This book is based on the proceedings of the National Security Seminar 2011 conducted at the USI from 17 to 18 Nov 2011. The views of eminent speakers from across the globe have been covered on the following themes:¬

• Strategic and Security Environment in the Asia Pacific Region

• Existing Political and Economic Frameworks in the Asia Pacific: Have they fulfilled regional aspirations?

• Bringing an Enduring Security Architecture for the Asia Pacific

This book intends to examine the current state and possible future trajectory of efforts to create an Asia Pacific security architecture. The problems are challenging but not insurmountable. Efforts to build an appropriate security architecture would certainly be in the interest of the region.