12 Aug, 2011

“SECURITY COOPERATION IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS” 26 OCTOBER 2011, LE ROYAL HOTELPHNOM PENH, CAMBODIAORGANIZED BY THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INSTITUTE OF CAMBODIAIN COOPERATION WITH AND FUNDED BY THE KONRAD ADENAUER FOUNDATION: Peace and stability are prerequisites for Asia-Pacific regional integration. We are hopeful the de facto integration of regional economies will contribute to peace in the region. However, it is also a fact that many security problems still exist in the area. Countries pursue military buildup and nuclear weapons development. Disagreements over territorial issues are yet to be resolved. For regional integration to occur, the biggest question is whether or not cooperation and integration extend to the security realm. There have been efforts to build a regional multilateral security institution like the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) but the region is still heavily dependent on the bilateral alliances of the United States. For more details, please check on header or its detail.