Wilson Center Experts
Marvin Ott
Senior Scholar
Asia Program
Contact Information:
T (202) 691-4318
// F (202) 691-4001
Expertise:
Security and Defense
; Asia
; Southeast Asia
Affiliation:
Adjunct Faculty, Johns Hopkins University; Former Professor of National Security Policy, National War College and Former Faculty Fellow, Institute for National and Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Wilson Center Project(s):
"Malaysian Foreign and Security Policy"
Term:
Sep 07, 2010
May 31, 2014
Major Publications
"Deep Danger: Competitive Claims in the South Shina Sea." Journal of Current History. September 2011.
"The Emerging Strategic Dynamic in Southeast Asia." East-West Center Press.
"China's Ambitions in the South China Sea." East-West Center Press.
Previous Terms at the Wilson Center:
September 1, 2010-May 1, 2012 |"China's Relations with Southeast Asia"
Related Content for this Expert
Malaysia: At the Center of It All
June 28, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
A discussion about one of Southeast Asia’s most strategic nations, featuring noted regional expert Marvin Ott. more
Vietnam’s China Dilemma: Steering in New Strategic Environment
Apr 03, 2012Vietnam’s relationship with China is a test of the strategic challenge it faces against a long historical backdrop. Hanoi’s rapprochement with the US and its joining ASEAN are manifestations of its diplomatic adroitness, writes Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar Marvin Ott in a recent edition of RSIS Commentaries. more
Southeast Asia: A New Security Arena Takes Shape
July 20, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:15pm
Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar Marvin Ott discusses the increasingly tense security environment in Southeast Asia. more
The Rise of China
Mar 21, 2005 to Mar 27, 2005
Marvin Ott Professor of National Security Policy at the National War College (of the National Defense University in Washington, DC) more
China on the Rise
Feb 07, 2005 to Feb 13, 2005
Marvin Ott is professor of National Security Policy at the National War College. more
Civil Strife in the Developing World: New Insights on Connections Among Environment, Demography, and Conflict
May 02, 2006 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Colin Kahl and Marvin Ott examine how demographic and environmental factors can create turmoil in many countries and regions, and also create threats to national security. more
Teaching Environment, Population, and Security: Workshop for Faculty of Military Education Institutions
May 22, 2007 // 9:00am — 5:00pm
Faculty at military education institutions debate military roles in responding to environmental security challenges, assess policy implications of this involvement, and identify topics for further research. more
Vietnam’s China Dilemma: Steering in New Strategic Environment
Apr 03, 2012Vietnam’s relationship with China is a test of the strategic challenge it faces against a long historical backdrop. Hanoi’s rapprochement with the US and its joining ASEAN are manifestations of its diplomatic adroitness, writes Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar Marvin Ott in a recent edition of RSIS Commentaries.
Malaysia: At the Center of It All
June 28, 2012 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
A discussion about one of Southeast Asia’s most strategic nations, featuring noted regional expert Marvin Ott.
Southeast Asia: A New Security Arena Takes Shape
July 20, 2011 // 4:00pm — 5:15pm
Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar Marvin Ott discusses the increasingly tense security environment in Southeast Asia.
Teaching Environment, Population, and Security: Workshop for Faculty of Military Education Institutions
May 22, 2007 // 9:00am — 5:00pm
Faculty at military education institutions debate military roles in responding to environmental security challenges, assess policy implications of this involvement, and identify topics for further research.
Civil Strife in the Developing World: New Insights on Connections Among Environment, Demography, and Conflict
May 02, 2006 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Colin Kahl and Marvin Ott examine how demographic and environmental factors can create turmoil in many countries and regions, and also create threats to national security.
The Rise of China
Mar 21, 2005 to Mar 27, 2005
Marvin Ott Professor of National Security Policy at the National War College (of the National Defense University in Washington, DC)
China on the Rise
Feb 07, 2005 to Feb 13, 2005
Marvin Ott is professor of National Security Policy at the National War College.