2002 PACIFIC SYMPOSIUM

“ADDRESSING TRANSNATIONAL SECURITY THREATS IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION”

As of: May 08, 2002

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Wednesday, February 20, 2002

0730 - 0815 Registration - Eisenhower Hall, Room 107

0815 - 0830 Welcome

	How do transnational threats impact global and regional security? What are the various tools available to combat these threats?
	How is this threat likely to evolve?
	How have the events of September 11 impacted security planning in the region?

Panelists

	The Nature of Transnational Threats - Presenter: Dr. Enid C.B. Schoettle; Special Advisor to the Chairman, Nation Intelligence Council - Power Point Presentation
	South Asia's Reactions to the Bush Administration's Request for Cooperation on Terrorism and other Transnational Threats - Presenter: Dr. Sheldon W. Simon; Professor of Political Science, Arizona State University
	An Japanese Perspective on the Post-September 11 Security Environment - Presenter: Mr. Yoichi Kato, Visiting Scholar, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University - Power Point Presentation
	An Indonesian Perspective on the Post-September 11 Security Environment - Presenter: Lieutenant General Agus Widjojo; Representative, People's Consultative Assembly, Indonesia

1000 - 1030 Break

	Is it Rogue Capital? What is the role does money laundering play as a Critical Enabler
	How are Criminal and Terrorist Organizations tied together through money?
	How effective have “financial weapons” been in anti-terrorist efforts?
	What examples are there of “money” as an effective anti-TNT weapon.
	(How) can the military/security forces mitigate the economic consequences of transnational threats?
	What is the economic impact on international and domestic trade in the Asia-Pacific region?

Panelists

	Following the Money Flows - Presenter: Ms. Julie Myers; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Money Laundering and Financial Crimes, U.S. Department of Treasury
	The Role of the Private Sector - Presenter: Mr. Jonathan Winer; Counsel to the firm of Alston & Bird, LLP, and Former DAS for INL, U.S. Department of State - Power Point Presentation
	Financial Transparency - The Impact of Corruption - Presenter: Dr. Kim Thachuk, Senior Fellow, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

1215 -1400 Lunch - Speaker: Ambassador Richard H. Solomon; President, United States Institute of Peace

	How is the specific threat affecting security planning, governmental organizations, and defense plans in the region?
	How is this threat likely to evolve?
	What national and regional initiatives might be undertaken to counter this threat more effectively?

Panelists

	The Changing Face of Global Terrorism - Presenter: Dr. Paul R. Pillar; National Intelligence Officer for the Near East and South Asia, National Intelligence Council
	Proliferation of WMD to Non-State Actors - Presenter: Mr. Seth Carus; Office of the Vice President and Center for Counter-proliferation research, National Defense University
	Smuggling and Piracy - Presenter: Brigadier Brian A.H. Parritt, (Retired); Chairman, International Maritime Security, United Kingdom
	The Nexus of Organized International Criminals and Terrorism - Presenter: Dr. Louise I. Shelley; Director, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center, American University - Power Point Presentation

Thursday, February 21, 2002

	What role does the military have in countering various transnational threats?
	What changes are being made or should be made in military plans and operations to combat transnational threats more effectively?
	What is the influence of Transnational Threats on military modernization programs and planning for military capabilities?
	What are the requirements or opportunities for intra-agency and multilateral cooperation to identify, counter and mitigate these threats?
	What are some specific ideas for regional multilateral cooperation to assist in identification and countering of trans-national threats in the region.

Panelists

	Australia's Evolving Defense Concept and Transnational Threats - Presenter: Major General Simon Willis; Head of the Australian Defence Staff - Washington
	How the Republic of the Philippines is Coping with Terrorism - Presenter: Dr. Clarita R. Carlos; Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines
	Thailand's Defense Concept and Transnational Threats - Presenter: General Teerawat Putamanonda (Retired); Visiting Professor, Virginia Military Institute
	Implications for the U.S. Military Presence in the Region - Presenter: Dr. Kurt Campbell; Senior Vice President and Director, International Security Program, CSIS

1000 - 1030 Break

	Can/should the coalition against terrorism be sustained to address other transnational threats to security in the Asia-Pacific region?
	What are the most promising options for bilateral and multilateral cooperation?
	What do regional players think the impact of this will/should be on traditional forward deployed US Forces?

Panelists

	A Japanese Perspective - Presenter: Mr. Nobushige Takamizawa; Senior Staff Official, Defense Policy Bureau, Japanese Defense Agency
	Indian Perspective - Presenter: Mr. Alok Prasad, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India
	A Singapore Perspective - Presenter: Dr. Kumar K. Ramakrishna; Assistant Professor, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
	Cooperation on Non-Military Matters - Presenter: Mr. Paul Simons; Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

1215 - 1400 Lunch

Speaker: Admiral Dennis Blair, U.S. Navy; Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command

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