The Asian Financial Crisis: Security Risks and Opportunities
Co-Sponsored by
National Defense University and U.S. Pacific Command
Report on the proceedings of the 19th Annual National Defense University Pacific Symposium
AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1998
0730-0845 Registration - Eisenhower Hall (Building 59)
0845-0855 ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS - Eisenhower Hall, Baruch Auditorium
0855-0900 WELCOME: Lieutenant General Richard A. Chilcoat, U.S. Army; President, National Defense University
0900-1015 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Kenneth S. Courtis, Chief Economist and Strategist, Deutsche Bank Group Asia Pacific, Tokyo - "The Asian Economic Crisis - An Assessment"
INTRODUCED BY: Lieutenant General Richard A. Chilcoat, U.S. Army; President, National Defense University
1015-1045 BREAK
A LECTURE WITH Q & A: Dr. Patrick M. Cronin; Director, Research and Studies, United States Peace Institute -"The Asian Economic Crisis - Geopolitical Perspectives"
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Robert A. Silano; Director of Publications and Editor, Joint Force Quarterly, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
1215-1415 LUNCH SPEAKER: Mr. David A. Lipton, Under Secretary for International Affairs, Department of Treasury - "International Economic Turmoil Resulting from the Asian Crisis
INTRODUCED BY: Dr. Hans Binnendijk; Director, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
1430-1630 PANEL ONE: "The Risks: Stresses and Strains on Regional Powers"
- Domestic Policy/Internal Stability Issues: Dr. Jusuf Wanandi, Chairman, Supervisory Board, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta
- Defense and National Security Policies: Rear Admiral William T. Pendley, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Associate Professor, Air War College
- Regional Security Architectures: Stresses and Strains on Existing Structures: Mr. Ralph A. Cossa, Executive Director, Pacific Forum, Honolulu, Hawaii
DISCUSSANT: Mr. Murray A. Cobban; Minister and Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy, Jakarta
MODERATOR: Dr. Herbert Y. Schandler; Professor, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University
1630-1645 BREAK
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Vice Admiral Christopher Alexander Barrie; Deputy Chief of Defense Forces, Royal Australian Navy
INTRODUCED BY: Colonel Mark E. Condra, U.S. Marine Corps; Chief, Regional Strategy & Policy Directorate (J-5),United States Pacific Command
RECEPTION (MARSHALL HALL - ATRIUM)
DINNER SPEAKER: Admiral Joseph W. Prueher, U.S. Navy; Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Command - "Maintaining Regional Stability in Asia"
INTRODUCED BY: Rear Admiral Thomas Marfiak, U.S. Navy; Commandant, National War College, National Defense University
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998
0830-0930 SESSION KEYNOTE: Mr. Henry C. Stackpole, III; President, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii – "The Asia-Pacific Center: Fostering Regional Cooperation for Comprehensive Security"
INTRODUCED BY: Dr. Hans Binnendijk; Director, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
0930-1000 BREAK
1000-1200 PANEL TWO: "Opportunities for Shaping Evolving Regional Security Trends as a Result of the Economic Crisis"
- Opportunities for Development in U.S.-Japan-China Relationships: Dr. Ronald N. Montaperto; Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
- Opportunities for The Korean Peninsula: Colonel Chung, Kyung-Yung, Republic of Korea Army; Research Fellow, University of Maryland
- US Alliance Management and US Security Interests in the Region: Colonel William R. McKinney, U.S. Army (Ret); Managing Director, Pacific Community Consultants, Inc
DISCUSSANT: Rear Admiral Michael A. McDevitt, U. S. Navy (Ret.); Senior Fellow, Center for Naval Analyses
MODERATOR: Colonel William M. Drennan, U.S. Air Force; Senior Military Fellow; Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
LUNCH SPEAKER: Mr. Peter T.R. Brookes; Professional Staff Member, Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives - "The Financial Crisis: A View From Capitol Hill"
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Robert A. Silano; Director of Publications and Editor, Joint Force Quarterly, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
CONFERENCE RAPPORTEUR: Mr. Robert A. Manning; Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Report on the proceedings of the 19th Annual National Defense University Pacific Symposium