Asia Pacific Security Conference (APSEC 2012)
12 & 13 February 2012
Raffles City Convention Centre
Canning Room & Padang
Since its inception in 2002, APSEC has not only succeeded in drawing expert speakers from around the world, but has grown to be an important event for defence officials, military personnel, academics, analysts and industry leaders from around the world to meet and to exchange views on current international concerns.
Sustained economic growth has brought prosperity to many Asia-Pacific nations, particularly China and India. As these nations increasingly assert themselves internationally, how regional and extra-regional stakeholders manage this changing geopolitical landscape will determine the security of the Asia-Pacific. Centred on the theme ‘The Changing Geopolitical Landscape of the Asia Pacific’, the conference will focus on two principal topics - Future Political, Economic and Diplomatic Challenges and Military Modernisation.
The Changing Geopolitical Landscape of the Asia Pacific
The emergence of Asian nations as major global players is likely to transform the Asia Pacific geopolitical landscape, with an impact potentially as dramatic as the rise of the United States in the 20th century. In particular, the rapid growth of China and India in the political, economic as well as military spheres has been impressive. As potential global leaders, how China and India will behave as strategic actors will be fundamental to the future strategic environment of Asia.
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Opening Dinner
| Time |
Topic |
| 7:00pm |
Registration
|
| 7:30pm |
Welcome Address
Ambassador Barry Desker
Dean, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
|
| 7.35pm |
Opening Dinner
|
| 9:00pm |
End of APSEC Opening Dinner |
Monday, 13 February 2012
| Time |
Topic |
| 8:30am |
Introductory Remarks
Ambassador Barry Desker
Dean, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
|
| 8:35am |
Keynote Address by Guest-of-Honour
Mr. Lawrence Wong
Minister of State, Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Education
|
| 8:50am |
Panel 1: Future Political, Economic and Diplomatic Challenges
Chairman:
Dr Tim Huxley
Executive Director, The International Institute for Strategic Studies (Asia)
Speakers:
- Dr C Raja Mohan
Adjunct Professor, RSIS; Senior Fellow, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi
- Associate Professor Jing Dong Yuan
Acting Director, Centre for International Security Studies, University of Sydney
- Professor Joseph Liow
Associate Dean, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
|
| 10:20am |
Tea Break |
| 10:50am |
Panel 2: Military Modernisation – Opportunities and Challenges
Chairman:
Mr Richard A. Bitzinger
Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
Speakers:
- Rear Admiral (Retd.) Yang Yi
Director, Institute for Strategic Study, University of National Defence, PLA
- Brigadier General (Retd.) Gurmeet Kanwal
Director, Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi
- Dr Michael J. Green
Senior Adviser & Japan Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies, USA;
Associate Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
|
| 12:20pm |
Lunch and Distinguished Lunch Talk
General Gary L. North
Commander, Pacific Air Forces
|
| 2:30pm |
End of APSEC |
Programme is accurate as of 2012, February 3 and is subject to changes
For more information, please contact Sarah Tang at sarahtang@experiaevents.com or (+65) 6595 6114.
