Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

Asian Center Faculty Lecture on Asian and PH Security at the NDCP

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Last week, two faculty members of the Asian Center gave lectures on economic security and international relations at the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) in Manila.

On 20 May 2014, Assistant Professor Tina S. Clemente, Ph.D. delivered a presentation entitled, "Economic Dimension of National Security" at the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP). The presentation was part of the 20th Executive Course on National Security, a 5-day course offered by the (NDCP) that was held from 19 to 23 May 2014. Dr. Clemente's presentation focused on concepts, attendant problems and issues of economic security and their implications for national security in a dynamic environment of rapid change. 

Also as part of the Executive Course, Professor Aileen Baviera, Ph.D. discussed Philippines-China relations. And earlier in the week, she presented “Power Shift and its Implications for Asian Security” for students of the Masters in National Security Administration program.

Earlier this month, Dr. Baviera also served as head of the Philippine delegation to a Track Two workshop of the Network of ASEAN Defense and Security Institutions (NADI) on the theme of Regional Maritime Rules of Engagement. This was likewise organized by the NDCP in cooperation with the Office of Strategic Studies and Strategy Management (OSSSM) of AFP.

Dr. Clemente handles graduate-level courses on the Chinese economy and on development issues in Asia and the Philippines, while Professor Baviera teaches MA courses on international relations and on Chinese politics and governance. The Asian Center offers MA degrees in Asian and in Philippine Studies. The MA in Asian Studies program offers specialization in any of four regions: Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Asia. The Center also offers a Ph.D. in Philippine Studies.