MarSecNet,

YCAPS is pleased to gently remind you of your invitation to join
our next public seminar in Yokosuka , "Maritime Challenges
in the Indo-Pacific: Common Causes for the US and Japan Beyond
Traditional Security" to be held in Yokosuka on 22 Nov 2019." We are
gathering a very exciting panel that will grow as we get closer to
execution. YCAPS Open Seminars begin with a casual reception so that
you can meet the other participants and, if you are traveling far or
directly from work, you can grab a bite to eat. Details below or at
www.YCAPS.org.

Best regards,
John Bradford
President, YCAPS

Maritime Challenges in the Indo-Pacific: Common Causes for the US and
Japan Beyond Traditional Security
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YCAPS OPEN SEMINAR

Date & Time: 22 Nov (Fri), 2019
17:30-18:30 Welcome Reception
18:30-20:30 Seminar

Location: Meeting 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

RSVP/Cost: Free of charge. Register on Facebook or send an email with
your name and affiliation to info@ycaps.org. RSVP is helpful to the
organizers, but not necessary.

Event Summary:
Experts from the United States, Japan and Southeast Asia will discuss
the wide array of maritime challenges that threaten the prosperity of
the Indo-Pacific. These challenges include territorial conflicts,
erosion of the rule of law, piracy and other criminal activities,
unsustainable fishing and environmental destruction. The experts will
discuss the idea that as wealthy maritime states sharing an enduring
Alliance and common commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, the
United States and Japan have a responsibility to lead efforts to address
these challenges. They will also examine the range of partnerships
required to effectively meet these challenges and the major barriers
that make these challenges particularly thorny.

Panelists:
-- Bob Girrier (RADM, USN Ret.), President, Pacific Forum
-- Dr. Deo Florence Onda, Assistant Professor and Deputy Director for
Research, The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines.
-- Dr. Asyurah Salleh, PhD from Nanyany Technological University
-- Dr. Go Itoh, Meiji University

YCAPS will host this seminar with support from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
and in partnership with Tama University's Center for Rule-Making
Strategies (CRS) and the Pacific Forum.

Learn more about PacForum at www.pacforum.org and CRS at www.crs-japan.org.