MISSION
The Asia-Pacific Studies Group acts as a catalyst, coordinator and implementer of
research to serve the requirements of the Navy, the U.S. Pacific Command and other
elements of the United States Government responsible for formulating policy, strategy
and planning related to Asia and the Pacific.
It joins those personnel of the Naval War College and the Navy Warfare Development
Command who are engaged in work on Asia and the Pacific.
APSG MEMBERSHIP
The APSG draws from the four research departments within the Center for Naval Warfare
Studies (Strategic Research; Wargaming; Warfare Analysis and Research Department;
and International Law Department) and from the War College's three teaching departments
(Strategy and Policy, National Security & Decision making; and Joint Military Operations).
Personnel from the Naval Warfare Development Command also contribute to its activities.
All members have a deep interest in the future of Asia and the Pacific and implications
for the United States. Many in the APSG have either lived, studied, or served in
the region.
Members of the APSG are closely involved in the War College's teaching and research
activities. Through the core curriculum and the electives program, faculty members
teach a wide array of courses in the history, politics, and military affairs of
the major countries of the Asia-Pacific region. The research contributions of APSG
faculty members encompass strategic assessments, regional security, diplomacy, alliance
relations, technological and military development, and U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific
region. Particular attention is devoted to greater China, Japan, Korea, and Russia,
with additional attention to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
In addition to assisting U.S. national security policy makers, the APSG serves as
the War College's principal forum for addressing a full range of Asia-Pacific strategy
and policy issues. The APSG's activities include monthly group meetings; sponsorship
of a visiting speaker's program; dissemination of research in progress and publication
of final research results; and leadership of the Asia-Pacific Forum, an annual conference
convened each summer.
The APSG has also initiated a long-term collaborative research relationship with
the Maritime Staff College of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. The colleges
have established parallel study groups that will undertake comparative strategic
assessments on major defense and foreign policy issues of concern to both countries
and to both navies. The study groups will meet semi-annually to compare research
findings, to disseminate papers and publications, and make recommendations to their
respective leaderships.
Recent Publications and Research
Papers
Resources and Recommended Readings
If you would like to learn more about the Asia-Pacific Studies Group please contact
us:
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Telephone: |
(401) 841-6568 |
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DSN: |
948-6568 |
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FAX: |
(401) 841-4161 |
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Address: |
U.S. Naval War College
Code 30
686 Cushing Road
Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1207 |
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