overall objective ment Section. In the Col- Second Class Christina Sgt. Manuel DeLeonVega, of the visit was to build confidence, lege of Security Studies, the Treppe came to work in left for a volunteer tour to encourage mutual transparency, and dean’s secretary, Colleen Conferencing after tours in Kuwait. to exchange ideas on educational Lt. Col. John Sauer and family Lt. Gen. Smith and the APCSS team welcomes Gen. Zheng Dieterich, transferred to England and Baghdad. In methodology and approaches to See page 8 for celebrate his retirement after Shenxia and his team from the Academy of Military Science. USARPAC and was re- the front offices, the deputy 21 years of service. Continued on page 11 placed by Michele Wong. director’s secretary, Shirlyn faculty news.  CURRENTSSUMMER2007 Steve Crowley relocated Souza relocated to Cali- www.apcss.org  APCSS FOUNDATION

The Asia-Pacific Center for A non-profit organization, Security Studies Foundation the APCSS Foundation was held their annual meeting established August 2000 as here in February. Twenty- a supporting organization two Foundation members for the Center. The Founda- received updates on the lat- tion provides critical supple- est Center innovations and mental funds and support to Bill Paty shares a story with (l-r) Col. Kurt McPherson also had a chance to mingle assist the Center in enhanc- (US), Sonam Yangchen of Bhutan and Leigh Wai Doo. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hank Stackpole, Lt. Col. Bryan Greenstein, Dr. Rouben Sonam Yangchen of Bhutan and Leigh Wai Doo. with the Fellows of EC07-1. ing cooperation and build- Azizian, Captain Syed Saidul Islam Khan of Bangladesh and Michael ing relationships through Johnson of American Samoa. According to Foundation mutual understanding and President Mr. Jerry Sumida, study of comprehensive se- “The Center is a unique and curity issues among military very important institution and civilian representatives that is performing an invalu- of the U.S. and other Asia- able role in nurturing strong Pacific nations. Foundation lines of communication and members have also par- opportunities for partici- ticipated in selected Center pants from throughout this programs, bringing business region. It allows them to perspectives to discussions interact and explore in depth on regional and internation- critical issues that today and al security issues. tomorrow will shape mutual Jerry Sumida speaks with EC 07-1 Fellows Captain Syed Saidul Islam Khan of Bangladesh and Agha Jan Akhtar of Pakistan. interests in Asia-Pacific. We Above: Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ed are very pleased that the Correa. Left: David Carey and Center is located in Hawaii. Dr. Rouben Azizan (center) Our Foundation, which in- discuss the recent Execu- tive Course with Fellows and cludes business leaders in APCSS staff. Hawaii, is enthusiastic in its support for the Center’s work.” APCSS Staff Members Recognized by Federal Executive Board

Several APCSS staff the Year - Professional, members were honored Administrative, Techni- by the Honolulu Federal cal; and Lenore Patton Executive Board. They and Tom Patykula both included the Conference for Leader, Mentor and Division for Team Excel- Coach of the Year. lence, Lt. Col. “Fred” Thanks to all the volun- Frederick for Federal Su- teers that worked to en- Pictured are: (top) Mr. David Pietsch, Mr. Robert Wo, Warren Luke, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) pervisor/Manager of the sure a successful event, Ed Correa, and Mr. Steve Van Ribbink (middle l-r): Mr. David Carey, Mr. Allen Doane, Year, Dottie Kaneshiro with special recognition Adm. (Ret.) Ron Hays, Mr. William Paty, Mr. Ed Hubennette, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Herb for Federal Employee of to: Lenore Patton, Sheri Wolff, Dr. Larry Tseu; (bottom l-r) APCSS Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ed Smith, Mr. Art the Year - Clerical and Uyehara, Mike Fryer, Tokin, APCSS Foundation President Jerry Sumida, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hank Stackpole, and Mr. Leigh Wai Doo. Not pictured: Mr. Ron Campaniano, Mr. Steven Cortese, Mr. Assistant; Jo Gardiner Stephen Chang, and Ed Hubennette and Steve Van Ribbink Mark Fukunaga, Mr. Mike Fisch, Mr. Warren Haruki, Mr. Glenn Hong, Mr. Don Horner, for Federal Employee of Karen Griffon. Mr. William Inglee, Mr. Duane Kurisu, Mr. Wendell Lee, Dr. David McClain, Mr. Easton Manson, Mr. Mr. Nick Ng Pack, Mr. Alan Pflueger, Mr. Alan Tomonari, and Mr. Eric   CURRENTSSUMMER2007 Yeaman. www.apcss.org Dr. Ehsan Ahrari came to Dr. Alfred Oehlers joined Our newest professor is Dr. New APCSS in January 2007 as APCSS in March 2007. He Taj Hashmi. He worked Professor of Counterter- was previously an Associ- as professor of Islamic and rorism. His primary areas ate Professor and Chair of Asian history, politics and Faculty, of expertise include Coun- the Economics Discipline culture at various universi- terterrorism (Middle East, at Auckland University of ties in Australia, Bangla- South Asia, and Central Technology, New Zealand. desh, Singapore and Cana- New Asia), Nuclear and Missile da. Born in India, raised and Proliferation in Southern Dr. Oehlers obtained his educated in Pakistan, Ban- Asia (China, India, and Pak- Ph.D in Political Economy gladesh and Australia, he Expertise istan), Islam, Information from the University of Syd- has extensive experience in Warfare, with special focus ney. He also holds a Mas- the Asia-Pacific and North on China and the world of Dr. Ehsan Ahrari ters and Bachelors degree in Dr. Alfred Oehlers America. Dr. Taj Hashmi Islam, and Public Diplo- Economics, both from Mac- APCSS welcomed macy, with special focus on quarie University, Australia. issues connected with the Dr. Hashmi received his Dhaka University. His areas rapid development of East of expertise include: Islamic several new faculty Muslim countries. offered Senior Executive Ph.D. in modern South Seminars on Transnational He is a specialist in the po- and Southeast Asia. Much Asian history from the resurgence and militancy, members. They in- His other areas of exper- Terrorist Financing, Public litical economy of economic of this research has focused University of Western ethnicity, Asia-Pacific re- clude religious and tise include Interagency Diplomacy, Jihadist-Salafi growth and development, on Burma and Singapore, Australia. He also has a gionalism and security; mil- itary, Islam, democracy and cultural experts with Coordination, Wargaming, Movements, with special with particular reference to on topics relating to gover- Masters in modern history and writing scenarios for focus on South Asia, Central the countries of the Asia-Pa- nance, democratization, cor- of the Middle East, South civil society, South Asia; unique experiences. tabletop exercises. He has Asia, and the Middle East. cific region He has written ruption, public health, and and Southeast Asia from and culture, governance and widely, covering a range of ethnic conflict. underdevelopment. Faculty Members on the Move...and on the Road the first in a planned series diplomats and journalists of quarterly Professional based in Thailand, Burma, In the last few months his connection to APCSS as Dr. Jim Rolfe is working Military Education events and India. Findings of the APCSS welcomed several an adjunct professor. with the East-West Center that MARFORPAC has research will be written for new faculty members and here in Honolulu. discussed with APCSS. Dr. the APCSS Publication Se- bid a fond farewell to oth- Dr. Eric Shibuya is now Ahrari addressed “The Ja- ries and Britannica Ency- ers. an instructor for Oceania/ Two Asia-Pacific Center maah Islamiyya (JI): Strat- clopedia: Book of the Year Transnational Issues at the for Security Studies faculty egy, Modus Operandi, And 2007. Given the sensitivity Dr. Greg Barton departed Marine Corps War College members were promoted Future” and also a broader of the subject, government APCSS for a position in Quantico, Virginia. from associate professor to presentation on terrorism, officials were reluctant to as the first occupant of full professor. Congratu- Dr. Ian Storey departed its roots and linkages. be interviewed in a formal/ the Herb Feith Chair for lations to Dr. Alexandre Dr. Mohan Malik presents information on Burma during a lecture official setting. So I used the Study of Indonesia APCSS for a position at the Mansourov and Dr. Denny In December, APCSS pro- in Thailand. Institute of Southeast Asian the presentation-discussion at Monash University in Roy. fessor Dr. Donald Berlin included maritime security, Minister’s Office/National Studies in Singapore. format to elicit opinions at Australia. He continues visited India as part of the nuclear weapons, Indo-U.S. Intelligence Agency, and Captain Bette Bush departs official forums, and infor- United States Department of relations, and Indian Ocean Ministry of Foreign Affairs APCSS for her new assign- mal discussions with jour- State U.S. Speaker and Spe- geopolitics. in Bangkok. I also gave ment as Commanding Offi- nalists and Burma-watchers cialist Program. The pro- two presentations: one on COLLEGE NEWS cer, Naval Weapons Station in both countries.” gram is intended to inform Dr. Mohan Malik recently “The East Asian Commu- Yorktown, and Commander, and engage international returned from a trip to Thai- nity: The Role of External Dean Lee Endress recent- Naval Munitions Command, audiences about U.S. policy land and India. He is work- Powers,” and the other on ly addressed the “Maritime CONUS East Division. and society. ing on a new publication “Resolving the Burma Im- Senior Leadership Semi- called “Resolving the Bur- broglio” at the PM’s Office nar” in Singapore, where Last spring Dr. Ehsan Ah- Dr. Berlin addressed various ma Imbroglio: Prospects for and MoFA. I also talked to he facilitated discussions rari addressed Officers and audiences and participated Six-Party Talks.” According several NGO representa- attended by regional senior Senior NCOs from Marine in media interviews while to Dr. Malik “Thai Alumni tives (e.g., Human Right officers. He also partici- Forces Pacific Headquarters visiting Mumbai, Goa, were extremely help- Watch), Burma-watch- pated in a Cultural Experts at Camp Smith. This was Kochi, Kottayam, Chen- ful in setting up meetings ers, Burmese dissidents, Summit in Washington, Dr. Ehsan Ahrari with Col. Steven Baker, Chief of Staff, Marine nai and Kokata. Topics with staff from the Prime DC.  CURRENTSSUMMER2007 Forces Pacific. www.apcss.org  VISITORS

Indonesian Visitors include EC Alumni U.S. Ambassador to U.S. Ambassador to the Sri Lanka/Maldives, Marshall Islands, In May, a delega- tion from Indo- Robert O. Blake Clyde Bishop nesia arrived at APCSS for a tour and roundtable discussion. The CDSS Fellows visit APCSS group included EC04-1 alum Maj. Gen. Heryadi, Senior advisor to PANGLIMA for International Relations. He is pictured between Lt. Col. John Gasner and In April, APCSS welcomed a group of 66 from the Centre APCSS Deputy Director Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Jim Hirai. The group included Brig. Gen. Darpito Pudyastunkoro, Col. Surya Durma, Mr. Adhyduriat Soemono, and for Defence and Strategic Studies (CDSS) at the Australian Mr. Haryanto Bajuri. Eikenberry shares experiences in Defence College. A number of APCSS alumni were part of the group. They included: Col. Modjo Basuki, CS05-1, of Afghanistan with APCSS Fellows Indonesia, Lt.Col. Siamelie Latu, EC01-1, of Tonga, Col. Brigadier Army Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, former com- Tahan Lumbantoruan, CS06-2, of Indonesia, Capt. Pong- U.S. Ambassador to Papua U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Sikand, India: mander of the Combined Forces Command in sak Somboon, EC02-1, of Thailand and Lt. Col. Gilbert Afghanistan, visited the Asia-Pacific Center for Toropo, EC03-3, of Papua New Guinea. New Guinea, Solomon Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and His experience Islands and Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Larry Dinger Security Studies on February 16. While here Leslie V. Rowe at APCSS he spoke with Fellows attending the Executive Course: Advanced Security Cooperation about his experiences during Operation Enduring security studies. The agenda includ- “The greatest gain from APCSS was being able to listen to and Freedom. APCSS Hosts PLA Academic Delegation ed a robust roundtable discussion, understand others’ perspectives. I might not agree with the other; also attended by representatives from however, we can work together to come up with recommended so- (continued from page 4) In addition to the Executive Course Fellows, 41 U.S. Pacific Command and Univer- lutions, a cooperative, rather than confrontational approach. international Fellows from the U.S. Army War sity of Hawaii’s East-West Center, In my current job as India’s defense rep to the U.S., I have College who were visiting the Center also at- which focused on PRC military to relate with defense reps from 120 different countries. APCSS tended his briefing. transformation and Chinese views on helped me to develop mutual respect and better understanding for transnational security issues. the views of representatives from other countries and thus helps Eikenberry’s new post is as the deputy chair- me do my job better. man, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mili- The visit also included a social event The social activities were an important aspect of APCSS be- tary Committee, Brussels, Belgium. which fostered mutual understand- cause our comfort level with others grew during these activities. ing by allowing interaction in a more Because of this comfort level, we were able to get to the crux of relaxed environment. the issues discussed in the course instead of worrying about mak- ing our neighbor upset by our comments; we were able to have Not only did the visit foster a greater open and honest discussions. Living together at 444 Nahua also understanding of the factors driving helped develop that comfort level. PRC military transformation and India deems APCSS very important. APCSS is held in higher associated challenges, it served as esteem today because the returning graduates speak so highly of an opportunity to encourage PRC the course. You can see how much we think about APCSS by who attendance in APCSS programs and we send to the courses. We used to send Colonels to the course; to explore potential future partnering now we send Brigadiers. Having attended APCSS reflects very and reciprocal educational opportu- high on our resume and dossier. This helps in our officer assess- nities between the two organizations. ment system for selection to higher ranks.” 10 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 11 COURSES

Advanced Security Cooperation Executive Course 07-1

The most recent Execu- a professional enhancement lows participated in APCSS been going for 10 years tive Course: Advanced program that includes skills lunchtime learning sessions now.” Security Cooperation workshops and guest speak- called “Brown Bags.” “The Feedback from the Fellows took place in early 2007 ers. Security is examined as Brown Bag sessions are solving-oriented course,” - Advanced Security Co- is also extremely important with 47 Fellows from 30 a comprehensive mix of po- really starting to produce said Azizian. operation - has to reflect its for this evolution. true meaning and essence,” different countries in the litical, economic, social, as some very good discussions. “The traditional EC was a he said. region. well as military aspects. The class was very inter- According to Azizian, “An very wide ranging, com- ested in these, and several important aspect of APCSS The six-week course According to Dr. Rouben prehensive course provid- “In a globalized world, Fellows gave excellent pre- is that we take the Fellows’ focuses on building rela- Azizian, course manager, ing a good overview of the national borders do not sentations on security issues views and perspectives very tionships among future this was a very energetic security environment. But guarantee full protection. in the region,” said Azizian. seriously. Our main educa- leaders and decision-mak- and cohesive group when it now we have more pressing We have to follow regional tional approach is to create ers within the region. It came to participation in the Over the last year the course issues. We have an urgent trends more carefully be- the right environment for comprises three required auditorium and seminars. has been transitioning from need for more collaboration cause they can impact our Fellows to exchange their elements: a core curricu- its original broad and in- like never before. We need own national security in The interaction did not stop views, perspectives and lum, an advanced studies structive overview of the to better focus on negative more significant ways than in the seminar rooms as Fel- experiences. While faculty program of electives, and region to a more focused, regional trends before they before. This means that instruction and facilitation interactive and participatory lead to major problems and curriculum change will be are important – our Fellows course. “We continue shap- shocks in the region. It is ongoing as the course will value the opportunity to in- ing and revising the course,” important at the same time continue to adapt to the teract with each other.” said Azizian. to capitalize on the positive dynamic regional security The next Advanced Security trends. We have to try to environment.” “Rather than build a new Cooperation course will be get the course to the point course from scratch, we EC at-a-glance held in October. “We hope of how we can best col- have taken an evolutionary Since 1996 to complete in that iteration lectively deal with issues approach - redesigning and • 31 Classes the transformation from and problems by building changing as we go - so we • 2,024 Fellows a survey type course to a national and regional capac- don’t lose the good things more focused, problem- ity and resilience. After all, from about the course which has the new name of the course 46 Countries

12 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 13 Transnational Security Cooperation Senior Executive Course

The Senior Executive course continues to evolve, aided and enriched by the feedback of each class. The latest courses have introduced more current assessment and response scenarios, a case study on creating a dissuasion campaign, and an extended discussion on creating the conditions for viable peace in crisis torn societies. Fel- lows have been given the opportunity to hone their skills in handling media interventions as well. Fellow feedback has validated the continuing improvement of the course in terms of knowledge gained, senior leader skills improved, and networks enriched.

SEC at-a-glance Since 1999 • 17 Classes • 334 Fellows from 32 Countries

SEC 07-1 SEC 06-3

14 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 15 Stability, Security, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTR)

In less than one year, APCSS has held three classes of the Last December, 30 senior Fellows from 15 countries new Stability, Security, Transition, and Reconstruction throughout the Asia-Pacific region attended the course. course which aims to enhance regional capability to pre- Countries represented at the course were: Bangladesh, Bru- vent, prepare for and respond to both human and man-made nei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Ne- disasters. After completing the first class last summer, APC- pal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of SS followed up with two additional classes. We continue to Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the United States. adapt the course, improving the content and flow based on attendee comments and regional demand The course takes a comprehensive approach to disaster pre- paredness and response activities focusing on three broad In May, 32 Fellows graduated from SSTR 07-1. The Fel- topic areas: 1) pre-conflict/complex emergency prepared- lows included senior military and civilian government ness and prevention (2) post-conflict/complex emergency leaders from 18 countries. Countries represented at the responses and transitions and (3) post-conflict/complex course were: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, emergency reconstruction. It also addresses basic defini- Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, tions and types of stability operations, coalition building New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Sri and inter-agency coordination, interventions and occupa- Lanka, Thailand, United States and Vietnam. The highlight tions, post-conflict/complex emergency reconstruction of this particular course was the high level of operational steps, transition planning, and strategic communications, SSTR 07-1 experience in disaster response that the Fellows had--over among other supporting topics. The course is designed to 1/3 of them had personnally been involved in more than impart vital knowledge, share best practices from the at- one such activity! This course also saw the beginning of an tendees’ experiences as well APCSS-sponsored web-site for sharing information among as to develop leaders’ skills SSTR at-a-glance Fellows on stability focused activities through the use of and frameworks in order to Since 2006 the “Asia Pacific Cooperative Security Consortium,” or improve the effectiveness of • 3 Classes APCSC. This represents a step ahead in APCSS’s on-going regional nations and individu- • 88 Fellows from efforts to provide a useful educational experience that does al leaders in preparing for and 22 Countries not end on graduation day. responding to disasters.

SSTR 06-2 16 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 17 Junior Exec Course transitions into an Asia-Pacific Orientation Course Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism

For several years, APCSS has offered issues were shaping the Asia-Pacific and transnational issues, governance, The Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism a three- week Junior Executive Course security environment. To meet the development, and security cooperation (CSRT) course helps Fellows develop a common under- that focused on knowledge of the re- needs of U.S. Pacific Command issues. Attention was given to histori- standing of terrorism and transnational threats that support gion and understanding how current headquarters, APCSS offered a three- cal and emerging issues. terrorism in the region, build the trust necessary for produc- day Asia-Pacific Orientation Course tive partnerships, and examine ways to improve informa- (APOC) last fall and again in March. The next course, to be offered in July, tion sharing and multinational strategies to counter terrorist will reflect the new merger of the Ju- threats. CSRT Course 06-3, held in Fall 2006, was attended Like the JEC, the APOC provided an nior Executive Course/Asian Pacific by 30 Fellows from 20 countries. introduction to Asia-Pacific culture, Security Foundations (JEC/APSF) politics, and challenges, while ad- course with the Asia-Pacific Orienta- CSRT at-a-glance dressing U.S. interests in the region. tion Course. Since 2004 The curriculum broadly examined: • 7 Classes security foundations, regional secu- According to course manager, Dr. • 336 Fellows from 51 Countries rity perspectives, country-specific Elizabeth Van Wie Davis, “APOC brings together all of the best features of the JEC and the ear- lier APOC to create a course that offers a comprehensive survey of many of the security issues in the current Asia-Pa- cific region.”

This new course will have a one week format and have two versions: one with a U.S. for- mat exclusively for PACOM officers and an international version for select self-funded countries plus the U.S. Fellows.

JEC at-a-glance Since 1996 • 6 Classes • 134 Fellows from 8 Countries

APOC at-a-glance Since 2007 • 1 Class • 46 Fellows

JEC 07-1 18 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 CSRT 06-3 www.apcss.org 19 Director visits Indonesia, Australia and Meeting with new New Zealand partners and alumni in APCSS Director, retired Army Southeast Asia Lt. Gen. Ed Smith, recently completed a trip to Indonesia, In March 2007, Lt. Gen. Ed Thai APCSS Australia and New Zealand. Smith journeyed to Kuala Alumni Association APCSS sought to achieve the Lumpur, Bangkok and Hanoi following objectives: 1. Learn for follow-up meetings with host-nation leaders to continue Smith and Shear the perspectives of host-na- broadening opportunities for presided over a tion and U.S. embassy officials outreach partnering efforts ceremony to cele- regarding major security issues with APCSS. brate the establish- to improve our residence and ment of the newly formed Ma- Association (Thailand). In an may provide the opportunity outreach offerings. 2. Connect laysia APCSS Alumni Associa- effort to broaden the range of to deal with concerns about Office calls in Malaysia in- with alumni to get their feed- tion. Brig. Gen. (Ret) Azmi bin participants in APCSS courses, Humanitarian Assistance and Lt. Gen. Smith speaks to a class at the Centre for Defence cluded meetings with Mr. Rashid (EC96-1) took charge the Director met with Mr. John Disaster Relief efforts. back and to gauge the success and Strategic Studies. David Shear, the U.S. Deputy as the first President of the Muller, the Chairman of the of our programs. 3. Find ways Chief of Mission; Dato’ Seri alumni association. American Chamber of Com- to include representatives of Mohamed Jawher Hassan, The final leg of the Director’s In Australia, Smith spoke cally addressing the Oceania merce and other U.S. business- Non-Governmental Organiza- the Chairman and CEO of the trip brought him to Hanoi for with members of the Ko- sub-region. In fact, APCSS men in Thailand and offered Institute of Security and Inter- very productive meetings with tions, business leaders, and koda Foundation at an event is now working with the Transitioning to Bangkok, them the opportunity to partici- national Studies; Dato’ Mohd Mr. Jonathan Aloisi, DCM, and international media organiza- hosted by the Centre for Office of the New Zealand Smith discussed current pate in APCSS programs. The Haniff bin Othman, Comman- Col. Mark Chakwin, Defense tions in APCSS in-resident and Defence and Strategic Stud- Foreign Secretary to iden- Thai/U.S. security issues with 28 members of the Thailand dant of the Malaysian Armed Attaché at the U.S. Embassy outreach programs. APCSS is ies; he also addressed the tify suitable topics related to the U.S. Defense Attaché, APCSS Alumni Association Forces Staff College where Col. Stephen McKeag, Gen- and with several Vietnamese now authorized to invite these class in session. The Direc- priority security cooperation welcomed Smith to Thailand Smith gave a presentation on eral Kasemsak Plooksawak government representatives representatives to courses as at a social reception and they tor met with APCSS alumni issues among Pacific Island Leadership Development to the including Ambassador Pham (SEC01-2), Deputy Permanent provided positive feedback self-funded Fellows. at the home of the U.S. nations. Smith also met with class in session; Mr. Ahmad Sanh Chau, Deputy Director Secretary, Ministry of Defense; about their APCSS experi- Embassy’s Army Attaché, a number of alumni and key Fuad bin Abd Aziz, Director General, Institute for Interna- Mr. Somphote Karjanaporn ence. As a result of this visit, In Indonesia, Smith identi- General National Security Di- tional Relations and Maj. Gen. Col. Joe Judge, who is also government representatives, (SEC03-2), National Legisla- APCSS learned that the Thais

OUTREACH fied a potential partner for an vision; and several others. Pham Thanh Lan, Director, Ex- an APCSS alumnus. including the Chief of De- tive Assembly; Mr. Prakit are concerned about the impact ternal Relations Department. APCSS Outreach event in fence Force, Lt. Gen. Jerry Prachonpachanuk (SEC05-1), of natural and man-made di- Key feedback from Vietnamese the form of support from the In New Zealand, he fol- Mateparae and the Deputy Secretary Gen of National sasters on national and human Taking advantage of the op- officials during these meetings Jakarta Center for Law En- lowed-up on possible out- Foreign Secretary, Ms. Dell Security Council and current security. A potential outreach portunity to meet with nearly emphasized concern about the forcement Cooperation. The President, APCSS Alumni event in Thailand or Hawaii reach opportunities specifi- Higgie. 30 Malaysian APCSS alumni, way-ahead, should Vietnam possible outreach workshop become a non-permanent could address Humanitarian APCSS Director Visits Korea/Mongolia: During April 22 to May 2, While in Korea, the Director Agency, Institute for member of the U.N. Security Assistance/Disaster Relief Attends Multilateral Planning Conference APCSS Director, Lt. Gen. also attended the U.S./ROK Strategic Studies, Border Council. In close coordination management systems. He Ed Smith traveled to the Re- Worldwide Multilateral Protection and Police with the U.S. embassy and also inaugurated the Indonesia public of Korea and Mongo- Planners Conf in Seoul, a Agencies, organizations the Vietnamese government, APCSS Alumni Association lia. In Korea, the Director forum in which representa- with leadership positions APCSS is developing a poten- tial outreach event that could (IAAA). The U.S. Embassy’s met with key government tives from about 65 nations staffed by many APCSS clarify the issues involved in Deputy Chief of Mission, John and non-government offi- gathered to discuss shared alumni. During his visit, Heffern and Defense Attaché, “Preparation for Service on For informa- cials to listen to their recom- security challenges—this more than 30 alumni met Col. Kevin Richards partici- the U.N. Security Council.” tion on future mendations for improving year, countering terrorism. with the Director for Ending this successful trip on pated in the ceremony. Taking courses in Hawaii and for In Mongolia, the Director roundtable security dis- a celebratory note, the Direc- Outreach Events the lead among the more than please check the suggestions on topical is- met with key officials from cussions and reception. tor was honored to join the 40 alumni who attended the sues for a potential outreach the Office of the National Key officials also offered Vietnamese APCSS alumni in calendar at ceremony was Air Marshal event in Korea next year. Security Council, Ministry ideas for enhancing APC- establishing their Alumni As- www.apcss.org (Ret.) Kooesnadi Kardi. He is The Director had the honor of Defense, National De- SS courses and expressed sociation. Amb. Pham Sanh serving as the first Chairman of inaugurating the Korean fense University, National great interest in future out- Chau enthusiastically took the first leadership role in the As- of the Association. APCSS Alumni Association. Emergency Management reach events in Mongolia. While in Mongolia, Lt. Gen. Smith met with (l-r) Col. Tuvshintugs, sociation. Lt. Col. Munkh-Ochir, and Lt. Col. Chow (Defense Attache). 20 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 21 this conference was con- expectation of dependency ducted in a series of focused on hydrocarbon fuels in the Managing Porous Borders OUTREACH and facilitated discussions.” near future. Nuclear energy seen as most promising al- In addition, Dr. Malik said ternative, requiring regional in Southeast Asia that conference attendees collaboration. How to manage porous bor- bodia, Thailand, Vietnam, ders in Southeast Asia was concluded that a three- - Oil and coal will remain Laos, Burma, Australia, the subject of a conference pronged approach to energy the dominating consumption Canada, Singapore, Philip- policy based on supply se- resource driven by India and recently co-hosted by the pines and the United States. curity, energy substitution, China’s energy needs. Gas Cambodian Institute for Co- International organizations and conservation is needed consumption preferred but operation and Peace (CICP) such as the UN’s Office on and Asia-Pacific Center for to promote energy security hampered by the high cost Drugs and Crime, UN Inter- worldwide. “It raised aware- of coal conversion to gas Security Studies (APCSS) Agency Project on Human ness and enhanced confi- and transportation challeng- held Feb. 27 to Mar. 2 in Trafficking in the Greater dence among participants to es. Encourage and assist Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Mekong sub-region, and the develop modes of coopera- India and China in building Cambodia. International Organization tion and networks that can adequate strategic reserves. of Migration, headquartered be tapped for future action Participants focused on po- in Geneva, also participated. to resolve energy security - Maritime transportation rous borders and the associ- U.S. Ambassador to Japan, J. Thomas Schieffer (center) speaks issues.” of energy will dominate in ated transnational threats, His Royal Highness, Prince to attendees at the Energy Security in the Asia-Pacific Conference the region despite growth and intra-governmental, Norodom Sirivudh of the Representatives from 10 nations attended the conference on held in Japan in last April. porous borders held in the Kingdom of Cambodia in March. Objectives of the confer- in pipeline networks. Thus, regional and international Kingdom of Cambodia pro- ence included developing a continued reliance on U.S. cooperation required to vided opening remarks for success requires coopera- on false passports. Partici- framework for characteriz- for security of sea lanes and manage these threats. the conference. His Royal tion intra-governmentally, pants learned about recent How Energy Drives ing dimensions of Asia-Pa- strategic straits. They shared information Highness serves as Privy regionally and at the inter- trends in document fraud, cific energy security; identi- - Japan’s energy strategy, and understanding of vari- Counselor to His Majesty national level.” She noted and were able to review Security Cooperation fying areas for coordinated based on conservation, ad- ous national perspectives the King of Cambodia and that this conference offered dozens of false passports institutional and policy ac- vanced and safe technolo- on border control chal- Chairman of the Board a “unique opportunity to that were being used in make a difference—to ex- transnational narcotics and Developing coordinated multi-national forum fo- tion; and formulating fresh, gies, recognized as possible lenges commonly shared by of Directors Cambodian change perspectives and human trafficking. policies on energy and the cused on improving regional regional approaches to en- model for developing ener- Southeast Asia countries. Institute for Cooperation to share views on the steps environment is a key issue understanding and coopera- ergy management; and sus- gy sectors in countries in the Attendees also shared best- and Peace. He is a former required to improve border Finally, retired U.S. Ambas- in the Asia-Pacific Region tion on Asia-Pacific energy tained cooperative action. region. Particularly, China practice methods and assets Deputy Prime Minister and systems.” sador Charles B. Salmon, according to U.S. Ambas- issues. It provided a venue is interested in receiving related to border control and Co-Minister of Interior Jr., also spoke to the group sador to Japan, J. Thomas for robust and candid dis- Some of the findings in- Japanese energy technology. methods of coordinating in- Other speakers included His comparing the region today Schieffer. The ambassador, cussion of various national cluded: ternal and regional govern- In her remarks at the confer- Excellency, Mr. Var Kim to when he first began work speaking to attendees of an perspectives and policy op- - Regional economic growth The conference concluded ment and non-government ence’s opening ceremony, Hong, Advisor to the Gov- there in 1966 emphasizing April 2007 conference on tions among senior security will continue with strong with attendees agreeing that control efforts. In addition, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires ernment on Border Affairs the enormous progress that “Energy Security Coop- practitioners and energy ex- dependence on energy con- the future actions should they looked at how better to Piper A. W. Campbell and Chairman of the Cam- had been made. According eration in the Asia-Pacific,” perts from Australia, China, sumption. Consequently, include the following: interface with all agencies stated, “The transnational bodian Border Committee, to Ambassador Salmon, also stated that energy – its Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithu- lowering energy intensity involved. threats and challenges asso- - Identify and promote Dr. Chap Sotharith, CICP the successful growth of security, stability and de- ania, Panama, the Republic and enhancing conservation ciated with porous borders energy cooperation oppor- Executive Director and Mr. ASEAN is due primarily to liverability – drives much of Korea, Russia, and the will remain the most viable Participation included 46 cannot be resolved through tunities in international and Choombhon Lertrathakarn, the energy and hard work of of our respective foreign United States. approach to rationalizing representatives from: Cam- unilateral action. Future regional organizations and Senior Expert on Inter- the people of the ASEAN policies, thus making it vital energy consumption and the private sector. According to APCSS avoiding potential energy ENERGY from previous page national Security Affairs, nations. But he also high- for countries to explore new follow-on activities with Professor Mohan Malik, resource conflict. - Engage China to dispel Office of the Secretary-Gen- lighted the contribution that cooperative solutions. - Use important regional regional partners and orga- “Recognizing that the chal- suspicions about U.S. en- eral of the National Security the United States had made - General appreciation for ergy ambitions and use forums to advance energy nizations for the purpose of Council, Thailand. to regional stability and Co-hosted by the Japan lenge of assuaging energy the importance and urgency energy dialogue with China cooperation and promote enhancing regional energy prosperity which made pos- Institute of International insecurities can be met only of developing alternative as a Confidence Building workshop findings and rec- cooperation and confidence In addition, Mr. James Mar- sible this favorable develop- Affairs in Tokyo and the through greater communica- energy sources and address- Measure. ommendations. building. For a copy of tin, First Secretary of the ment. Asia-Pacific Center for tion and joint cooperation ing CO2 generated climate - Use APCSS as a catalyst the conference report go to Canadian Embassy in Bang- continued on page 41 Security Studies, the April among Asia-Pacific nations, change with the realistic continued on next page and clearing house for www.apcss.org kok, provided a presentation 22 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 23 Exercise Global Tempest Examining President Lt.Gen. Frances The National Defense Uni- C. Wilson and APCSS Di- versity’s Strategic Policy rector Lt.Gen. (Ret.) Ed US-China- Forum conducted its first Smith welcomed partici- state exercise at the Asia- pants to the exercise. The Japan Pacific Center for Security Honorable Ryan Henry, Studies on Dec. 9, 2006. Principal Deputy Under Senior State and Federal of- Secretary of Defense for Relations ficials, including Governor Policy and Hawaii Gov- Linda Lingle, members of ernor, Linda Lingle, then the Hawaii state legislative opened Global Tempest, The continuing security combined with the close op- and executive branches, and The project will seek to noting the importance of and prosperity of the Asia- erating proximity of militar- local planners participated achieve four key objectives: dialogue among Federal, Pacific region is largely ies in the region, numerous in a pilot exercise for a new state, and local officials in contingent on enhanced analysts have pointed to an program that would bring - To assess the current state fostering an environment of cooperation among the urgent need for increased the benefits of Congressio- cooperation in which to ad- region’s three dominant confidence- and security- of debate in the United nal gaming outside Wash- dress the complex powers: China, Japan, and building measures (CSBMs) States, Japan, and China ington and to the states. security threats the United States. in the region. about the role and utility of CSBMs, as well as regard- confronting our SPF’s crisis simulation ing the particular applica- nation. Yet the confluence of the To that end, the Stanley exercises are designed to end of the Cold War, per- Foundation, in collaboration tion of specific CSBMs. provide senior government Representatives ceptions of increased US with the Asia-Pacific Center - To develop transparent officials insights into the from the Federal unilateralism, the rise of for Security Studies, has dialogue between US, Japa- complexity of policymak- departments of China, and a “normalizing” launched a new project on nese, and Chinese analysts ing in the current global Health and Hu- Federal, State and Local of- Japan has upended what had “Trilateral Confidence- and ficials attended Global Tempest and policymakers (both security environment. They man Services, traditionally been a reason- Security- Building Mea- including Governor Linda Lingle civilian and military) on the seek to improve dialogue Agriculture, State, ably stable regional sys- sures.” (top, in red); Honolulu Mayor role and utility of (certain/ between the executive and and Homeland Mufi Hanneman, (above); and tem—and left in its stead a specific) CSBMs and assess legislative branches of the Security, includ- Maj. Gen. Lee (left) with situation that remains highly Other collaborators on the PACOM Reps. the implications of these Federal government on ing the U.S. Coast fluid, unstable, and vulner- project include the Shanghai critical national security possible alternate CSBMs Guard, and the Office of the able to pressure for confron- Institute for International issues. While many other between Federal and state surveillance, and detection on trilateral relationship. Secretary of Defense and tation and possibly conflict. Studies in cooperation with simulation exercises rely on and legislative and execu- activities, as well as its - To develop concrete con- the U.S. Pacific Command tive branch policy makers CONFERENCE the Institute for Strategic former decision-makers to response and containment attended. The state and local Because of the institutional Studies for China, the Oka- sensus recommendations fill seats, SPF exercises are in the context of a notional capabilities. perspective was provided weakness of the region zaki Institute of Japan, and for CSBMs that can be distinctive in that partici- major national public health by the governor of Hawaii, the National Institute for implemented bilaterally and pants are all current officials crisis. The exercise ex- According to Maj. Gen. Honolulu Mayor Mufi Defense Studies. trilaterally and serve as sta- and incumbent Members of amined responses to the Lee, the exercise was a The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies hosts Hanneman, Rep. Calvin bilizing factors in managing Congress. With the Hawaii emergence of a potential valuable experience. “For numerous events each year both in Hawaii and Say, Speaker of the Hawaii Following the planning the trilateral relationship. iteration of Global Tempest, pandemic flu strain over- the first time we had a House of Representatives out in the Region. Conferences address contempo- meeting held in Honolulu SPF hopes to launch a new seas, the presentation of chance to synchronize at the - Improve strategic com- and numerous Hawaii offi- rary security concerns such as terrorism, earlier this month, the proj- program that would connect the first cases in the United national and local levels. It’s munication and security cials, including the Adjutant biosecurity, strategic communications, trans- ect will support the creation this successful Federal exec- States and its eventual de- important for the national cooperation between the General, Major General formation and many other issues relevant to the of three study groups—one utive and legislative branch velopment into a full blown level leaders to understand United States, Japan, and Robert Lee. Asia-Pacific Region. in each the United States, dialogue to their state-level pandemic worldwide and the concerns of the states. China through a frank and Japan, and China—to meet counterparts on issues of within America. Discussion Every place is different. The open exchange of ideas that Exercise Global Tempest on a regular basis over a 10- pressing regional and local during the exercise consid- people are different. This is For the latest Conference/ Outreach information fosters receptivity and, criti- provided a forum for infor- 12 month period to develop concern. ered issues such as national and to obtain registration details, please review mation exchange and col- continued on page 41 a “menu” of CSBMs. cally, reciprocity. and Hawaii pandemic pre- the “Conference” section of our website at www. laborative decision-making National Defense University paredness, communications, 24apcss.org. CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 25 Army War College International Fellows brings back APCSS Alumni

A group of International Fellows from the U.S. are: Lt. Col. John Gasner; Dr. Robert Wirsing; An informal gather- Army War College visited the Center in Feburary. Amb. Charles Salmon; Brig. Gen. Javed Iqbal, ing of APCSS Alumni Included in the group were two APCSS alumi: Brig. Pakistan,Col. Peter F. Magosi, Botswana, CSRT Gen. Selva K. H. Johnson, India, EC99-3 and Col. 04-2; Lt. Gen. Ed. Smith; Brig. Gen. Selva K. H. meets during the Peter F. Magosi, Botswana, CSRT 04-2. Pictured Johnson; and Dean Lee Endress. recent outreach event in Cambodia.

Alumni Association Gets Local

ALUMNI In February, about a dozen Hawaii-based alumni met to discuss the formation of a local Alumni Association APCSS Alumni Association in Korea Chapter. Led by Col. John Cinco (EC05-2) and Ms. Anne Sylvester (CS04-1), the group agreed on several objectives: Vice Adm. David Nichols and Maj. Gen. Muhammad Mustafa Khan stand in the back row for the SEC01- 1. Build personal and pro- 1 class photo. fessional networks between Hawaii Chapter of the APCSS U.S. Alumni Association meet for Hawaii-based alumni. lunch to organize chapter activities: Sgt. Maj. Toni Allen (CSRT SEC alumni reunited in Pakistan 06-1, JEC07-1), Maj. Brad Cogswell, Maj. Wes Palmer (EC06- 3), Col. John Cinco (EC05-2), Maj. Mike Mollohan (JEC06-1, When preparing for a recent trip to Pakistan to meet 2. Take APCSS Alumni Association in Mongolia CSRT06-3), Ms. Anne Sylvester (CSRT04-1), John Emmerson with officials regarding intelligence issues,Vice advantage (SSTR06-1) and Larry Amante (CSRT05-1). Adm. David Nichols (SEC01-1) was not sure what of oppor- ing alumnus upon arrival tunities 3. To the extent possible, type of reception he would receive. His meeting was to Hawaii and interacting to con- assist in charitable works with the Director-General for Analysis and Foreign with Fellows during course nect with here and in the region. Giv- Relations of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Nich- social events. This Spon- APCSS en the slew of recent natural ols’ apprehension turned into relief as soon as he sorship program could give Fellows disasters in the region, there saw who he was having his meeting with -- fellow the Fellows an opportunity and alumni may be opportunities for SEC01-1 alumni Major General Muhammad Mus- to see more of Hawaii and from other APCSS alumni to volunteer tafa Khan. The meeting turned into a reunion of the experience the Hawai- Group Captain Divakar Upot, India, EC02- nations by to assist in humanitarian two former classmates. Vice Adm. Nichols is cur- ian/American culture and it 2, visited APCSS as part of a contingent of sponsoring relief efforts, such as dona- rently serving as deputy commander of U.S. Central International Fellows from the U.S. Air War could serve as the founda- tions of food, blankets and a Fellow Command. College in March. tion for a strong network of or visit- APCSS Alumni Association in Indonesia friendships. Continued on page 42

26 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 27 sity in Toronto, Neang Phat, Brigadier General and will Canada to pur- SEC05-3, was serve as the Commanding In Memoriam APCSS Alumni News sue a Master’s promoted to Officer in the Logistics Di- degree in Law. General. vision. Colonel Rodolfo C. Calayo, Monirul Islam, for a country – it is also Executive Course 00-3, re- Khun Vuth, CHINA cently passed away and his AUSTRALIA EC05-1, was very much essential for in- promoted to ternational security as well. BRUNEI SEC06-3, was wife, Babes Calayo wanted promoted to Mr. Zhongbin to share her thoughts with Ann Harrap, Joint Secretary/ No country can now remain Mardiana, Lieutenant Li, EC01-1, the alumni. “To Alumni of EC03-3, is Minister. He aloof without cooperation Haji Moham- General. has transferred APCSS and Class 00-03, Sor- the Deputy High Commis- will continue and partnership with others mad, EC99-2, from the Ministry of For- row and grief have visited me, sioner, Australian High to serve in the Bangladesh on different security issues “I am moved Vanna Chea, eign Affairs to the Invest- my life has changed forever more. For my dearest hus- Commission Port Moresby, Embassy in Beijing as Min- – from controlling Avian In- that you made the effort to EC06-2, was ment Promotion Bureau band Col Rodolfo C. Calayo PN(M) Ret Class 2000-03 Papua New Guinea. ister. fluenza to combating Global gather all our addresses and of Heilongjiang Province, Terrorism. The bond in promoted to is now at peace…Has left this earth through Heaven’s sent a sincere greeting. I Colonel. China. door February 1, 2007 at exactly 3:20 am at Veterans Cameron Gill, Sheikh Sekander Ali, APCSS is a strong motivat- hope you too will often feel Memorial Medical Center. He was laid to rest Febru- JEC06-1 is the EC05-2, is ing force to work together in this feeling of being cared CHAD Dr. Jing Lu, ary 8, 2007 at Libingan ng Mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio. Deputy Direc- now the Min- National and International for by someone so far away, EC02-1, is For though I grieve and though tears fall, I shall make it tor, Workforce ister, Consular environment.” of being remembered.” Mbodou Counselor through this time of grief, for in my heart he shall still Analysis, De- Affairs for the Mahamat, for Political abide. And though he’s missed, I shall continue on.” partment of Defence. Bangladesh Col. Z. R. M. CAMBODIA CSRT04-1 was Affairs and Embassy in Ashraf Uddin, We offer our prayers and sincerest condolences. promoted to Spokesman of the Chinese BANGLADESH Qatar. EC04-2 joined Pang Savan, Colonel. Embassy in Israel. the Center for EC03-2, was Shah Moham- Cmdr. Muhammad Rizaul Strategic and INDIA Kashmir Valley by early promoted to CHILE EL SALVADOR mad Ziaur Karim, EC05- Peace Studies June 07. Major General. Rahman, 2, is serving (a non-government think- Dr. M. S. George Lt. Col. EC03-2, was as Chief Staff tank) in Dhaka, as a Re- Mamik, Jatinder Sikand, EC01-1, Khiev Sa- Brown, EC02- Jose Camilo promoted to Air Officer to Ad- search Consultant. EC98-1, re- was promoted meth, EC04-2 3, was promot- Benitez, CSRT Vice Marshal ministrative cently pub- to Brigadier grad was pro- ed to Captain. 04-2, was pro- and assumed command as Authority Dhaka. Deputy Sec- lished a chapter in a book, General and moted to Brig- moted to a new the Bangladesh Chief of Air retary Ahmed “Indian Foreign Policy: is Defense adier General Capt. Alejan- duty as Executive Officer of Staff. Air Commodore Syed Ullah, EC05-3 Challenges and Oppor- and Military and selected dro Campos, the Engineer Command. Zilani Rahman, EC05-2, was promoted tunities.” Dr. Mamik is Attaché in the as Deputy Chief of Staff of EC04-2, is Maj. Gen. has been appointed as the to Joint Secre- currently the Programme Indian Embassy in Wash- the Royal Gendarmerie of now in the FIJI M. A. Matin, “Assistant Chief of Air tary and serves Director MBA at MREI ington D. C. Cambodia. Chilean Naval Faridabad, near New Delhi. SEC04-1, re- Staff (Maintenance)”of the as Director, Bangladesh Jute War College, Sam Sauma- tired from mil- Bangladesh Mills Corporation, Moti- He also published a Chapter Neeraj Bali, Lt. Col. Morakat Kong, and was promoted to Cap- tua, EC98-2 itary service in Air Force. He jheel, Dhaka. on Formal and Non Formal EC03-3, was CSRT 04-2, is now work- tain in January 2007. is deployed to May. also achieved Threats in a book “WMD’s: promoted to ing abroad at Iraq until mid 2007. the prestigious BHUTAN Options for India.” Dr. the rank of UNMIS. He Cmdr. Guill- “Professional Mr. Karma Mamik has also volunteered Brigadier. will work for ermo Lüttges, Maj. Isireli Engineer” Sonam Tsho- to serve as the POC for UNMO one EC04-3 is the Dakunimata, Sarwar status from the Institute of sar, EC06-1 India’s APCSS Alumni As- Group Capt. year in Sudan. Commanding EC05-1, re- Nizam, heads the sociation. Amit Tiwari, Engineers of Bangladesh Officer of the turned to Fiji SEC02-2, Asia Division, Ministry of EC05-2, has Col. Ken Sosavoeun, CSRT Southern Mis- after serving was promot- Surgeon Foreign Affairs; he is also Brigadier been posted 04-2, works at sile Boat Command. one year as a ed to Rear Commander attending the Australian Na- Ata Hasnain, to Kabul Af- the Cabinet of Battalion Commander in Admiral and appointed Muhammad tional University, Canberra. EC00-2, ghanistan as Deputy Prime Jose P. Sinai. Chief of Navy, Bangla- Moinuddin, will soon be Air Attaché. Minister and Valdivieso, desh. EC06-2, stated Mr. Tharchean, EC05-2, promoted to Minister of EC04-3, was “Good gover- is attending Osgoode Hall Major General and will take National Defense at Council promoted to continued on next page nance is not only important Law School, York Univer- charge of a division in the of Ministers . 28 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 29 Dr Ikrar Nusa Abdul Halim Saad, EC99- Capt. Subra- MARSHALL ISLANDS Bhakti, EC02- Mr. Toshio 2, recently retired from the maniam 1, expressed Saito, SEC05- Malaysian Government and Raman, Mr. Biuma Samson, Ex- appreciation 3 was assigned is now a con- EC02-2, trans- ecutive Course 05-2, stated for the concern as the Director sultant in his ferred from “We have to continue this Mr. Anil forum of sharing informa- and condolences for the of Equipment own company Malaysian tion together to combat this Upadhyay, victims of the disastrous Policy Divi- called Country Armed Forces Defence Col- unacceptable norm that SEC06-2 was flooding that occurred in his sion, Bureau Gen. Muhammad Risk Consul- lege to Naval Education deprives the people from promoted to country. “Thank you very of Finance and Ismail Jamaluddin, tancy, dealing with country Training Command as Chief their basic right to freedom and liberty. This is very spe- Additional much for the APCSS con- Equipment, SEC03-1, was promot- risk advice and training. of Staff. Islands’ Counter-Terrorism Secretary in the Department cial to me that I have made dolences to us. All of us are Japan Defense Agency. ed to the Chief of Army a commitment to myself to Committee finding ways and of Agricultural Research fine.” He and Mr. Kazushige Malaysia in February. Brig. Gen. Dato’ Zainal Cmdr. Jamel take part and to attend all means to protect our borders and training of personnel that and Education, Ministry of Maj. Gen. Tanaka, EC00-2, reported bin Abdul Rahman, EC01- Abd Rahman, the Counter-Terrorism initia- Agriculture, Government of mandant of the Military tives especially the meetings charge to safe-guard the safe- (Ret) Albert the Government of Japan 1, is still serv- EC03-2, will ty and security of our people India Academy of Madagascar in here at the UN. As a matter Inkiriwang, (GoJ) changed its defense ing with the assume the of fact, I am working closely and those visiting our country. SEC04-1, re- organization’s name from February. International duties Direc- with the Counter-Terrorism I am proud of what I am doing Satish Vijeshwer, EC06- office here and the Marshall and will continue to do this to ported that the Defense Agency to Minis- Monitoring tor of Royal the best of my ability.” 2, was pro- National Resilience Institute try of Defense (MoD) and Ranaivoseheno, Louis An- Team - Min- Malaysian Navy Leadership moted to Major toine de Pa- of the Republic of Indonesia allowed MoD to conduct danao 3 (IMT-M 3) in the Centre. Sharifuddin in the future might help to General. He doue, EC05-2, (Lemhannas RI) has revital- international cooperative Philippines. He received the ABD Ghani, resolve problems and most stated “APCSS was promoted ized its structure, organiza- operations (e.g. peacekeep- Darjah Indera Mahkota Pah- Dato’ Mohd EC06-3, was importantly also to assist contributed to Captain and tion, vision, and mission. ing operations, humanitar- ang (DIMP) from the Royal Yusof Ahmad, promoted to our major players in the re- immensely in is head of Hu- Beside the old structure, a ian rescue operations) as its Highness the Sultan of Pa- EC04-3, was Senior Assis- gion.” shaping our life and career.” man Resources Steering Board parallel with main missions. hang. The award carries the appointed as tant Commis- Bureau of the the Governor was estab- title DATO’. Ambassador sioner II (SAC II) Brigadier High Com- Lt. Col. Sharad (Sangita) Naval Forces Command. lished and MG Inkiriwang Col. Naoyoshi Oyama, of Malaysia to General equivalent and missioner Bajpai, EC06- is the Secretary. EC98-3, was Col. Jaafar Switzerland with accredita- posted to a new Criminal Shaheed Zaki, 3, was awarded MALAYSIA transferred Kasim, EC01- tion to Liechtenstein. He Investigation Department EC02-3, is the the “Chief of Iwan Satriawan, EC04-3, from Defense 2 assumed his indicated that it is a very (CID) at Police Headquar- non-resident Army Staff’s Ambassador is serving in a Intelligence new position as cold winter and he longs for ters Bukit Aman Kuala High Commis- Commenda- Mohd Arshad new position Headquarters, the Comman- the days in Hawaii. Lumpur. sioner to Singapore and also tion” for good work in year M. Hussain, in the Politi- Ichigaya to dant of Air Force College in a Member of Parliament. 2006. He was promoted to SEC05-2, was cal Section of Headquarters of Northern March. Cmdr. Mohd MALDIVES the rank of full Colonel. appointed the the Indonesian Air Defense Force, Misawa, Yusri bin MICRONESIA Malaysian Ambassador to Embassy in Japan. Adm. Dato Ilyas Bin HJ Mohd Yunus, Mr. Ahmed Austria based in Vienna as INDONESIA Singapore. Din, SEC02-2, EC06-2, is Rasheed, Herman well as the Malaysia Perma- LAOS retired as Chief now “concen- EC01-2, was Semes Jr., Brig. Gen. nent Representative to the Mr. Rulijanto, EC05-2, of Malaysian trating on the coming Bilat- appointed Chief of Protocol EC01-3, has a Bibit Santoso, United Nations Offices’ in was promoted Mr. Phomma Navy. eral Training and Consulta- in the Ministry of Foreign new position SEC06-3 and Vienna. to Head of Sidsena, EC99- tive Group in short BITACG Affairs. as Civil Affairs EC99-2, reported that Indo- Customs Ser- 1, works at the between US and Malaysia Officer. nesian alumni successfully vice office Laos Embassy in Washing- where he is the co-Secretary Lt. Col. established their APCSS - Mataram in ton D.C., and he has been together with Maj Ma from Zakariyya MONGOLIA alumni association. He also February 2007. promoted to Deputy Chief PACOM.” Mansoor, reported that Indonesia sent of Mission. EC01-3, at- Oyu Vasha, two aircraft with food and JAPAN Cmdr. Ganesh tended NESA EC99-1 was clothes to help with the re- MADAGASCAR Navaratnam, Center in promoted to lief efforts in the Philippines Col. Komei Rear Adm. Radavidson Vice Admiral Dato’ EC06-2, is at- Washington DC. “We are Second Secre- in response to the typhoon Mihara, EC02- Dominique Abel Nirina, EC01-2, Amdan Kurish, SEC05- tending the De- trying our best to learn tary and is now disaster. 1 is the 1st Rakotozafy, was promoted to his sec- 3, was just promoted fence College from each other for a better based in the Mongolian em- Infantry Regi- EC99-2, was ond star and became the and became Fleet Com- in Malaysia person to person contact in bassy in Bangkok. Commandant of Mala- mental Commander Tokyo, appointed mander. this year. our region which some time continued on next page Japan. as the Com- gasy Naval Forces. 30 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 31 some time. The course I Dr. Peter Brent Ioane, service and is also the high- at the Office Australia. She is also back Jay Espinosa, took at APCSS has helped Greener, EC05-1, has est medal award that can be of Speaker to work at the National Bu- CSRT 06-1. me to sharpen my course SSTR 06-1, is been promoted awarded to those at the rank Jose C. De reau of Investigation, this “The Philip- focus here, introduce new now the Head to Police Ser- of Colonel. Venecia, Jr. as time as Chief of the Man- pines finally lectures, and initiate new of Division of geant. Consultant on agement Planning and Audit has its own NEPAL research methodologies for Public Health and Psycho- PAPUA NEW Security and Peace Process. Division. anti-terror law. Madhuban military officers.” social Studies Faculty of Senior Police GUINEA He also works as local con- President Arroyo signed into Paudel, EC03- Health and Environmental Sgt. Robert sultant of the Henry Dunant Maj. Gen. law the landmark Human Col. Verave 2, transferred Deputy Super- Sciences AUT, Auckland Togiamana, Center for Humanitarian Rodolfo Tor, Security Act of 2007 or the Mae, EC03-2 to the Mission intendent of New Zealand. EC02-3 leads Dialogue, a Geneva-based EC04-3, is anti-terrorism bill, cement- and SSTR 06-1, has been of Nepal in the U.S. as Police Subodh the Immigra- NGO. now the U.N. ing the country’s unwaver- posted as the acting Joint Minister Plenipotentiary Ghimire, Mr. Gordon tion Dept. Police (UN- ing commitment to fight Force Commander. and Deputy Permanent Rep- CSRT 04-2 Hook, SEC06- Maj. Jun POL) Commis- global terrorism.” resentative of Nepal to the was recently 1, is the Exec- PAKISTAN Nayve, CSRT sioner of Timor-Leste under Emmanuel United Nations. promoted to Superintendent utive Secretary 04-1 is attend- U.N.Integrated Mission in Superinten- of Police (CEO) of the Maj. Shabbir Mungu, EC04- ing the Naval Timor-Leste (UNMIT). He dent Carlos 3, is currently Brig. Gen. Asia-Pacific Hussain, CSRT Postgradu- is also the General Com- Lozano, CSRT in Australia Nar Baha- NEW ZEALAND Group on Money Launder- 05-2, was se- ate School in mander of the Timorese 06-1, will be under-taking dur Kandel, ing and Terrorist Financing lected as UN Monterey California taking National Police (PNTL). Chief, Intelli- post graduate EC 05-1, Maj. Gen. based in Sydney, Australia. Military Observer for the a Masters in Science in His task is to fulfill the UN gence and Op- studies in Master of Interna- successfully Clive Lilley, UN Mission in Ethiopia and Defense Analysis ( Special mandate to ensure through erations Division effective tional Relations at the Uni- completed SEC02-1, is re- Navy Captain Eritrea. Operations Low Intensity the presence of UNPOL, the July 2007. He also reported versity of Wollongong. Brigade Command at home. tiring from the Warren Cum- Conflict). restoration and maintenance the Philippines will host the At present, he is attending New Zealand mins, EC01-3 EC gradu- of public security in Timor 40th ASEAN Ministerial PHILIPPINES Royal College of Defence Defense Force. has retired ates Tahir Ferdinand B. Leste through the provision Meeting/ Post Ministerial Studies course in London. from the Navy Hanfi, 04-1, Cui Jr., EC04- of support to the PNTL. Meeting and 14th ASEAN Renny and is now Dr. Babar Maria Ortu- 2, was promot- Regional Forum this sum- oste, EC99-1, Col. Anuj VanderVelde, working for the corrections Shah, 04-2, ed to Assistant Lt. Gen. (Ret.) mer in Manila. CSRT taught a class Basnyat, ECO2-3, re- department and Rasheed Secretary and Edilberto P. graduates will be utilized on in International EC06-1 is now signed from Khalid, 05-2, is now in Singapore for the Adan, SEC05- the security planning for the Security at Arizona State the Deputy the Royal New NIUE ISLAND have volun- Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship 2, was appoint- event. University and wrote an ar- Commander of Zealand Navy three years teered to serve until August then off to ed by President ticle entitled “Nuclear Non- the 23rd Bde in ago, was appointed National Tonyata Ed- as the POCs Kennedy School of Govern- Arroyo as the Capt. Abdu- Proliferation and Nuclear- Baglung. Manager Intelligence at wards, EC02-1, for the APCSS ment at Harvard in the fall. Executive rasad (Abe) New Zealand Immigration has been pro- Alumni Asso- Weapon Free Zones: The Director of the Presidential Sirajan, Case of Southeast Asia.” Ramin- and two months ago moved moted to Police Sergeant. ciation. Con- Col. Rodrigo Commission on the RP-US SSTR 06-1, dra Chhetri, into his current appointment gratulations! “Oddie” Dia- Visiting Forces Agreement was named Ma Edna CSRT 06-1, as General Manager Mari- Police Sgt. We wish you pana, CSRT (PCVFA). He will also be the Balikatan Guevara, was promoted time Security. Gregory Har- great success! 04-2, recently overseeing the Status of ‘07 Commander on Sulu, a EC00-3 and to the rank ding, EC04-2 transferred to Forces Agreement (SOFA). position normally filled by CSRT 04-1, of Brigadier Mathew Leslie, EC06-1, was selected Group Capt. a new position as DCS for He retired last year as the an O-6. Abe feels that he was awarded General in February and is left the New for peace keep- Hamid Faraz, Intel, J2, GHQ, as Division Commanding General of was selected for this posi- the most presti- now the Director of Public Zealand Cus- ing duties in EC06-3, was chief, Anti Terrorism Divi- Southern Command. tion in part due to his newly gious UK Chevening Senior Relations. toms Service the Solomons. promoted in sion. acquired expertise after suc- to move to March. The Fellowship Grant to take up Col. Nichols Ojeda Jr., cessful completion of the a short course in “Conflict Dr. Saubhagya Shah, Fiji. He was Nina Hekau, Government of Ms. Auralyn EC06-1, is Deputy Com- APCSS SSTR course. Resolution” at the Univer- EC06-2, said appointed as EC05-2, will Pakistan conferred Tamgha- Pascual, EC04- mander, sity of York, UK. Only 12 “I have been the Regional Security Advi- soon study for i-Imtiaz (Military) upon 3 completed Training and Maj. Gen. people worldwide were teaching at the sor to the Forum Secretariat a Masters in him. This term translates her Masters in Doctrine Com- Ferdinand given the grant. Army Com- based in Suva. Law (LLM) at as the medal of excellence. Transnational mand, Philip- Bocobo, mand and Staff the University For those in the military it Crime Prevention at the pine Army. SEC06-3, is Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Nags College for of New South Wales, Syd- is given after distinguished University of Wollongong, ney, Australia. Lomodag, EC02-1, works 32 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 33 now Chief of Exercise and Leslie Mason, Mendaka Sa- TAIWAN Capt. Pong- Training Division for AFOC EC02-2, is marasinghe, sak Somboon, at Osan AB, Korea now retired EC04-1,has David Lin, EC02-1, is and working been promoted EC06-2, is attending now the Inspector General, RUSSIA for RAMSI to Major Gen- Director, Taipei Defence and AFP. Law and Jus- eral and is in Economic and Strategic Stud- Vladimir tice Program, RAMSI Law New Delhi attending the Cultural Office (TECO) in ies Course in Australian Cmdr. Joeroy Cherny, EC02- and Justice Program Case National Defence College’s Sydney, Australia. Defence College. Mendoza, 2, published an Support Unit. National Security and Stra- EC07-1, is cur- article about “Hypothesis of tegic Studies Course. He is THAILAND Col. Pisak rently assigned the Superconducting Origin Robert Piringisau, EC02- General Officer Command- Sungkobol, as the Chief, of Saturn’s Rings.” 3, is now the ing, 22nd Division, Trinco- Gen. Kasem- EC05-2, was Operational Acting As- malee, Sri Lanka. sak Plook- promoted Analysis Division (OAD) Larissa Ru- sistant Com- sawat, SEC01- as Assistant of the Office of the Deputy ban, EC04-3, missioner for Group Cap- 2, was named Director of Chief of Staff for Plans, J5. has organized Specialist Op- tain Gagan chairman of Plans and Strategy Division, and lectured at erations. Bulathsing- advisory com- Directorate of Joint Opera- Ms. Annette several semi- hala, EC05-1, mittee to chairman of elec- tions, Supreme Command Manansala, nars and exercises recently Nelson Nausi, graduated from tion commission. Headquarters. Philippines, to include a Counterterror- EC04-1, is a National Se- EC05-1, was ism Exercise at the U.S. now the Com- curity and Strategic Studies Mr. Somphot Kancha- TIMOR-LESTE promoted to Embassy in Moscow, Carn- mander of the Course. naporn, Assistant Sec- egie Seminars, and Jubilee National Re- He was also promoted to SEC03-2, was Counsel- retary in the Department of Kremlin 5th Russian Ener- sponse Unit. Air Commodore in January named a mem- lor Roberto Environment and Natural getic Forum. 2007. He has been posted ber of the Na- Soares, EC03- Resources. SRI LANKA as the Chief Instructor at tional Legisla- 1, writes about SINGAPORE the newly established (Air) tive Assembly his country’s REPUBLIC Maj. Gen. Defence Service Command (NLA). passion for peace and secu- Ambassador Singye Dorjee, Bhutan,EC03-2, re- OF KOREA Lt. Col. Des- Parakrama and Staff College in Bata- rity. “I wish to inform that ported that Ms. Rudeewan Kateluxana, Thailand, mond Chong, Pannipitiya, landa, Sri Lanka. Mr. Prakit despite all difficulties and EC03-2, was able to come to Bhutan’s National Kim, Yong- EC06-2, re- EC00-3, re- Prachon- challenges we are facing to- Day reception - she shared photos of the festivities. Wha, EC02-2, ported that he cently graduated from the Savitri Panabokke, EC06- pachanuk, day, our leaders and people Mahadi Maidin, Brunei, of the same course also was promoted to Brigadier and Ling were married as National Defense College 2, transferred SEC05-1, was of Timor-Leste continue to shared some pictures at the reception on the occa- General and he is Assistant planned in September. Con- in New Delhi. On Dec. 18, from the Min- promoted to be united in safeguarding sion of Brunei National Day on Feb 23rd in Tokyo. Chief of Staff, Engineers, gratulations Des and Ling. 2006, he was appointed as istry of Foreign Secretary Gen- peace and security for our It was a pleasure to have our APCSS friend Mr. First Republic of Korea Security Force Commander Affairs in Co- eral of National Security loving country. Recently, I Takeomi Yamamoto, also of EC 3-2 and his wife at Army. SOLOMON (East) in Sri Lanka. lombo to the Council. He is also a mem- was in Dili for five working the event....well ....Sumo wrestlers were there too.” ISLANDS Sri Lanka High ber of the days…and have witnessed Jingyu Lee, Lt. Gen. Ravi Aruntha- Commission in Singapore National Legislative Assem- the strong commitment and (Forward) for Governance housing for emerging coun- EC05-2, was Edward Tok- vanathan, EC01-2, was as First Secretary. bly and is the new President dedication of all our leaders uru, EC00-1, and Economic Development tries. promoted to appointed as of the Thai alumni associa- from all state institutions in for the next 13 months in Colonel and is now the Di- the Deputy tion. promoting peace, dialogue rector of the Maritime Unit. Multinational Force - West now he works Chief of Staff Mr. Ranjith and reconciliation for our in Iraq. at 6th corps of Sri Lanka Air Gunaratna, Thiwa Penket- people.” ROK Army, as G-2 and next Solomon Auga, EC00-3, is Force. EC 02-2, as- gorn, EC99-2 now retired. He is now a Larry D. Amante, CSRT year he will be assigned as sumed his was promoted UNITED 05-1, has a new job as the the regiment commander reverend and working as a Ranaweeras- duties at the to Major Gener- STATES parish Priest Chief, Operating Officer near Daegu. inghe Daya- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, al and selected for ATAP In- Michelle Bas, JEC05-2, Anglican Brig. Gen. pala, EC03-2 Sri Lanka as the Director as the Director ternational, was promoted to Lieuten- Church of Sol- John R. Al- Lt. Col. Ryu and SEC06-3, General, East Asia and Pa- of the External Relations a developer ant Commander, U.S. Coast omon Islands len, SEC05- Young Kwan, was promoted cific Division. Office, Directorate of Joint corporation Guard. All Saint Par- 1, will be the Deputy Com- EC05-2, is to Air Vice Marshal. Intelligence. for affordable continued on next page ish, Honiara. manding General, II MEF 34 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 35 Rear Adm. and I have been correspond- signed a Tactical Action Of- Two alumni from Exec- Robert Burt, ing. He is currently in China ficer onboardUSS Ronald Maj. Gen. Heryadi, EC 04-1, Indone- utive Course 04-3, Air EC03-2: Fel- attending the NDU while I Reagan. sia, stated “I just recently was invited Commodore Muham- low alumni am still in Australia. Zaman by Multinational Force Standing Oper- mad Rauf, Bangladesh ating Procedures Workshop as a guest from his class sent me a picture of him Phuong Pier- Cmdr. Steven and Mr. Joseph Yun, speaker on disaster relief operation in reported that and some colleagues which son, EC03-1, Bennet, EC02- United States, reunited Indonesia. The workshop held by TNI- Bob is “going through ex- included a Brunei officer. A was promoted 1, has come off at the U.S. embassy in USPACOM was attended by 20 country tensive treatment for cancer Brunei officer in my CDSS to Colonel. active duty for Seoul, Korea. participants on Nov 5-10-2006 in Ja- (Multiple Myeloma). He is recognized the officer and special work karta. I also met one of my Mongolian in good spirits and getting requested his email. So classmates .” (ADSW) orders at U.S. a senior re- two months to Montgomery, Col Davaadorj outstanding care and treat- here we go: A U.S. Army Lt. Col. Victor Salazar, Pacific Command J7 TSCP search analyst Alabama to take command ment at Bethesda National officer in Australia sends EC02-3, trav- Exercises Branch (Austra- with CENTRA of Detachment 2, 26th Net- Naval Medical Center in an email to a Bangladesh eled to Sri lia). He is at Commander, Technology, work Operations Group. Washington, DC. Let’s Air Force officer in China Lanka in the U.S. Pacific Fleet N37 as a Inc. in Arling- keep Chaplain Burt in our requesting the email address capacity as NORTHCOM. Joint Exercise Planner (De- ton, VA. Lt. Col. (Ret) prayers and hope for strong of a Brunei officer also in a NGO rep Alumni fense Contractor working Lewis Her- recovery.” China for a Brunei officer in (Olive Branch Eric Udouj, SSTR 06-2, for CUBIC Applications, Dr. Peter Frederiksen, rington, EC99- Associations Australia. By the way, we Intl) in February where he was recently promoted to Inc.). EC01-1, 1, now owns an Mr. Scott succeeded!” met with Sri Lankan APCSS Lieutenant Professor of “IT” Company Bangladesh Bush, CSRT alumni. Colonel and is Cmdr. Byron (Defense) and does consulting. Cambodia -new*** 05-2 and SSTR Maj. Mike assigned as the Black, EC03- Economics Fiji 06-2, is cur- Kirkpatrick, Capt. Phillip Operations Of- 1, took over as at the Naval Capt. Jarod Hughes, Indonesia -new rently serving CSRT05-1, G. Sawyer, ficer to the 322 the first Com- Postgraduate JEC05-2, was Rep. of Korea -new as the Team deployed to Af- EC98-2, is the Civil Affairs Brigade at Fort manding Of- School in Monterey, Calif., promoted to As- Malaysia -new Chief for 5/10 ghanistan as the SUBRON 15 Shafter, Hawaii. ficer of Marine retired in February. sistant Director Madagascar * Civil Military Operation Senior Army Commander in Safety Unit, Wilmington, of Operations, Mongolia Force, Detachment Two, Mentor to an Afghan Army Guam. N.C. Mr, Jack 517th Airlift Nepal Team Four in Ramadi, Recon Kandak (Battalion). VANUATU Greenwood, Squadron, El- Pakistan Iraq. Currently the Team Mr. LeRoy Smith, EC03-1, Scott Blatter, EC06-2, EC 03-3, mendorf AFB, AK. Palau is focused on the repair of Mr. Paul is on a tem- Lt. Col. Aru Maralau, stated that the is currently Philippines the electric grid and water Kreutzer, porary assign- EC98-3, is now the Com- course helped working for Lt. Col. Mylene Huynh, Papua New Guinea treatment plants. Successful JEC05-3, start- ment with the mander of him perform CENTRA EC03-2, Russia ** human engagement has led ed a new posi- State Dept. in Policing Ser- increasingly Technology. This summer worked with Thailand to security improvements tion as Staff the Marshall vices. challenging job he will be traveling to Bang- PACOM to Vietnam -new in the city that in turn allow Assistant in the Islands. responsibili- kok, New Delhi and Seoul conduct an United States (Hawaii the reconstruction process Bureau of Political-Military Arthur ties. Specifically, he was on company business and, avian flu & DC) -new to begin. Affairs (PM), Department Maj. Richard Stevens, Caulton, promoted to GS14 since if possible, he would like rapid response of State, Washington, D.C. JEC05-2 is cur- EC00-2, has leaving the course. to see any of his classmates workshop in Phnom Penh Pending Associations Dr. Charles rently assigned been promoted that may be in those cities. in February. Their activity Bhutan, Brunei, Chile, Craft, EC05- Capt. Michael in Seoul, Re- to Lieutenant Mr. Jeff Bolander, EC99- emphasized interagency col- Cook Islands, Guam, 1, participated Maddox, public of Korea Colonel. 3, visited the Eva Gonzalez, EC05-2, is laboration and border issues India, Maldives, Mar- in humanitari- EC01-1 gradu- as an Exercise APCSS library working now pertaining to pandemic flu shall Islands, Micro- an dental work ates from the Planner. Superinten- web page using for the Internal preparedness and control. nesia, Peru, Sri Lanka, in Danang, Naval War Lt. Col. Keith Swensen, dent Dan Rakau, EC02-1, the Ask-a-Li- Revenue Ser- She departs soon for Kirk- Tonga and Vanuatu Vietnam and is now on a College in June before be- EC05-1, transferred from is now the brarian refer- vice (IRS) in land, N.M. where she will medical mission in the Phil- coming the Surgeon for the Japan and is Commander of ence service. Lanham, MD. be a squadron commander. * Joint alumni association ippines. He also performed 1st Marine Expeditionary now the Chief Police Mari- The library staff found the with the Africa Center temporary duty aboard the Force. of Policy, time Wing. information and faxed it to Lt. Col. Paul Col. Michael ** Joint alumni association USS Kitty Hawk in May. Plans, and him at the conference. Mr. Guevin, Out- Keogh, EC05- with the Marshall Center Navy Lt. Strategy for the Bolander reported back that reach Malaysia 3, reported *** informal group Toby Collins, JEC07-1, Marvin Park, Aerospace De- the information was “very 2006, will be “Zaman (Ma- resigned his commission, JEC05-2, is fense Division of NORAD- helpful.” Thanks library. moving within sihuzzaman and has taken a position as currently as- 36 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 Serniabat) from Bangladesh www.apcss.org 37 Alumni Family & in the Field

Dear Friends: I’m at home again, with all my family and I’d like to introduce them to you because they’re part of me, and obviously I couldn’t pay my family’s trip to Hawaii (I would need to charter a half Boeing 747...). I hope you all are enjoying your families and the “home sweet home” in your countries. I’ve the best Ms. Megan Stauder, U.S, EC06-2 recently visited Kirabati. Photographed memories about you and my house’s doors above are: Megan Stauder (left), Teata Tauanibure (far right), Teata’s wife will be open to welcome you if you come to and a Kiribati Police officer. Megan reported that “besides the knowledge Chile. CDR Gabriel Roman, EC06-3. gained at APCSS, I met invaluable POCs throughout the region, who have all gone out of their way to collaborate on security cooperation is- In March, Classmates from sues with JIATF West. For example, my APCSS classmates, Glansay EC00-3, Col. Kevin Madden Enos (Marshall Islands), Tom Tun (Micronesia), and Teata Tauanibure (Kiribati), were instrumental in orchestrating recent visits by JIATF West (US), Chief JUSMAG-Korea Lt. Cmdr. Scott Kim, JEC 05-1, reported a and US Coast Guard personnel to these three nations to conduct trans- and Jian Yang (China), MFA, new addition to his family: Annelise Helen national crime assessments…Without the contacts made during APCSS, were able to connect in Beijing Kim was born on Sept. 10, 2006. Con- JIATF West would’ve had a very difficult time gathering information and for a wonderful dinner. Kevin gratulations! Kim is now a Asia-Pacific Port coordinating with the right personnel to compile a comprehensive report and Jian reminisced about the Security Liaison Officer at U.S. Coast Guard on Micronesia, which will be shared with these host nations, to fight great times and understand- Activities Far East (Tokyo, Japan). ings developed at APCSS. transnational crime issues in the Pacific.” Both of their families are doing Takeomi Yamamoto, well and send a hearty “Aloha!” Japan, EC03-3, and his wife Satoko have Arunrung Phothong, Thai- a newborn baby--April land, and Liam Humphreys, 21, 2007. Both the United States, both grads baby and Satoko are from EC 01-3 were married fine and healthy. in November. “The long- awaited event really did hap- pen in a fairytale fashion -- and as a successful product of APCSS ‘engagement’ and a fusion of East and West traditions, in the provincial town of Lampang.” Congrat- (top left) Maj Jonathan K. Graff, U.S., SSTR 06-1 reported that he was ulations to the newlyweds! in Jolo, Philippines last week “Looking at CMO projects with my boss Brigadier Lalith Daulagala (EC06- when I bumped into Abed (Capt Abdurasad Sirajan, SSTR 06-1) who 03 and CS04-1) and his wife at a was helping build a road to Bato Bato. The Filipinos are making great banquet celebrating the contribu- progress with these efforts; everyone we talked to was excited about tions of his regiment in Sri Lanka. the new roads and schools they were building.” His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka participated in the event.

(left) Capt. James Puttler, U.S., and Mr. Rostum Bautista, Philippines, from EC02-2, reunited in the Philippines.

38 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 39 bating terrorism or security and the Defense Institute for The Security Assistance Of- DOD offers Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program organizations. Those military Medical Operations (DIMO). fice (SAO) in the United States Global Tempest officials, ministry of defense Programs from these provid- Embassy in your country is (cont. from Page 25) The 21st century has witnessed cooperation between countries The Combating Terrorism Administered by the Office civilians, and other security ers can range from the legal the initial gateway to the Com- our chance to effect national the emergence of terrorist and their respective security (CbT) Fellowship Program is of the Secretary of Defense, officials who complete CTFP- aspects of combating terror- bating Terrorism Fellowship level policies.” threats unprecedented in their officials never before imag- a U.S. Department of Defense the CbT Fellowship Program funded education and training ism to disaster planning and Program. Officers and officials global reach, distributed na- ined. Such cooperation can program specifically designed (“CTFP”) has provided com- are expected to have a positive management to maritime/port wishing to participate in the Immediately following the ture, and willingness to target not occur without a concerted to help reinforce the combat- bating terrorism education to impact on their country’s com- anti-terrorism strategy. CbT types of programs mentioned exercise, participants shared civilian populations of any effort by nations to bring their ing terrorism capabilities of well over five thousand secu- bating terrorism capabilities Fellowship can also fund less in this paper should utilize their insights with Principal creed. Using modern com- security officials together to partner nations, as well as rity personnel from approxi- throughout their career. Many standard training events, such their country’s procedures to Deputy Under Secretary munication tools and media, develop relationships and build and strengthen the global mately one hundred and forty CTFP graduates of invitational as investigative training from contact the American Embas- of Defense Henry and oth- terrorist organizations pose a build a network that will en- network of combating terror- countries. Education funded by and other individual training the U.S. Federal Bureau of sy’s Security Assistance Of- ers. Participants noted that grave and continuing threat to able them to coordinate and act ism experts and practitioners the Fellowship is focused on and education have played key Investigation (FBI). Often, ficer, or the Office of Defense Global Tempest afforded peace and stability across the quickly and effectively with who are committed to fighting non-U.S. mid to senior level roles in their country’s com- the students who participate Cooperation, to learn more them a better understanding globe. Countering these terror- partners and allies to counter this threat. officials who are in key posi- bating terrorism efforts, such in these local or regional about the opportunities avail- of the transnational nature ist threats requires a level of emerging threats. tions within their nation’s com- as working in a National CT events find themselves work- able to them as well as the re- of pandemic diseases and Center, developing CT policy ing together again in a real quirements for participation in the domestic impact of and doctrine for their country’s world situation. For example, these valuable programs. international public health Using technology in the classroom at APCSS security forces, or command- participants of the medical For more information, please issues. They also observed ing national counterterrorism disaster planning mobile train- visit: www.dod.mil/policy/sections/ that the exercises highlight- teamwork among policy_offices/gsa/ctfp/index.html Q: How do you introduce fel- connection and the opportu- assets. ing event (provided by DIMO) ed the potential impact such the fellows putting nity to listen to the PodCasts held in Jordan in September lows with limited experience an outbreak could have on it together against a in technology to the concept and watch videocasts of our Combating Terrorism Fellow- 2005 relied on their training the economy and the need deadline. so that they get the most of class materials. In general, ship offers a variety of educa- and education to respond to the Cambodia for continued improvement their time here? the modern day smart tech- tion resources that are designed horrible November 2005 hotel (cont. from Page 23) Q: In what ways in cooperation and coordi- nologies are so user-friendly and targeted to achieve the bombings in Amman. does this new tech- A: We try to introduce various that one does not need to be nation among Federal de- goals of both our partner na- According to APCSS Deputy nology improve smart technologies “from end Einstein to master them. As partments and agencies, and tions and the Department of Each of the five DoD Regional Director Army Brig. Gen. the learning and to end” throughout our educa- a matter of fact, most of the (Ret.) James Hirai, between Federal, state and sharing experience tional process. During lectures, technologies we offer are Defense, such as: Masters Centers has a combating ter- Dr, Alexandre Mansourov : teaching with local government. at APCSS? besides PowerPoint presenta- used from the 4th grade in Degree–producing educa- rorism program funded from technology “This meeting provided an tions, many professors use the U.S. elementary schools. tion at the National Defense Fellowship funds, such as Q: Is technology compat- opportunity for focused discus- During the exercise, attend- A: New smart appliances and polling technology to gauge If the 4th graders can do it, University (Washington, DC) the Comprehensive Security ible with the APCSS focus sions on border management ees also had a chance to see applications enabling intensi- the common sense of the group then our fellows should be and the Naval Postgraduate Response to Terrorism course on building cooperation? challenges, opportunities, fied classroom interaction (like on different issues under dis- able to do it, too. School (Monterey, California); hosted by the Asia-Pacific Cen- a demo of the new Asia-Pa- interactive SmartBoards and cussion. In our “smart class- and sharing of innovative and cific Collaborative Security A: Absolutely, yes. Educa- individual US-based training ter for Security Studies. These digital tablets) and learning rooms,” we introduce fellows To sum up, technology does practical ways to enhance Consortium web portal. tional Technology is a key at DoD schools, mobile educa- Regional Center programs are beyond classroom (like Pod- to the latest smart hardware make a difference in the good management. Based on enabler of the successful tion and training events, and particularly useful in maintain- This new portal is being Casting and videocasting) al- like the SmartBoards and such quality of learning environ- the level of participation and fellow-centered learning comprehensive programs with ing a global combating terror- developed with several or- low us to gradually shift from great visualization tools as ment at APCSS. It enables lively discussions, we believe in our “smart classroom” ganizations to improve pre- traditional instructor-centered Google Earth and Gapminder, our fellows to achieve their regional and global applica- ism network since they bring this is an important and timely environment. Our use of paredness and response to approaches to the participant- with tablet PCs coming soon. learning objectives faster, tion at the five DoD Regional together officials from many topic, and that there are shared technology is about four both natural and man-made centered learning paradigm, to We also offer specialized com- more effectively and ef- Centers. different countries to learn opinions about the need for “C”s - enriching and sharing disasters. Consortium mem- focus our efforts on learning by puter training classes where ficiently, as well as to retain about and discuss combating intra- and inter-governmental Content through the use of doing with more opportunities fellows can learn how to use their knowledge longer and Mobile education and train- terrorism issues from their collaboration. We are grateful bers include the Asia-Pacific Computer-based platforms for mutual sharing and custom- MS Office software and vari- use it more productively here ing events can be particularly country’s point of view. The for the hospitality of our co- Center for Security Studies, and enhanced Connectivity, tailored learning on demand ous Internet applications. We and beyond classroom. The host, the Cambodian Institute Center of Excellence for thereby creating new op- useful as they can be tailored Regional Centers also host in- anytime and anywhere. Smart teach fellows how to use the center leadership and faculty for Cooperation and Peace, and Disaster Response and Hu- portunities for Cooperation. to address specific regional novative events, like the Coun- technology also helps our web portal of the Asia-Pacific are committed to techno- that of the Kingdom of Cam- For example, to put together threats and challenges. Provid- tering Ideological Support for manitarian Assistance, Maui English as a Second Language Collaborative Security Consor- logical innovation in our bodia, for their support and an a media wall presentation ers for such events include the Terrorism (CIST) Conference High-Performance Comput- fellows overcome language tium and its collaborative tools education process in order to enabling venue. We at APCSS featuring up to 40 different Center for Civil Military Rela- at the George C. Marshall Cen- ing Center, Pacific Disaster barriers in their communica- like chat rooms, discussion improve learning and sharing look forward to future opportu- countries in the same num- tions (CCMR), the Defense ter, to discuss the ideological Center and the U.S. Pacific tion. This is precisely what our boards, and wiki-wikis. Even and build cooperation among nities to participate in regional ber of simultaneous video Command’s Asia-Pacific security practitioners tell us off campus, they will soon our fellows. Institute of International Legal aspects of, and how to counter, discussions and to help further streams, one needs a great Area Network. that they need. have the broadband Internet Studies (DIILS), the United terrorism. cooperation on security related deal of collaboration and States Coast Guard (USCG), issues.” 40 CURRENTSSUMMER2007 www.apcss.org 41 contacts

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Ethnic Separatism in Director – Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Edwin Smith, U.S. Army Deputy Director – Brig. Gen. (Ret.) James T. Hirai, U.S. Army Southern Thailand State Department Advisor – Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Salmon

COLLEGE OF SECURITY STUDIES Dean – Dr. Lee H. Endress Deputy Dean – Col. (Ret.) David Shanahan, U.S. Army APCSS professor Dr. Ian Storey and by the fact that none of the the south has escalated dramat- Academic Affairs –Lt. Col. Anthony Frederick, U.S. Air Force recently published a report on groups involved has articulated ically post-coup. Although the College Operations - CDR Bette Bush, U.S. Navy the separatist movement in Thai- clear demands. What is appar- Thai government predicts that land called “Ethnic Separatism ent, however, is that the overall the violence will be contained Dr. Ehsan Ahrari - Central Asia/Counterterrorism Dr. Alfred Oehlers - Southeast Asia/Sustainable in Southern Thailand: Kingdom aim of the insurgents is the within six months, few observ- Dr. Rouben Azizian – Diplomacy/Eurasia Development Fraying at the Edge?” establishment of an independent ers share this optimism, and Lt. Col. Carl Baker, U.S. Air Force – Conflict Resolution Mr. Tom Peterman – Peacekeeping Islamic state comprising the many expect that the violence Dr. Don Berlin – Indian Ocean Dr. Denny Roy – China/Taiwan According to the report, nearly three provinces, according to will increase during 2007. Lt. Col. Eugene Bose, U.S. Marine Corps – Int’l Relations Dr. Yoichiro Sato – Japan/Political Economy 1,900 lives have been lost in Storey. Capt. Carleton Cramer, U.S. Navy - International Law Dr. Virginia Watson – Science & Technology Policy Dr. Elizabeth Van Wie Davis – China Lt. Col. Michael Weisz, U.S. Army - Japan FAO/Security separatist violence in Thailand’s • The United States is con- strained in its ability to assist Mr. Herman Finley, Jr. – SSTR Assistance three Muslim-majority southern The paper’s overview also states Dr. David Fouse – Japan Dr. Robert Wirsing – South Asia/Identity Politics provinces since January 2004. that: Thailand, as the presence of U.S. military advisers would Mr. Mark Harstad – Ops. Research Analyst Dr. Taj Hashmi - South Asia/Counterterrorism SEC Program Mgr: Col. (Ret.) David Shanahan likely exacerbate the problem. “The root causes of this lat- • The heavy-handed and deeply Dr. Steven Kim – Korea EC Program Mgr: Dr. Rouben Azizian est phase of separatist violence flawed policies of the Thak- The United States should, Col. Charles King, U.S. Army - SSTR APOC Program Mgr: Dr. Elizabeth Van Wie Davis are a complex mix of history, sin government during 2004- however, encourage the Thai Lt. Col. Randy Lawrence, U.S. Army - China FAO CSRT Program Mgr: Capt. Carleton Cramer ethnicity, and religion, fueled by 2006 deepened the trust deficit authorities to improve good Dr. J. Mohan Malik – Asian Geopolitics & Proliferation SSTR Program Mgr: Mr. Herman Finley socio-economic disparities, poor between Malay-Muslims and governance in the south, and Dr. Alexandre Mansourov – Northeast Asia/Korea Research Program Mgr: Dr. Robert Wirsing governance, and political griev- the Thai authorities and fueled pass on counter-insurgency Dr. John Miller – Japan lessons learned from Ameri- ances,” states Storey. “Observ- separatist sentiment. ADMISSIONS & SUPPORT PUBLIC AFFAIRS & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION ers differ on the role of radical can experiences in Iraq and Islam in the south, though the • Post-coup, the Thai authorities Afghanistan. Director – Captain (Ret.) Richard Sears, U.S. Navy Chief: Mary Markovinovic general consensus is that trans- have made resolving violence in Admissions Department PA Deputy Chief: Mike Daniels Chief – Mr. Tom Patykula national terrorist groups are not the south a priority, and prom- StratCom Deputy: Maj. Bryan Greenstein Read more about “Ethnic Alumni – Lt. Col. John Gasner, U.S. Air Force Photographer: Stephanie Hika involved.” ised to improve governance and conduct a more effective coun- Separatism in Southern Thai- Registrar – Lt. Col. John Sauer, U.S. Army Public Affairs Assistant: Charlotte Robertson ter-insurgency campaign. land: Kingdom Fraying at Email: [email protected] Cover Art: Rona Paracuelles In addition, a clear picture of the Edge?” on our website at [email protected] the insurgency is rendered diffi- • Despite the emphasis on na- www.apcss.org. 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