SEOUL, November 07 (AJP) - A two-day regional dialogue aimed at strengthening security governance and exploring long-term policy cooperation in East Asia was held in central Seoul from Thursday, bringing together experts and scholars from across the region.
Co-hosted by the Seoul-based Institute for Policy and Strategy on National Security Affairs (IPSI) and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF), the dialogue brought together security scholars, policy experts, and researchers from Taiwan, Japan, China, and Singapore to discuss ways to enhance regional cooperation.
DCAF, founded in 2000 in Geneva, works to help countries develop security and justice systems that are both effective and accountable. The organization supports security sector reform, or SSR, projects around the world and took part in the Seoul dialogue to foster regional partnerships and share expertise with East Asian counterparts.
Discussions centered on strengthening regional cooperation in East Asia to address evolving security challenges, including climate change, maritime disputes, and other nontraditional threats. Participants underscored the importance of joint action and more robust information-sharing to reinforce stability and resilience across the region.
The first day focused on Korea's military education system and looked at how Japan and Taiwan have reformed their officer training programs. A follow-up discussion at the Korea Military Academy examined ways to strengthen transparency and accountability in military leadership across the region.
On Friday, participants turned to practical steps for closer cooperation, such as launching joint research, organizing policy workshops, and expanding exchange programs to build a more stable and sustainable framework for security governance in East Asia. Several international experts also joined the discussions online.
"We hope to build lasting connections among partners in East Asia and provide a platform where they can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and promote good governance in the security sector," said Dr. Albrecht Schnabel, Head of the Asia-Pacific Unit at DCAF, highlighting the organization's commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative regional network.
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