The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific

The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific provides structured Track II support for regional confidence building and security cooperation.

The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP) was established in 1992-1993 and provides structured Track II support for regional confidence building and security cooperation. It is the premier regional Track 2 organisation in the Asia Pacific.

CSCAP provides a means for scholars, experts and officials in their private capacities to discuss political and security issues and challenges facing the region. It provides policy recommendations to various inter-governmental bodies, in particular the ASEAN Regional Forum.

CSCAP New Zealand

Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP) New Zealand is a National Forum of researchers and experts on security issues.  

Member committees

CSCAP membership includes almost all the major countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Study groups

Study groups are fora for consensus-building and problem solving and often address specific issues and problems that are too sensitive for official dialogue.

National studies

National studies are prepared on behalf of the members of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) National Forum.

CSCAP Regional Security Outlook

The Regional Security Outlook is a forum to highlight regional security concerns and to promote informed policy-relevant outputs to advance regional security.