SSJ Friends,

YCAPS is pleased to invite you to our next free seminar in Yokosuka. On June 5th, Captain Tuan Pham, USN will talk on the topic: "Space, The Final Domain (Star Trek or Star Wars?)" Details follow.

Best regards, John Bradford (YCAPS President)

Event Invitation

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YCAPS <http://www.YCAPS.org>-JUMP-ICAS Seminar in Yokosuka Space, The Final Domain (Star Trek or Star Wars?) <https://www.facebook.com/events/440319746769363/>

Date & Time June 5 (Weds), 2019 17:30-18:30 Welcome Reception 18:30-20:30

Seminar Location: Conference room 1, Werk Yokosuka Kinrofukushi Hall ヴェルクよこすか（横須賀市立勤労福祉会館）第1会議室 <http://www.werk-yokosuka.jp/access (http://www.werk-yokosuka.jp/access?fbclid=IwAR1pLdRDx0wGPyeHADolX5W9ONRhZ9WiqX-fnRlxKyc0PpsqBHuTqLiOcXg)>

RSVP/ Cost: Free of charge.

Register on Facebook or send an email with your name and affiliation to info@ycaps.org <mailto:info@ycaps.org>.

RSVP is helpful to the organizers, but not necessary.

Event Explanation: How does space matters to our everyday's lives? Why is "freedom of space" (maintaining the stability, sustainability, and free access to and use of space for all) important to the world? What contributes to stability and conversely instability in space (conceptual framework)? How can America and its allies and partners (through the developing U.S. Space Force) mitigate space instability and strengthen stability in space and safeguard their national interests in space? Start the evening anytime during the 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM reception that will feature a light meal, drinks, and excellent conversation. Find seats at 6:30 PM for this YCAPS-JUMP Seminar in Yokosuka Werk in central Yokosuka. A short walk to Yokosuka-chuo Station or the US Navy base's Womble Gate.

About the Speaker: CAPT Tuan Pham is the Assistant Chief for Staff for Intelligence to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan. He is a Navy's Maritime Strategist, Strategic Planner, China Hand (master-level), and seasoned China Watcher with over two decades of professional experience in the Indo-Pacific. He is widely published in international relations and national security affairs. He has written eight professional policy articles on U.S. space policy and strategy, U.S. Space Force, China's space ambitions and military space program, and conceptual framework of space stability and instability. His most recent work "U.S. Space Force Needs Policy and Strategy Parts 1-3)" was published in the Center for International Maritime Security last Feb. The views expressed during the presentation are his own (off-the-record), and do not reflect those of the Navy, Department of Defense, or U.S. government.