Galle Dialogue - 2017
Concept
Strategically being located in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka strongly recognizes the significance of secure seas for global prosperity and connectivity. The significant economic transformation that Asia has experienced and the potential of the region becoming the most focused ocean space in the world brings along a wide range of opportunities as well as multitude of challenges.
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Research Papers
INAUGURAL SESSION
“Welcome Remarks”
Vice Admiral TJL Sinniah, WWV, RWP, RSP**, USP, ctf ndu, psc,
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Commander of the Sri Lanka NavySESSION 1
Trust-based Maritime Relationships for Building Security
Admiral Scott H. Swift
Curriculum Vitae Paper
Commander Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy
Greater Maritime Cooperation for Enhanced Maritime Security: The Indian Navy’s Perspective
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy
Building a Community of Shared Future for Mankind and Pragmatically Enhancing Maritime Security Cooperation
Rear Admiral Cui Yuzhong
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Deputy Commander of East Sea Fleet, Chinese PLA Navy
Enhanced Maritime Visibility; Challenges and Way Forward
Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem, HI(M)
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Commander Coast, Pakistan NavySESSION 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
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Minister(Defence) Embassy of Sri Lanka in USA
Enhancing Maritime Visibility through VPD’s: Netherlands Experience
Major General (RNLMC) F.V. Van Sprang
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Deputy Commander, Royal Netherlands Navy
Greater Maritime Visibility Based on International Law and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force Activities
Rear Admiral Shunichi Hatano
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Vice President, Command and Staff College of Japan Maritime Self Defence ForceSESSION 3
Strategic Significance of Developing Interoperability to Mitigate Sea Blindness:Challenges and Future Concerns
Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer, AO, CSC & Bar
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Fleet Commander, Australian Navy
An All-Inclusive Approach towards Enhancing Maritime Visibility:Importance of Technology and Global Cooperation
Rear Admiral Didier Piaton
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Joint Commander of the French Forces Forces in the Indian Ocean and UAE
Suppression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia:A shared Responsibility
LTC(Retd) Nicholas Teo Beng Guan
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Deputy Director, ReCAAP - Information Sharing CenterSESSION 4
Significance of Enhancing Maritime Visibility: Constrain to Overcome Maritime Blindness
Commodore WDEM Sudarshana, RSP, USP, psc
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Deputy Area Commander, Eastern Naval Area - Sri Lanka Navy
Strategy to Increase Maritime Visibility in all Dimensions: Canadian Viewpoint on Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. James Boutilier
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Special Advisor, N39 - International Engagement Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters (Canadian Deligation)
‘Necessity of an all-Inclusive Strategic Approach to Counter Maritime Crimes
Mr. Alan Cole
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Head, Global Maritime Crime Programme, United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeSESSION 5
Challenges and Strategies required to Increase Maritime Visibilities: Measures among Neighbouring Countries - Bangladesh Viewpoint
Rear Admiral Mohammad Lokmanur Rahman, NGP, ndu, psc
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Logistics), Bangladesh Navy
Enhancing Maritime Visibility through International Security Cooperation: a Critical Look at the Indian Ocean Region
Mr. Jeffrey Payne
Curriculum Vitae Paper
Manager of Academic Affairs at Center for Startegic Studies1, Near East South Area
From the Outside Looking in: Creating Greater Maritime Visibility to Enhance Maritime Security
Dr. Eric V Thompson Ph.D
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Vice President and Director of Strategic Studies1, Center for Naval Analyses (CNA)SESSION 6
Global Refugee Situation: Measures to Increase Protection and Solutions including in Maritime Context
Mr. Igor Ivancic
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Senior Protection Officer, UNHCR Representation Office, Colombo
Greater Maritime Visibility for Enhanced Maritime Security: Time for the Rejuvenation of the ‘IONS’ Cooperative Construct
Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Indian Navy (Retd)Director National Maritime Foundation (NMF)
Law of Armed Conflict at Sea and Greater Maritime Security
Mr. Bruno Demeyere
Curriculum Vitae Paper Presentation
Leagal Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) -
Countries & Other Organizations Participated
