Track II
The Centre for Strategic Studies takes the lead in New Zealand's Track II engagement.
The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP)
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.
The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific provides structured Track II support for regional confidence building and security cooperation.
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
CSCAP New Zealand addresses security issues with significance to New Zealand, and its members participate in the region’s CSCAP activities.
CSCAP New Zealand:
- Provides specialist/intellectual support for New Zealand’s participation in the region’s Track II security network (CSCAP);
- Brings together academics and researchers interested/specialised in security and strategic issues;
- Provides a place for discussion and debate on security and strategic issues including those not covered by CSCAP’s study groups;
- Provides a place for free and frank discussion between New Zealand’s Track II security and strategic studies community and relevant government officials;
- Helps increase broader public awareness and interest within New Zealand of security and strategic issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
