A special feature presented by APLN

Asia-Pacific Women in International Security Database

Highlighting the voices and contributions of women leaders across the Asia-Pacific region who are making significant impacts in peace, security, and policy.

About this Initiative

The APLN Asia-Pacific Women in International Security Database lists women who are from or reside in the Asia-Pacific and work on issues related to foreign policy, defence, and peace and security.



The database can be filtered by regional expertise, thematic expertise, language skills, and nationality. APLN has received personal approval from all individuals listed in the database. All regional and subject matter expertise, language abilities, and nationalities are self-reported and do not imply an endorsement by APLN.



Not all experts listed in this database are APLN Network Members. APLN will continue adding to this database over time in efforts to create a comprehensive and inclusive list of international security experts in the region. This database is a work in progress; if you have feedback for the APLN team, please email us at apln@apln.network.

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Title

Affiliation

 Thematic Expertise

Regional Expertise

Languages Spoken

APLN Member
Amb.
Middle East Treaty Organization
International Law
Asia – East Asian – Japan
Japanese, English

Title & Name

Abe Nobuyasu
Amb.

Affiliation

Middle East Treaty Organization

Thematic Expertise

International Law

Regional Expertise

Asia – East Asian – Japan

Languages Spoken

Japanese, English
Ms.
Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Philippine Foreign Service Institute; APLN
Space, Security Partnerships, Defense and Security, Geopolitics, Nuclear Issues, Maritime Security, Emerging Tech
Asia – Southeast Asian – Philippines, Northeast Asia
English

Title & Name

Karla Mae PABELIÑA
Ms.

Affiliation

Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Philippine Foreign Service Institute; APLN

Thematic Expertise

Space, Security Partnerships, Defense and Security, Geopolitics, Nuclear Issues, Maritime Security, Emerging Tech

Regional Expertise

Asia – Southeast Asian – Philippines, Northeast Asia

Languages Spoken

English
APLN Member
Dr.
Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN)
Disarmament, Geopolitics, Gender and International Security, Nuclear Issues
Asia – South Asian – India
Hindi, English

Title & Name

Manpreet SETHI
Dr.

Affiliation

Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN)

Thematic Expertise

Disarmament, Geopolitics, Gender and International Security, Nuclear Issues

Regional Expertise

Asia – South Asian – India

Languages Spoken

Hindi, English