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No overarching multilateral security
structure. Consensus: While such
organization has merit, size, diversity & complexity of AP region will
prevent formation of such a structure. |
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ASEAN Regional Forum – As close as we are likely
to get. Range of views on success. |
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South Pacific Forum |
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation |
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Success depends on: |
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Alignment with National Interests |
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Salesmanship & confidence building |
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Resources |
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Focused, “Sub-regional” groupings |
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Use, enhance & expand existing structures |
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Development of new structures depends upon: |
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Templates & their role (Divergent views) |
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Sovereignty issues are significant “speed bump” |
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“Soft security” issues better suited to ML
approach |
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Key issues in any ML effort: $$ & capacity |
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Ad hoc approach – general acceptance |
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Narrow focus |
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Common “enemy/threat” |
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Value of building-block approach |
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Anti-piracy |
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Humanitarian and Disaster Relief |
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Search & Rescue |
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Counter Drug Operations |
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Counter Terrorism Operations |
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Demining and Mine Countermeasures |
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Environmental Consequence Management |
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(Some) Territorial issues |
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Peacekeeping Operations |
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Notes