Nov 14, 2017 which is why, the indopacific concept hasreceived a frosty reception in china 14. D professor, aoyamagakuin university senior adjunct fellow,japan institute of international affairsjiia. Asiapacific maritime security strategy document begins. Maritime strategy project from july 2014 until april 2015, the cnas asia pacific security program is examining practical ways to impose costs on bad behavior in the east and south china seas. Department of defense, asiapacific maritime security. Hawaii, california, washington, oregon, and alaska, as well as. Aug 21, 2015 washington the united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asianpacific security affairs, said during a pentagon news conference today. Asia pacific maritime security strategy roundtable asia. Brief analysis of the new russian naval doctrine from sean maccormac.
The united states is a maritime nation and the importance of asia pacific region to our nations security and prosperity cannot be overstated. The apcss addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the united states and asia pacific nations to its comprehensive program of executive education and. Strengthening delhis strategic partnerships in the indian. The united states is a pacific nation andhas five pacific s tates. Marshall european center for security studies felt the asia pacific region could benefit from an executive education and conference program. Washington, dc asia pacific maritime security strategy download photo 0. The origin of indo pacific as geopolitical construct. Defense department documents reliable security information. Washington, august 21, 2015 the united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asianpacific security affairs, said during a pentagon news conference today. Asia pacific maritime security strategy released 21 aug 2015 department of defense law of war manual june 2015 office of general counsel, department of defense released 12 jun 2015. In view of chinas rising influence, it presents the following three objectives and. Recognizing the importance of the asia pacific region and its maritime domain for the security of the united states, the department is focused on safeguarding freedom of the seas, deterring conflict and coercion, and promoting adherence to international law and standards. Dods 2015 asia pacific maritime security strategy technically specifies several lines of effort for msi of which this is only one others include providing supporting infrastructure for.
Registration is free for all industry professionals. National security objectives in a changing environment. This article elucidates the importance of indopacific in maritime security today. Click download or read online button to get japan s maritime security strategy book now. Indopacific first, followed by nato, the middle east, and the western hemisphere. Since the late 1990s, the japan coast guard jcg has countered a myriad of outlaw threats at sea including piracy, terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction wmd and the threat posed by rogue states. While europe is clearly an actor in the asiapacific, it is much harder to speak of a coherent european policy toward the region. The new strategy calls for the construction of new nuclearpowered icebreakers to allow access to the arctic. Patrick cronin, senior advisor and senior director of the asia pacific security program at the center for a new american security cnas liu aming, associate professor, institute of asia pacific studies sass free discussion day two. Buck mckeon national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2015, public law 1291, this report outlines the department of defenses strategy with regard to maritime security in the asia pacific region. Usbacked indo pacific plan can bolster region without openly targeting china. In accordance with section 1259 of the carl levin and howard p. In view of chinas rising influence, it presents the following three objectives and four lines of effort. Americas new maritime security initiative for southeast asia.
In recent years, chinas pattern of tailored coercion in its near seas have often sought unilateral changes to the status quo through coercion or force. United states issues asiapacific maritime security. Buck mckeon national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2015, public law 1291, this report outlines the department of defenses strategy with regard to maritime security in the asiapacific region. Asiapacific maritime security strategy open pdf 5 mb. Control of the arctic would give the russian navy an easy passageway connecting the north atlantic and north pacific.
For the entire report, please see the attached pdf file. Asiapacific maritime security strategy open pdf 5 mb in accordance with section 1259 of the carl levin and howard p. By jim garamone the united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asian pacific security affairs, said during a pentagon news conference on august 21, 2015. The asia pacific and europes maritime security strategy. Analytical report the land component role in maritime security. Asd shear statement for the record sasc hearing on dod asia. First it distinctly identifies what the department feels are the most pressing challenges and openings.
In this sense, the indo pacific can be understood as a maritime superregion with its geographical center in southeast asia. The 2003 european security strategy, outlining for the first time the eus common foreign and security policy strategy, was markedly silent on asia. Regarding the maritime security dilemma in the asia pacific, undeniably, the crux of the problem is whether an emerging maritime china can play the role of a responsible stakeholder there. The united states is a maritime nation and the importance of asiapacific region to our nations security and prosperity cannot be overstated. The impact of regional maritime disputes on energy security. Msc16 also included a special future leaders programme which drew participants from across militaries, police departments, and civil service organizations from around the indo asia pacific region. Sep 17, 2015 i am pleased to be here with assistant secretary shear to discuss the asia pacific maritime security strategy. The united states works within the asia pacific economic cooperation apec to facilitate digital trade, improve. Chinese maritime strategy for the 21 amrita jash, south china sea in indias. Strengthening indias partnerships for a more sustainable presence in the indian ocean region. Assessing the evolution of maritime strategy in the asia pacific. Amtis interactive maps strive to provide the most complete, accurate, and uptodate source of geospatial information on maritime asia. Indo pacific versus asia pacific in the context of political rhetoric and foreign policy strategy. Us releases asiapacific maritime security strategy lawfare.
For details on the report itself, check out anatomy of a strategy, and you can read the full asia pacific maritime security strategy here. Japans innovative strategy has transformed maritime security governance in southeast asia and beyond. Recognizing the importance of the asiapacific region and its maritime domain for the security of the united states, the department is focused on safeguarding. Inouye asia pacific center for security studies apcss is a u. The united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asian pacific security affairs, said during a pentagon news conference today. Aug 24, 2015 the pentagons new asia pacific maritime security strategy represents a positive contribution, but remains far from sufficient, writes expert contributor andrew erickson. Aug 24, 2015 for details on the report itself, check out anatomy of a strategy, and you can read the full asia pacific maritime security strategy here. Maritime security in the indopacific and the way forward for.
Sep 17, 2015 the asia pacific maritime security strategy. Maritime security challenges 2016 was the most international msc event to date, with 184 delegates representing 25 countries in attendance. Maritime security perspectives for a comprehensive approach lutz feldt, dr. And because the regionstretching from the indian ocean, through the south and east china seas, and out to the pacific oceanis primarily water, we place a premium on maintaining maritime peace and security. Buck mckeon national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2015, public law 1291, this report outlines the department of defenses strategy with regard. Inouye asiapacific center for security studies dki apcss is a u. In the 21st century, the region has gained the worlds attention due to dramatic growth of chinas economy, steady rise of india, the more proactive regional countries, and the increasing oil exports to the region. India must look to its strategic partners for the logistical support and access points necessary for sustained presence and operational capacity to advance indias strategic goals in the ior. Department of defense, asiapacific maritime security strategy, august 21, 2015. David brewster visiting fellow, strategic and defence studies centre college of asia and the pacific, australian national university canberra, australia he holds a phd from anu and an llm from columbia university. Aug 21, 2015 the united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asian pacific security. Safeguarding australias security interests through closer.
Dec 08, 2017 download the report this report provides a summary of the discussion from a csis roundtable held on october 18, 2017, as part of the csispertamina energy security roundtable series. To that end, the department of defense has three maritime objectives in the asia. Washington the united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asian pacific security affairs, said during a pentagon news conference today. The origin of indopacific as geopolitical construct.
Recognizing the growing complexity of the asia pacific region and its maritime domain for the security of the united states, the department is focused on safeguarding freedom of the seas, deterring conflict and coercion, and promoting adherence to international law and standards. In july 20, chinese scholar zhao qinghai trashed the indopacific concept on the basis of his interpretation of it being an india too geopolitical construct. One of the most important but often neglected concepts is maritime strategy which has been developing for centuries. Maritime strategy project center for a new american security. Maritime security perspectives for a comprehensive approach. The trump administration has elevated the indo pacific to a toplevel regional priority, as suggested by its placement in the 2017 national security strategy nss pdf. Recognizing the importance of the asia pacific region and its maritime domain for the security of the united states, the department is focused on safeguarding freedom of the seas, deterring conflict and coercion, and promoting adherence to. Regarding the maritime security dilemma in the asiapacific, undeniably, the crux of the problem is whether an emerging maritime china can play the role of a responsible stakeholder there. Japans maritime security strategy the japan coast guard. Better late than never asia pacific maritime security strategy arlington, va. May 27, 2011 conference room 101, sass session five. To many observers maritime security appears to be a large and sometimes nebulous concept.
The new russian naval doctrine center for international. Department of defense academic institute that officially opened sept. Aug 24, 2015 the department of defense has released its asiapacific maritime security strategy apmss document. Japan s maritime security strategy download ebook pdf. Since the end of the second world war, asian security concerns were linked to the landbased territorial construct and scant attention was paid to the security and foreign policy of the high seas or maritime waters. Maritime security in japans free and open indo pacific. Washington, august 21, 2015 the united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asian pacific security affairs, said during a pentagon news conference today. Us, japanese, regional, and industry strategies seattle. Evolving maritime geopolitics in the indopacific region australia dr. Department of defense, 20 august 2015 introduction. It also implies all of the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea and airspace.
Rear admiral akimotos field of study is maritime security and naval strategy. Regional maritime security initiatives in the asia pacific stiftung. Chinas maritime strategy, coastal defence, offshore defence, far sea defence, maritime cooperative security. The importance of the region for european trade and business, global economic stability, and international maritime. To set the foundations for this pacific security strategy, this analysis proposes three key policy recommendations. Indo pacific first, followed by nato, the middle east, and the western hemisphere. Department of defense institute that officially opened sept.
The maritime strategy of china in the asiapacific region. The united states indo pacific strategy is driving a tangible increase in resources devoted to the. Asd shear statement for the record sasc hearing on dod. Maritime security perspectives for a comprehensive. Indopacific maritime security in the 21st century lowy institute. As the worlds population and economies grow, so does the demand for resources. Apm is asia s largest marketplace showcasing products across all sectors of the vessel industry. Department of defense, asiapacific maritime security strategy. In fact it has become a large task involving many entities from international, public and private sectors.
Senator daniel inouye, after visiting the george c. Asia pacific maritime security strategy document begins. I am pleased to be here to discuss maritime issues in the asiapacific and the department of. Thank you also to ranking member reed and other members of the committee for inviting me to be here to speak with you today. In 1994 inouye introduced congressional language to establish the asia pacific center for security studies in hawaii. A cooperative strategy for 21st century seapower, march 2015 1 introduction t he united states of america is a maritime nation. The united states has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the american position, david shear, the assistant secretary of defense for asian pacific security. As we note in the asia pacific maritime security strategy report, freedom of the seas reflects far more than simply freedom of navigation for commercial vessels. In this sense, the indopacific can be understood as a maritime superregion with its geographical center in southeast asia. It is the worldclass exhibition where leading professionals gather to promote turnkey solutions.
Asiapacific maritime security strategy department of. Us outlines asiapacific maritime security strategy. This article elucidates the importance of indo pacific in maritime security today. The end of the cold war has provided an opportunity for scholars to do an indepth study on the concept of maritime security, especially in the asia pacific region. While pioneers like elon musk hope to one day exploit space for the additional resources required to support a ballooning population on earth.
The discussion brought together government, industry, financial, and policy experts to explore the state of regional maritime disputes in southeast asia and their impact on the energy security of countries in the. Maritime security cooperation in the asia pacific region is still in the early stages of formation where interests, agenda, and strategies of concerned countries. Maritime strategy project from july 2014 until april 2015, the cnas asiapacific security program is examining practical ways to impose costs on bad behavior in the east and south china seas. The national security strategy and the national defense strategy articulate our vision to compete, deter, and win in this environment. Dod released the asiapacific maritime security strategy on august 21, 2015. Maritime security in the indopacific and the way forward. Dod released the asia pacific maritime security strategy on august 21, 2015. The asia pacific maritime security strategy performs two valuable services. Maritime awareness project analysis february 3, 2020. The trump administration has elevated the indopacific to a toplevel regional priority, as suggested by its placement in the 2017 national security strategy nss pdf. Featured in promoting openness and exchange in maritime asia. The united states has enduring economic and security interests in the asia pacific region. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit.
The center addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the united states and asia pacific nations to its comprehensive program of executive education and workshops. It is the policy of the united states that, as a longstanding asia pacific power, the united states will maintain and exercise routine freedom of operations in the international waters and airspace in the asia pacific maritime domains, which are critical to the prosperity, stability, and security of the asia pacific region. The 20th japaneu conference, brussels, november 2728 2017 maritime security in japans free and open indo pacific strategy tsutomu kikuchi, ph. Transatlantic security cooperation in the asiapacific. Dod released the asiapacific maritime security strategy on august. Sasc hearing on dod asiapacific maritime security strategy. The maritime security challenges conference series.
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