On July 14, DKI APCSS conductedtrilateral security discussionsbetween senior U.S., Japan andKorea diplomatic officials. U.S. VicePresident, Joseph Biden providedopening remarks on the vital

relationship between the threecountries. For more information onthis Trilat, use the following link:https://globalnetplatform.org/node/36252

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July 2016

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Lieutenant General(Ret) KoichiroBansho (Japan),EC00-2, visited DKIAPCSS. It was greatto see GeneralBansho again as hehas always been a

staunch supporter of APCSS.

Mr. BenjaminNeedles (U.S.),CSRT05-2,returned to DKIAPCSS as a guestspeaker in theCSRT16-1 course.He provided a

presentation on “Intelligence and CT: Issues in the Asia-Pacific.”

Dr. JayanathColombage (SriLanka), EC06-3,returned to DKIAPCSS as aretired Admiral

and former Chief of Navy. He spoke to the CSRT16-1course about “Maritime Law Enforcement,” and hepresented Director Leaf with his book entitled“Asymmetric Warfare at Sea.”

Lieutenant General (Ret) Bala NandaSharma (Nepal), SSD10-1, returned toDKI APCSS as a guest speaker in theCSRT16-1 course. He gave apresentation on “Integrating the MaoistCombatants into Our Army.”

Judge Heru Hanindyo(Indonesia), ASC14-2,returned to DKI APCSSas a guest speaker in theCSRT16-1 course. Hegave a presentation on“Indonesian Law andCounterterrorism, andhe inspired the classwith thepositive resultshe achievedwith his Fellowsproject.

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On July 8, DKI APCSShosted 55 military chaplainsfrom seven nations todiscuss their role in disaster

response. To read more, usethe following link:

https://globalnetplatform.org/apcss/symposium-highlight%E2%80%99s-chaplains%E2%80%99-roles-in-disaster-response

Prior to the chaplains’event, DKI APCSS hostednearly 40 maritimesecurity professionals toexchange ideas on securing Asia-Pacific waters. To read more, use the following link:https://globalnetplatform.org/apcss/rimpac-participants-discuss-inclusion-maritime-safety-at-dki-apcss

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Gojiro Watanabe (Japan), EC01-2, waspromoted to vice admiral and appointedCommander, Air Training Command inShimofusa Air Base.

Arunrung Phothong (Thailand), EC01-3, was promoted as Deputy DirectorGeneral in the East Asia Department.

Lieutenant General Shigeru Kobayashi(Japan), EC03-1, was appointedCommanding General of CentralReadiness Force, Ground Self DefenseForce.

Wesley Potter (U.S.), CSRT05-2, retiredfrom federal service.

General (Ret) Ng Chee Meng(Singapore), SEC07-1, is former Chiefof Defense and now serving as Memberof Parliament, Acting Minister ofEducation and Senior Minister of Statefor the Ministry of Transport.

Leonard Parker (U.S.), CSRT09-1,retired from government service.

Ambassdor Tajul Aman Mohammad(Malaysia), ASC09-2, was appointed asMalaysian Ambassador to Romania.

Keo Chhea (Cambodia), TSC11-1,retired from government service. He willassume an academic position at theMinistry of Foreign Affairs Institute inCambodia.

Watanabe

Phothong

Kobayashi

Potter

Meng

Parker

Mohammad

Chhea

Promotions and Position Changes:

“Asia Policy”http://nbr.org/publications/issue.aspx?id=336

“U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateralism: Building Bridges andStrengthening Cooperation”http://nbr.org/publications/issue.aspx?id=337

“Voices: The Philippines-China Arbitration Decision”http://maritimeawarenessproject.org/2016/07/12/voices-the-philippines-china-arbitration-decision/

“Traditional Fishing Grounds and China’s HistoricRights Claims in the South China Sea”

http://maritimeawarenessproject.org/2016/07/11/traditional-fishing-grounds-and-chinas-claims-in-the-south-china-sea/

“U.S. Maritime Challenges in the Indo-Pacific”http://maritimeawarenessproject.org/2016/07/07/asias-seas-roar-anew-u-s-maritime-challenges-in-the-indo-asia-pacific/

“Rethinking Energy Security in Northeast Asia underLower Oil Prices: A South Korean Perspective”http://nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=703

“China’s Oil Industry Enters a New Era with the Trendsof Energy Transitions”http://nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=704

“Energy Security in the Asia-Pacific”http://pacificenergysummit.org/2016/07/21/pacific-energy-summit-featured-on-channel-news-asias-between-the-lines/

The following links may provide you some usefulinformation: APCSS Public Website

FOLLOW:

“Leaders Speak at the Summit”http://pacificenergysummit.org/2016/07/21/pacific-energy-summit-featured-on-channel-news-asias-between-the-lines/

“The Impact of Low Oil Prices on Natural Gas and the

Implications for the Asia-Pacific”http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=701

“The Role of Transportation in the Future of UrbanDeveloping Asia: A Case Study of India”http://www.nbr.org/research/activity.aspx?id=700

Dr. Virginia Bacay Watson’s new policydocument “Post-Hague: The Philippinesand Strategic Balance,” has beenpublished on-line by the Rising PowersInitiative. In his article “The Reality ofChina’s Legal Obligations in the South

China Sea.”

Dr. Justin Nankivell discussesinternational law, compliance andobligation under the United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS).

Dr. Alexander Vuving has published fournew articles. “Why the South China Seais a Game Changer,” is an opinion piecepublished by The Diplomat. His secondarticle is a policy brief titled “HowLifting the U.S. Arms Embargo on

Vietnam Matters,” published by the Rising PowersInitiative. In “ADIZ in the South China Sea: Nine-Dash Line 2.0?” published by The National Interest,Vuving discusses what a China ADIZ may look like in

the contested region. The topic of an ADIZ is alsocovered in his article published by The National Interestand titled “How Vietnam can stop the South China SeaADIZ.”

Dr. Mohan Malik has contributed achapter to the NATO Defense CollegeForum Paper NATO and the Asia-Pacific. In his chapter “Geopolitics: AsiaOut of Balance?” Malik discussesperceptions of the U.S. strategic “pivot”

to the Asia-Pacific in light of China’s and Russia’sincreasing political, military and economic power in theregion. Malik also authored the article “India’sResponse to the South China Sea Verdict,” publishedby The American Interest.

Dr. Van Jackson has a new article called“Grappling with the Fait Accompli: AClassical Tactic in the Modern StrategicLandscape” which appeared this week onthe War on the Rocks blog.

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Nankivell

Vuving

Malik

Jackson

DKI APCSS Faculty Publications:

TheComprehensiveSecurityResponses toTerrorism Course16-1 will graduate107 new alumni on August 10,2016. For one of their Foundationsof Fellowship events, the Fellowsenjoyed a Sunset cruise.

DKI APCSS Courses:

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August 15-19, we will conduct a workshop in Myanmarentitled “Building an Inclusive Security Sector inMyanmar.” We will co-host the workshop withMyanmar National Defense College. We will also hostan alumni event in Naypyitaw on August 19, 2016.

August 22-26, we will conduct a workshop in Mongoliaentitled “Addressing Institutional Impediments toInclusion in the Security Sector.” We will co-host analumni event in Mongolia with the Defense Attaché on

August 26, 2016.

DKI APCSS will also conduct a workshop in Honolulu,August 15-19, entitled “Maritime Security Logistics.”

To view the workshop schedule, please use thefollowing link:https://globalnetplatform.org/apcss/apcss-alumni/workshops

14 August...........Pakistan (Independence Day)15 August..............................Republic of Korea

(Independence and Liberation Day)15 August................India (Independence Day)17 August ........Indonesia (Independence Day)30 August.........................Turkey (Victory Day)31 August ....................Malaysia (National Day)

Addition to last month:20 July ................Colombia Independence Day

On behalf of all the APCSS ‘Ohana’, both here inHawaii and throughout our region, we would like toextend our warmest wishes and congratulations on thisspecial occasion for your country. We hope the futurefinds continued peace and security for all your families,your country and our shared neighborhood in the Asia-Pacific region:4 August........Cook Islands (Constitution Day)9 August....................Singapore (National Day)11 August................Chad (Independence Day)

National Days in August:

DKI APCSS Courses:

The Asia-Pacific Orientation course APOC16-3 will be heldSeptember 12 – 16, 2016.

Please use the following link to review course descriptions and coursecalendar. http://www.apcss.org/college/

DKI APCSS Workshop Events: