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Galle Dialogue - 2017

• Research Papers

  INAUGURAL SESSION

  

  “Welcome Remarks”

  Vice Admiral TJL Sinniah, WWV, RWP, RSP**, USP, ctf ndu, psc,
  Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy

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  Address by the Chief Guest

  Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene MP
  State Mnister of Defence

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  SESSION 1

  

  Trust-based Maritime Relationships for Building Security

  Admiral Scott H. Swift
  Commander Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper
  

  Greater Maritime Cooperation for Enhanced Maritime Security: The Indian Navy’s Perspective

  Vice Admiral Karambir Singh
  Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Building a Community of Shared Future for Mankind and Pragmatically Enhancing Maritime Security Cooperation

  Rear Admiral Cui Yuzhong
  Deputy Commander of East Sea Fleet, Chinese PLA Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Enhanced Maritime Visibility; Challenges and Way Forward

  Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem, HI(M)
  Commander Coast, Pakistan Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  SESSION 2

  

  Importance of Increasing Maritime Shared Awareness in the Indian Ocean:An Analytical View on Challenges and Way Forward

  Rear Admiral DMB Wettewa, RSP, USP, ndc, psc
  Minister(Defence) Embassy of Sri Lanka in USA

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Enhancing Maritime Visibility through VPD’s: Netherlands Experience

  Major General (RNLMC) F.V. Van Sprang
  Deputy Commander, Royal Netherlands Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Greater Maritime Visibility Based on International Law and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force Activities

  Rear Admiral Shunichi Hatano
  Vice President, Command and Staff College of Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  SESSION 3

  

  Strategic Significance of Developing Interoperability to Mitigate Sea Blindness:Challenges and Future Concerns

  Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer, AO, CSC & Bar
  Fleet Commander, Australian Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  An All-Inclusive Approach towards Enhancing Maritime Visibility:Importance of Technology and Global Cooperation

  Rear Admiral Didier Piaton
  Joint Commander of the French Forces Forces in the Indian Ocean and UAE

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Suppression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia:A shared Responsibility

  LTC(Retd) Nicholas Teo Beng Guan
  Deputy Director, ReCAAP - Information Sharing Center

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  SESSION 4

  

  Significance of Enhancing Maritime Visibility: Constrain to Overcome Maritime Blindness

  Commodore WDEM Sudarshana, RSP, USP, psc
  Deputy Area Commander, Eastern Naval Area - Sri Lanka Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Strategy to Increase Maritime Visibility in all Dimensions: Canadian Viewpoint on Challenges and Opportunities

  Dr. James Boutilier
  Special Advisor, N39 - International Engagement Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters (Canadian Deligation)

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  ‘Necessity of an all-Inclusive Strategic Approach to Counter Maritime Crimes

  Mr. Alan Cole
  Head, Global Maritime Crime Programme, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  SESSION 5

  

  Challenges and Strategies required to Increase Maritime Visibilities: Measures among Neighbouring Countries - Bangladesh Viewpoint

  Rear Admiral Mohammad Lokmanur Rahman, NGP, ndu, psc
  Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Logistics), Bangladesh Navy

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Enhancing Maritime Visibility through International Security Cooperation: a Critical Look at the Indian Ocean Region

  Mr. Jeffrey Payne
  Manager of Academic Affairs at Center for Startegic Studies1, Near East South Area

  Curriculum Vitae Paper
  

  From the Outside Looking in: Creating Greater Maritime Visibility to Enhance Maritime Security

  Dr. Eric V Thompson Ph.D
  Vice President and Director of Strategic Studies1, Center for Naval Analyses (CNA)

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  SESSION 6

  

  Global Refugee Situation: Measures to Increase Protection and Solutions including in Maritime Context

  Mr. Igor Ivancic
  Senior Protection Officer, UNHCR Representation Office, Colombo

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Greater Maritime Visibility for Enhanced Maritime Security: Time for the Rejuvenation of the ‘IONS’ Cooperative Construct

  Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM
  Indian Navy (Retd)Director National Maritime Foundation (NMF)

  Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
  

  Law of Armed Conflict at Sea and Greater Maritime Security

  Mr. Bruno Demeyere
  Leagal Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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Galle Dialogue - 2016

• Research Papers

  INAUGURAL SESSION

  

  “WELCOME REMARKS”

  Vice Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, WV, RWP & Bar, RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psn,
  Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  “Speech of State Minister of Defence”

  Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene
  State Minister of Defence, Sri Lanka

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  KEYNOTE SESSION
  

  

  US Policy and Objectives in Building Strategic Partnership with Navies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific

  Admiral Harry B. Harris
  Commander US Pacific Command, USN

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Benefits of Strategic Maritime Partnerships – an Indian Perspective

  Admiral Sunil Lanba
  Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  SESSION ONE
  SPEAKERS

  

  Deepening New Concept of Maritime Security and Mutually Fosetering Strategic Maritime Partnerships

  Rear Admiral Wang Dazhong
  Chief of the Naval Staff – Assistant to Chief of Staff PLA Navy
  

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  The Importance of Comprehensive Capacity Building for Successful Strategic Maritime Partnership

  Rear Admiral Ryo Sakai
  DG Operations & Plans, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force
  

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  The Challenges That Need to be Addressed in Achieving Strategic Maritime Partnerships

  Vice Admiral Syed Arif Ullah Hussaini, Commander Pakistan Fleet,Pakistan Navy
  

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  SESSION TWO
  

  

  The Dynamics of Evolving Maritime Security Partnerships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region

  Prof. Geoffrey Till, Chairman of the Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies,UK
  

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Maritime Partnerships and the Critical Importance of Developing Interoperability

  Rear Admiral Peter Laver, Commander Maritime Border Command-Australian Navy
  

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Promoting Maritime Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

  Dr. Vijay Sakuja, Director – National Maritime Foundation-

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Enhancing Regional Cooperation in Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia

  Mr. Toong Ka Leong, Senior Manager-Operations and Programmes ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC)

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  SESSION THREE
  

  

  Safeguarding the Global Commons – A European’s Perspective on the Role of Naval Cooperation and Maritime Governance

  Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, Inspector-German Navy

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  The Royal Netherlands Navy’s Perspective on Cooperation

  Lieutenant General Rob Verkerk, Commander-Royal Netherlands Navy

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Cooperation and Conflict: Stern Realities in the Indo-Pacific Maritime Realm

  Dr. James A. Boutilier, Special Advisor-International Engagement, Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  SESSION FOUR
  

  

  Advancing Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

  Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake, Analyst-Center for Naval Analyses (CNA)

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Strategic Maritime Partnerships in Southeast Asia: the Royal Malaysian Navy Perspectives

  Rear Admiral Syed Zahiruddin Putra, Assistant Chief of Staff Planning Development-Royal Malaysian Navy

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Benefits of a Rule Based Global Maritime Order

  Ms. Josephine Uranza, Regional Coordinator for East Asia, – IMO

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Fostering Strategic Maritime Partnerships; Critical Analysis

  Lieutenant General (Retd) PK Singh, Director –United Service Institution of India

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Areas of Focus for Result Oriented Maritime Partnerships to Prevent Emerging Maritime Crimes at Sea

  Mr. Alan Cole, Head of the Global Maritime Crime Programme – UNODC

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Strategic Partnership and Implementation of UNHCR Mandate

  Mr. Igor Ivancic, Senior Protection Officer –UNHCR

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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  Solving Maritime Disputes to Establish Partnerships: the Case of the Western Indian Ocean

  Mr. Jeffrey Payne, Manager of Academic Affairs – Near East South Asia (NESA)

  Curriculum Vitae
  
  
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Galle Dialogue - 2015

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  “Collaborative Archit Ectures for Maritime Security Indian Navy’s Rerspective ”

  Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff – Indian Navy

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  “Enhance Cooperation to Achieve Maritime Security and Common Prosperity”

  Rear Admiral Gu Xiangbing, Deputy Commander of East Sea Fleet of Chinese – PLA Navy

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  “US Perspective on developing cooperative strategies for maritime security”

  Rear Admiral Charles Williams, Commander Task Force 73 – US Navy

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  “Mitigating challenges to maritime security through proactive collaboration ”

  Captain Naoya Hoshi, Chief of Operations Evaluation Section – JMSDF

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  “Challenges and opportunities for an inclusive and transparent security structure for the Indian ocean ”

  Rear Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi SI(M) SBt, Deputy chief of Naval (Training and Evaluation) – Pakistan Navy

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  “Secure seas through greater maritime cooperation – the combined maritime forces approach to security challenges in the Middle East and Indian Ocean ”

  Commodore Will Warrender RN, Deputy Commander – Combined Maritime Forces

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  “Necessity of creating an inclusive mechanism to ensure safety and rights of refugees and asylum – seekers ”

  Mr. Olivier Madjora – UNHCR

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  “Cooperation and burden sharing towards dismantling smuggling and trafficking networks ”

  Adm Graivut Vattanatham, Assistant Commander In Chief of the Royal Thai Navy

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  “Necessity of developing joint frameworks for comprehensive migration management ”

  Mr. Giuseppe Crocetti, Chief of Mission IOM Sri Lanka & the Maldives – IOM

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  “Australian Policy and Actions to Deter Irregular Maritime Migration ”

  Commodore Peter Laver, Chief of Staff Navy Strategic Command – Royal Australian Navy

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  “Over view of United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the benefits that can gained by other Navies / organizations from similar Departments like the US Naval Criminal Investigative Service ”

  Mr. Michael. A. McLean, Jr ,Special Agent – United States Naval Criminal Investigating Service

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  “A Collaborative approach to countering drug trafficking and criminal networks in the maritime domain ”

  Mr. Alan Cole – UNODC

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  “Linking Maritime Security and the Blue Economy: Prospects for the Indo -Pacific ”

  Dr. Christian Bueger, Lecturer in International Relations in the Department of Politics and International Relations – Cardiff University, UK

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Galle Dialogue - 2014

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  “Building Cooperation and Collaboration to Achieve Common Maritime Goals”

  Rear Admiral Zhang Jianchang, Deputy Chief of Staff of PLA Navy

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  “Harnessing a Global Strategy for an Alternative Maritime Security Response”

  Professor Robert K. Boggs, National Defense University, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies USA

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  “Potential Factors that could Destabilise Freedom of the Seas ”

  Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), of the Pakistan Navy

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  “Collaborative Approach for Economic Benefits: Threats and Future Concerns”

  Rear Admiral Michael Noonan, Commander Boarder Protection Australian Navy

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  “How to Develop Maritime Partnerships”

  Rear Admiral Ben Bekkering, the deputy commander of the Netherlands Navy

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  “Regional and Global Responses to Maritime Disasters: Challenges and Way Forward”

  Rear Admiral Dato' Pahlawan Mior Rosdi bin Dato' Mior Jaafar, Assistant Chief of Staff Operations and Exercises, Malaysian Navy

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  “Continental Shelf Claims before the United Nations”

  Prof. Larry Awosika, Chairman, Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) United Nations, New York

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  “Sri Lanka and the Law of the Sea at 20”

  Dr. Christopher Walter Pinto, Former member of the United Nations International Law Commission and Secretary General of the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, The Netherlands

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  “Achieving Comprehensive Maritime Security Environment – Pakistan Perspective”

  Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK), Pakistan Navy

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  “Maritime Environment and Global Economic Expansion: Strategy to Overcome Security Challenges in the Maritime Sphere”

  Rear Admiral Bubele Ktitie Mhlana Flag Officer Fleet South African Navy

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  "Maritime Crime in the Indian Ocean Region"

  Mr Alan Cole Head of Global Maritime Crime Programme United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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  "Significance of Maritime Governance and Ocean Management in Realising Maritime Economic Benefits"

  Rear Admiral Riazuddin Ahmed, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Material) of Bangladesh Navy

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  "Japan Maritime Self Defence Force - Role in the Indian Ocean"

  Captain Shigetoshi Hirayama, Head of National Security and & Strategic Studies Office JMSDF

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  "New Strategies Facing Security Challenges in Indian Ocean"

  Rear Admiral Peyman Jafari Tehrani, Chief of Staff of Iran Navy

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Galle Dialogue - 2013

• Concept

  The Indian Ocean has become the focal point of the 21st century. This has predicted by historians, academicians, strategists & statesmen, in some cases couple of centuries earlier. The world economics, which is being connected by sea, has been the driving factor in this pivotal process. This Geo-Economics has influenced the Geo-Political view of the affairs of the Indian Ocean, affecting many trends in the region. Whilst some school of thought reinforces perceived threats and challengers, the other support peaceful coexistence.
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• Keynote Address

  I am honoured to deliver this keynote address at the opening session of the fourth annual “Galle Dialogue”. On behalf of the Government, I take this opportunity to welcome to Sri Lanka the many distinguished foreign speakers and delegates at this conference. I also extend my best wishes to the many illustrious Sri Lankan participants at this event. The Galle Dialogue is fast becoming an important fixture in the calendar of international maritime conferences, as shown by the fact that speakers and delegates from 35 countries are taking part in this event.
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• Research Papers

  

  “Emerging Maritime Interests in Asia Pacific: An Indian Perspective”

  Admiral DK Joshi, the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy

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  “Importance of Building Trust and Confidence to Enhance Regional Maritime Security”

  Rear Admiral Guan Jianguo, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the People's Liberation Army Navy

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  “Potential Factors that could Destabilise Freedom of the Seas ”

  Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), of the Pakistan Navy

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  “How Cooperation could Mitigate People Smuggling Activities in the Indian Ocean”

  Rear Admiral Timothy Barrett, the Commander Australian Fleet of the, Royal Australian Navy

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  “Onboard Security: The Threat, Best Practies and Trends in the Industry”

  Major Nissanka Senadhipathi, the Chairman Avant Garde Maritime Services (pvt) Ltd.

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  “Economic and Strategic Realities in the Indian Ocean”

  Ms. Nilanthi Samaranayake, Analyst, Center for Naval Analyses, Center for Strategic Studies, USA,

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  “South China Sea: The Trends and Opportunities”

  Maj. Gen. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hong Quan, Deputy Director General, Institute for Defense Strategy, Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam

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  “The Iranian Perspective on Regional Maritime Security”

  Captain Neghi por Nazary, Iran Navy

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  “Marine Environment Protection Concerns and Remedie”

  Brigadier General Ahmed Shahid, the Commandant of the Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard

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  "The Indian Ocean- Future Threats & Concerns"

  Rear Admiral SS Ranasinghe, the Commander Western Naval Area of the Sri Lanka Navy

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Galle Dialogue - 2012

• Concept

  Over emphasis is not necessary to reiterate Sri Lanka’s strategically important location in the Indian Ocean, which is a widely accepted fact. It is also true that it was through sea trade that Sri Lanka was known and its history was shaped over the years. In this context Sri Lanka like all the other nations which depends on the stability of the Indian Ocean, is extremely concerned and mindful of the safety and security of this vital ocean space.
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• Keynote Address

  I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to address you at the opening session of this year’s “Galle Dialogue”, the annual Maritime Conference organised by the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka. I take this opportunity to welcome all our distinguished foreign guests to Sri Lanka, and thank them for their presence here. As you are no doubt aware, or have no doubt seen, Sri Lanka is a beautiful, peaceful and stable island with friendly people and a rich heritage. I have every confidence that you will find your time here very enjoyable as well as productive.
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• Research Papers

  

  “Role of Navies in Collective Prosperity”

  Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, AO, CSC, Chief of Royal Australian Navy

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  “Partnership Building to Shape Future Maritime Cooperation – India’s Role”

  Vice Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy

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  “Deepen Common Recognition, Strengthen Cooperation and Safeguard Maritime Security Together ”

  Vice Admiral Su Zhiqian – Commander of the East Sea Fleet, PLA Navy, China

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  “Important Areas to Consider Enhance Maritime Security for a Secure Indian Ocean”

  Vice Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah,HI (M) - Commander Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK), Karachi ,Pakistan Navy

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  “The Importance to Australia of the Indian Ocean and Maritime Strategic Cooperation”

  Commodore Stuart Mayer, CSC and Bar, Commodore Warfare, Royal Australian Navy

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  “Maritime Security Concerns in the Indian Ocean; Sri Lanka’s Perception of Overcoming Challenges”

  Rear Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, WV, RWP, RSP,USP,ndc,psn - Commander Eastern Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy

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  “Strategic Importance of Modern Technology in Building a Maritime Security”

  Mr Yan Lijin, Director of South Asia Studies Centre of Development Research Center of the State Council of China and President of CETC

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  “Cooperation in Indian Ocean an Indian Perspective”

  Dr Ashok K Behuria, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, India

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  “Concerns and Challenges in Harnessing Ocean Resources – Way Forward”

  Commodore Syed Abu Mansur Arshadul Abedin, ndc, psc Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Material), Bangladesh Navy

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  "Enhancing Interoperability & Cooperation in a Complex Maritime Security Environment: The RMN Experience"

  Rear Admiral Dato Pahlawan Mohomad Roslan Bin Mohomad Ramli , Commander Naval Region 1 , Royal Malaysian Navy

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  “The Role of LTTE in People, Arms and Drug Smuggling”

  Professor Rohan Gunaratna, Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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Galle Dialogue - 2011

• Concept

  Sri Lanka being an Island Nation, geographically situated in a strategically important location in the Indian Ocean has been a focal point of maritime activities through sea borne trade and commerce along its history. It was through sea trade that Sri Lanka was known for years. Therefore, secure Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) around our adjacent seas, had been and will be a key factor for country’s prosperity, especially in a globalised world increasingly dependent upon sea trade.
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• Keynote Address

  I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to address you at the opening session of the "Galle Dialogue" Maritime Conference organised by the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka.
  The Galle Dialogue was initiated in 2010 to facilitate increased cooperation between the nations interested in the security of the Indian Ocean region. Read more →

• Research Papers

  

  "Importance of Common Strategies for Global and Regional Maritime Security"

  Mr. Robert Scher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia, Department of Defense, United States of America

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  “Maritime Terrorism: Technologies, Tactics and Techniques”

  Prof. Rohan Gunaratna, Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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  "Strengthen Naval Cooperation to Maintain Maritime Security"”

  Vice Admiral Ding Yiping, Deputy Commander of PLA Navy, China

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  “Exploitation of Oceanic Resources; Concerns in the Indian Ocean”

  Mr. Chris Dharmakirti, Director, Strategic Enterprise Management Agency, Sri Lanka

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  "Contemporary Regional Maritime Security Challenges; Pakistan’s Perspective"

  Rear Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), Pakistan Navy

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  "Current Challenges in Global Maritime Environment & IMO Initiatives"

  Mrs. Brenda Pimentel from International Maritime Organization

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  "Indian Navy’s Perspective on Regional Maritime Cooperation; The Way - Ahead"

  Captain S Balakrishnan, Principal Director Naval Operations, Indian Navy

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  "Challenges Faced by Small Island Nations in Indian Ocean on Maritime Security"

  Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Ibrahim from Maldivian National Defence Force

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  “Cross Border Fishing; Impacts and Challenges”

  Rear Admiral JSK Colombage, the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy

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Galle Dialogue - 2010

• Concept

  Sri Lanka with a maritime heritage occupies a key strategic geographical position in the Indian Ocean. 30 years of terrorism that plagued the island was successfully defeated through a well planned and executed humanitarian operation. The Sri Lanka Navy contributing to this success was able to counter all forms of threats posed out at sea successfully.
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• Keynote Address

  I am pleased to contribute this message to the supplement which marks the “Galle Dialogue” Maritime Conference being organised by the Ministry of Defence. This Conference brings together distinguished participants from various countries to present papers and discuss matters of maritime security.
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• Research Papers

  “The Changing Maritime Threat Environment of the Indian Ocean”

  Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash, Chairman, National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi , India and former Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy

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  “Exploitation of the Sea for Illegal Activities by Non State Actors”

  Dr. Rohan Gunarathna, Professor of Security Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Theme - Maritime Security, Common and Potentially Collaborative Interests).

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  “Role of Indian Ocean Powers”

  Rear Admiral DR Thomas - Deputy Chief of Royal Australian Navy

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  “Role of Pakistan in Maintaining Regional Maritime Security”

  Commodore Jamil Akhtar – Pakistan Navy

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  “Role of External Powers”

  Brigadier General Stanley J. Osserman, Director J-5, US Pacific Command, Hawaii

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  “Future Trends of Maritime Activities and Sri Lanka’s Potentials”

  Admiral (retd) WKJ Karannagoda, the Secretary to Ministry of Highways and Road Development and former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy

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  “India, Maritime Concerns in the Indian Ocean and Challenges”

  Dr. W Lawrence S Prabhakar, Associate Professor, Madras Christian College, Chennai - India

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  “Exploitation of Oceanic Resources and Opportunities for Sri Lanka”

  Mr. Chris Dharmakirthi, Director, Strategic Enterprise Management Agency (SEMA), Sri Lanka

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  “Anti Piracy Operations in the Indian Ocean, Efforts and Lessons Learnt”

  Captain Chris Chambers, USN, Chief of Staff, Combined Maritime Forces - USA

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  “Sustainable Support for Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka’s Experience and the Way Ahead”

  Rear Admiral JSK Colombage, Commander Eastern Naval Area, Sri Lanka Navy

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