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Optimize the Coordination within the Indonesian Inter-Institutional “Synergy Program for Counterterrorism”

By |2024-02-01T15:04:21-10:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |

Atika Rachma Policy Analyst, Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs CSC 22-2 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 6/30/2022 – 1/5/2023 Ms. Atika Rachma addressed the coordination gap in a national counterterrorism program by synchronizing national objectives with the local government’s available resources. Arranging meetings between relevant stakeholders, her efforts culminated in the formation of an initiative focusing on the social integration of former convicted terrorists. Ms. Rachma ultimately demonstrated the possibility of multi-actor collaboration under this national counterterrorism program. The Indonesian Counter Terrorism Agency has plans to implement this initiative in several provinces. [...]

Developing a National Cyber Security Policy for Nepal

By |2024-02-01T14:31:37-10:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |

Ananda Raj Khanal Senior Director, Nepal Telecommunications Authority CSRT 15-1 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 3/13/2015 – 8/7/2023 Over the course of eight years, Mr. Ananda Raj Khanal took the initiative to develop and implement Nepal’s first National Cyber Security Policy. He coordinated with international and national stakeholders, like the International Telecommunication Union and Nepal’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, to create a comprehensive policy. The Cabinet approved this document in August 2023, and Mr. Khanal is pursuing several initiatives to fully implement the policy and raise cyber awareness across government, academia, [...]

Building Cyber Resilience Among Middle-Grade Officers in Sri Lanka Air Force

By |2024-02-01T14:29:31-10:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |

Shashika Sandaruwan Ekanayake Squadron Leader, Sri Lanka Air Force CSC 23-2 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 6/29/2023 – 12/4/2023 As the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) continues to adapt to evolving threats in cybersecurity, Squadron Leader Shashika Sandaruwan Ekanayake identified network vulnerabilities that current and future officers must address. To best protect critical cyber infrastructures, he concentrated his efforts on revising the existing cybersecurity training module for junior and middle-grade SLAF officers. Sqn. Ldr. Ekanayake surveyed samples of students to identify weak areas of cyber awareness and successfully adjusted the curriculum accordingly. [...]

Land Border Regiments Training School: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

By |2024-02-01T14:27:01-10:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |

Mohamad El Affi Brigadier General, Land Borders Regiments Training School Lebanon CSC 23-1 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 3/22/2023 – 9/15/2023 Brigadier General Mohamad El Affi proposed a multifaceted project that would fund Lebanon’s Land Border Regiments Training School (LBRTS). Losing 90% of its yearly budget, the LBRTS needed to secure funds in order to continue training the Lebanese Armed Forces on border control. As a solution, Brig. Gen. El Affi developed a Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course to sell to national and international non-governmental organizations. With support from international partners, he [...]

Engaging All Nauru Emergency Response Agencies to Conduct Crisis Management Joint Exercises

By |2024-02-01T14:25:02-10:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |

Gregor Marco Garoa Former Superintendent, Nauru Police Force ASC 15-2 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 10/19/2015 - 12/22/2020 Mr. Gregor Garoa’s project synchronized emergency response agencies according to a recently formulated National Incident Response Plan. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Mr. Garoa coordinated with various government departments to organize 11 emergency drill exercises in Nauru’s districts. This initiative produced an in-depth report with analysis highlighting areas of improvement for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Nauru Police Force, community command posts, and several other stakeholders.

Approval for the Acquisition of a Readily Deployable Survey Boat and Skiff: A Key to Enhance the Hydrographic Capability of the Naval Meteorological and Oceanographic Center

By |2024-02-01T14:06:39-10:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |

Analyn Antonio Director, Intel Research & Analysis Center, HW Naval Intelligence Security Force, Navy CSC 22-3 Approval for the Acquisition of a Readily Deployable Survey Boat and Skiff: A Key to Enhance the Hydrographic Capability of the Naval Meteorological and Oceanographic Center Project timeline:10/26/2022 – 3/13/2023 Lieutenant Commander Analyn Antonio identified several opportunities to advance hydrographic capabilities within the Naval Meteorological and Oceanographic Center. She produced a position paper arguing for new equipment to understand the maritime environment better. Acquiring a survey boat and skiff, LCDR Antonio was responsible for this enhanced capability [...]

OpEd: A prescription to revive the Myanmar economy 

By |2024-01-30T15:12:26-10:00January 30th, 2024|Categories: Faculty Articles, Byrd, news|Tags: , , , |

Approaching the third anniversary of its internal conflict, Myanmar is currently experiencing a precarious state of disarray within the military junta and its armed forces, teetering on the verge of collapse. Recent setbacks have dealt a severe blow to their morale. Major border trade cities and towns in the north and west have been lost to the anti-junta resistance coalition. The military's once-unquestioned tactical air superiority is now showing signs of degradation, marked by successive aircraft losses in the skies. 

Law Enforcement and Reducing Humanitarian Risks in the Early Stages of Detention

By |2024-02-01T14:56:25-10:00January 26th, 2024|Categories: Fellow Projects|Tags: , |

Erich Meier, Jr. Police and Gendarmerie Delegate in the Philippines, International Committee of the Red Cross of the Philippines CSC 22-1 Your Content Goes Here Project timeline: 2/2/2022 – 12/7/2022 Mr. Erich Meier, Jr., organized the 2nd Asia Pacific Police Colloquium with a central theme around law enforcement’s responsibilities during the early stages of detention. Hosted by the Philippines, this event gathered over 40 senior police officers across several countries in the Indo-Pacific. Mr. Meier developed a booklet in preparation for this event, covering previous iterations of the Regional Police Colloquium to be referenced [...]

DKI APCSS hosts Defense Industrial Base Resilience Workshop 

By |2024-01-24T16:03:43-10:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: Workshop, Alumni, news|Tags: , , , |

As supply chain issues garner headlines around the world, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies hosted a high-level workshop entitled “Building Collective Defense Industrial Base Resilience.” The two-day workshop was held in Honolulu January 18-19, 2024. DKI APCSS used its convening powers to bring together allies and partners from around the world to share perspectives on defense industrial base challenges and opportunities for collaboration to overcome them. According to workshop co-leads Captain Joshua Taylor and Dr. Bill Wieninger, “We are using lessons learned from Europe and the Indo-Pacific on building defense industrial resilience. During the workshop, we looked at key [...]

Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 7: Taiwan’s Post-election Strategic Future

By |2024-04-02T11:21:51-10:00January 19th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, Burgoyne, news, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: |

This Webinar features esteemed guest Professor Michael Burgoyne alongside host Professor James Minnich. Engage in enlightening discussions that navigate Taiwan’s post-election trajectory, unravel geopolitical tensions, and explore defense strategies. Gain valuable insights into Taiwan’s evolving landscape post-election, encompassing economic resilience, diplomatic initiatives, and security measures. Don’t miss this opportunity to grasp pivotal strategic decisions shaping Taiwan’s future. It’s an unmissable chance to immerse yourself in this enriching discourse. Note: The airing of this episode was moved and broadcast live on Zoom on March 25, 2024. View previous Security Nexus Webinars

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