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Prospects and Possibilities
Dr. Ng Eng Hen/Singapore Ministry of Defence The last time I was speaking at the Putrajaya Forum was four years ago. It would not be an exaggeration to state that…
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Embracing an Evolving Security Environment
Heng Chee How/Singapore Ministry of Defence The Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers (APPSMO) was established in 1999 by then-President S.R. Nathan of Singapore. He envisioned a “summer camp” to…
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Why is China Rattled?
The Inaugural Quad Leaders Summit Delivered a Clear Message to Beijing Maj. Gen. (Ret.) S B Asthana/Indian Army The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) summit in March 2021 did not name…
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Maritime Security Efforts Grow in the Philippines
Dr. Scott Edwards The Philippines faces a large array of security issues, including kidnappings that fund terrorist activities; piracy in an area in which over U.S. $40 billion worth of…
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Japan’s Demographic Shifts and Regional Security Challenges Ahead
Dr. Andrew Oros Japan is one of the first major countries in the contemporary world to experience population decline. Today, there are about 1.5 million fewer Japanese than a decade…
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In the Eye of the Storm
Red Cross Plays Key Role In Disaster-prone Region Good morning everyone, and thank you all for being here at the ASEAN-ICRC [Association of Southeast Asian Nations-International Committee of the Red…
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Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Ready to Save Lives, Contribute to Peace
Prime minister Shinzo Abe/commander in chief/Japan Self-Defense Force Abe delivered this speech in October 2018 to troops. I am very pleased to observe the troop review here in Asaka for the…
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Strategic Regional Cooperation
India and Indonesia build a stronger connection for security Vinay Kaura Though India and Indonesia have long historical and cultural linkages, strategic partnership has been a recent development. The two…
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India’s Strategic Expansion in the Pacific Islands
Amid a changing geopolitical situation, the nation turns its attention to the South Pacific Balaji Chandramohan As India’s politico-military orientation is adjusting to the change in the United States’ geostrategic…
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Corruption, Money Laundering and Tax Evasion
The Asian Development Bank’s president outlines ways the organization fights financial threats Takehiko Nakao The Asian Development Bank (ADB) continues to lead the way in Asia and the Pacific in supporting…
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