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CURRENTS Covers April-Dec Table of Contents Spring 2014 Vol. 24 CURRENTS Covers April-Dec. 2013 feature: Workshops Security Sector Development in the Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region .... 16-17 Asia-Pacific ...................................................... 24-28 Charting the Water Future of South Asia ..................... 18 Whither governance in Myanmar ........................... 29-30 Bio-Preparedness in the Asia-Pacific ........................... 19 APCSS hosts Joint Seminar with New Zealand News Defense College ...................................................... 20 US-China: Building Strategic Trust ............................... 21 Dean Moriarty Steps Down, Cramer Selected as New APCSS-ACSC Joint Seminar on Regional Security Dean, Development Advisor Appointed ............... 4-5 Architecture convenes for third year ........................ 22 Federal Executive Board Awards ................................... 6 Security Sector Development Workshop ......................23 Hails & Farewells ............................................................7 Partnering with Hawaii Military Commanders ............. 38 Visitors .......................................................................8-9 APCSS Dean Attends 17th ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defense Universities, Colleges and Alumni Connections Institutions meeting ..........................................10-11 Alumni Promotions .................................................32-33 Faculty Contribute to Joint Report on Nepal Alumni Host Panel on U.S. Rebalance Disaster Preparedness ...........................................11 to Asia-Pacific ..................................................... 32 APCSS Hosts its First Webinar ......................................11 Alumni Associations .....................................................33 Alumni Awards ............................................................ 34 Courses Position Changes .....................................................34-37 Retirements .................................................................37 Advanced Security Cooperation .................................. 12 Transnational Security Cooperation ..............................13 Asia-Pacific Orientation Course .................................. 14 In every issue Comprehensive Crisis Management .............................15 Course Calendar .......................................................... 38 Contacts ...................................................................... 39 On the cover: SSD Workshop photos, APCSS Director visits Burma, and text of things that contribute to “good governance.” Currents Magazine is an unofficial publication produced biannually by the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Pub- lic Affairs Office. This publication is for APCSS employees, alumni, Fellows, future Fellows and friends of the Center. It is available online at www.apcss.org. We use the Associated Press Style Guide when abbreviating ranks, regardless of in- dividual service style. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the U.S. De- partment of Defense. Questions or comments can be addressed by phone (808) 971-8916 or emailed to [email protected]. Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies 2058 Maluhia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 2 CURRENTS Spring 2014 Director’s Message A message from our Director to APCSS Alumni: Good Governance “Aloha! I’m very proud and excited to introduce our The theme for this Alumni Recognition Program. In the two years I have edition of Currents is been the Director of APCSS, I’ve had the opportu- nity to meet so many of our Fellows and alumni, all “Good Governance.” of whom are of such high quality and character. I’ve The articles will exam- seen so many of you take advantage of your APCSS ine several perspectives knowledge and experience and put it to practical use, and facets of gover- changing the world for the better, one person, one pro- nance, and I trust the cess or one organization at a time. I believe it is more will provide food for than appropriate to recognize APCSS alumni who have thought and encourage- a positive impact on security and good governance. I ment for action. Dr. know many of you possess great humility and may feel Rouben Azizian ad- uncomfortable nominating yourself or another for such dresses security sector recognition; however, we need your support to make development and Dr. Al Oehlers gives his perspective this new Alumni Recognition Program a success. I ask for your help in identifying and honoring those who are on developments in Burma. Both articles reflect the most deserving. Thank you for your continued support dynamic and generally positive security environment of APCSS. A brief description of the program follows:” in our region. Accountable and effective security sector governance There are three categories of awards: is at the heart of a peaceful, stable and prosperous 1. Alumni and Alumni Association Achievement Award Asia-Pacific. While by no means perfect, regional - Recognizes specific individual or group contributions players have largely avoided conflict and cooperation that advance security, build capacity and/or enhance is advancing, not retreating. There are still thorny cooperation territorial issues and areas of competition that could 2. Annual Alumni and Alumni Association Award - spur conflict, and North Korea’s unpredictable be- Recognizes significant and/or sustained excellence in havior presents a major risk for the entire region. terms of contributions that advance security, build ca- Can a U.S. DoD still advocate good governance after pacity and/or enhance cooperation throughout the year our recent political impasse and shutdown? Ab- 3. Alumni Legends: Lifetime Achievement Award - solutely! With that and other challenging security Recognizes significant and/or sustained excellence issues, the American government has continued to in terms of contributions that advance security, build function within the checks and balances attendant to capacity and/or enhance cooperation over a career or our democratic construct. We will learn from recent lifetime (minimum of five years) events and persist in promoting Rule of Law and Submit self or other nominations and justification via accountability nationally and within the world com- email, postal service or social media outlets such as munity. Facebook, Twitter or Linked-In. APCSS will conduct periodic Selection Boards to re- view nominations and make recommendations to the Director for awards. Sincerely, APCSS will recognize honorees with memorabilia commensurate with level of award and publicize (given Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Leaf honoree’s consent) achievements in various APCSS Director, APCSS publications. www.apcss.org 3 Center News Lauren Kahea Moriarty steps down as APCSS Dean of Academics During a ceremony in her contributions which honor, retired U.S. Ambas- have had an impact sador Lauren Kahea Mori- throughout the Asia- arty stepped down as Dean Pacific region,” said of Academics at the Asia- APCSS Director Lt. Pacific Center for Security Gen. (Ret.) Dan Leaf. Studies on July 24, 2013. “We’re sorry to see her go. She will al- “The Center is well-posi- ways be a valued and tioned to support the U.S. connected member of strategic re-balance to the the APCSS ‘Ohana.” Asia-Pacific,” said Moriarty of the executive education Moriarty, who served programs that APCSS con- as Dean for three ducts in Honolulu and in the years, joined APCSS The Moriarty Family with APCSS Director sing Aloha Oe. region. in August 2010, after retir- ing from the U.S. Depart- Center, Moriarty said that During her tenure as Dean “Dean Moriarty has made ment of State. Noting that she had decided to explore at APCSS, Moriarty took great contributions to she was pleased with the new challenges and oppor- an active role in curriculum APCSS and our mission— progress and direction of the tunities. development. APCSS designates Development Advisor Defense, diplomacy and nating Dr. Lori Forman as to APCSS’ comprehensive ate Fellows, partnering con- development are critical “Development Advisor.” approach to security by ad- sultations, and research. vising the Center on devel- elements in the U.S. Na- Currently a faculty mem- “Working with our Foreign opment issues, implications tional Security Strategy. In ber at APCSS, Forman Policy Advisor, Lori will be and opportunities in the Pa- keeping with that strategy, brings to the position high- a key player in expanding cific Command Area of Re- the Asia-Pacific Center for level development experi- APCSS’ whole-of-embassy sponsibility and Area of In- Security Studies is desig- ence in the U.S. Govern- engagements and interac- terest. She will serve as the ment. She previously tions with development primary liaison with, and served as Assistant Admin- agencies,” stated APCSS in-house resource about, istrator for Asia at the U.S. Director, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) public and private develop- Agency for International Dan Leaf. “By maintaining ment agencies working in Development (USAID) professional relationships the Asia-Pacific region. This and U.S. Alternate Ex- with policy makers in these includes agencies such as ecutive Director at the agencies and related re- USAID, Japan International Asian Development Bank search institutes, Lori will Cooperation Agency, ADB, (ADB). She also served monitor development issues World Bank Group, UN in senior positions in both to provide advice and as- development organizations, corporations and non-gov- sessments to
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