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About THE RSIS CENTRE FOR NTS STUDIES<br />

Our Output<br />

Policy Relevant Publicati<strong>on</strong>s<br />

The RSIS Centre for NTS Studies produces a range <strong>of</strong><br />

output such as research reports, books, m<strong>on</strong>ographs,<br />

policy briefs and c<strong>on</strong>ference proceedings.<br />

Training<br />

Based in RSIS, which has an excellent record <strong>of</strong> postgraduate<br />

teaching, an internati<strong>on</strong>al faculty, and an<br />

extensive network <strong>of</strong> policy institutes worldwide,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Centre is well-placed to develop robust research<br />

capabilities, c<strong>on</strong>duct training courses and facilitate<br />

advanced educati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> NTS. These are aimed at, but<br />

not limited to, academics, analysts, policymakers and<br />

n<strong>on</strong>-governmental organisati<strong>on</strong>s (NGOs).<br />

Networking and Outreach<br />

The Centre serves as a networking hub for researchers,<br />

policy analysts, policymakers, NGOs and media from<br />

across Asia and far<strong>the</strong>r afield interested in NTS issues<br />

and challenges.<br />

The RSIS Centre for NTS Studies is also <strong>the</strong> Secretariat<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> C<strong>on</strong>sortium <strong>of</strong> N<strong>on</strong>-Traditi<strong>on</strong>al Security Studies<br />

in Asia (NTS-Asia), which brings toge<strong>the</strong>r 20 research<br />

institutes and think tanks from across Asia, and strives to<br />

develop <strong>the</strong> process <strong>of</strong> networking, c<strong>on</strong>solidate existing<br />

research <strong>on</strong> NTS-related issues, and mainstream NTS<br />

studies in Asia.<br />

More informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> our Centre is available at<br />

www.rsis.edu.sg/nts<br />

* The Asia Security Initiative was launched by <strong>the</strong> John D. and Ca<strong>the</strong>rine T. MacArthur Foundati<strong>on</strong> in January 2009,<br />

through which approximately US$68 milli<strong>on</strong> in grants will be made to policy research instituti<strong>on</strong>s over seven years to<br />

help raise <strong>the</strong> effectiveness <strong>of</strong> internati<strong>on</strong>al cooperati<strong>on</strong> in preventing c<strong>on</strong>flict and promoting peace and security in Asia.<br />

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REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS

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