Focus in Asia Pacific
2010-09-03  DefenseNews
Chinese Official: N. Korea Willing to Return to Talks
2010-09-03  Taipei Times
ECFA likely to begin next month
2010-09-03  The China Post
Kim Jong-il makes surprise China visit: sources
2010-09-03  The China Post
US to supply Taiwan air force radar equipment
2010-09-03  Washington Times
China sets new trade curbs
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With the expiration date of the Kyoto protocol approaching in 2012, world leaders are preparing for the upcoming Copenhagen summit in December to conduct further talks on reducing carbon emissions. The recent G20 summit on Climate Change is an indicator of whether a deal can be sealed at the summit.

This year marks the eighth anniversary of 911. Since 2001, terrorism has become a national security concern in many states. In Southeast Asia, the recent death of terrorist Noordin Mohammad Top in a raid carried out by Detachment 88 in Indonesia, marks a significant achievement in counterterrorism measures.
Youth Leadership Symposium
2010-08-11 - The 2010 Youth Leadership Symposium on Cross-Straits Peace wrapped up on Friday September 30th, with a round of presentations on various aspects of cross strait relations, as well as group presentations from participants on policy recommendations for building a cross-strait peace mechanism.
2010 agenda
2010-07-26 - Center for Security Studies (MCSS) invites you to educate yourself on the issues of the conflict, to contribute to the discussion, and to be a part of the solution by attending the 2010 Youth Leadership Symposium on Cross-Straits Peace at 舜文大講堂 at the National Chengchi University from July 26 to 30.
2010 Youth Leadership Symposium
2010-07-14 - The Taiwan Straits stand as one of the world’s select few potential military flashpoints directly involving two super powers. While recent Cross-Strait developments have provided a glimmer of hope for a peaceful solution, the subsequent controversy has highlighted the fact that there is still much work to be done.
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