James A. Boutilier - PhD

Dr. James Boutilier is the Special Advisor (Policy) at Canada’s Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters in Esquimalt, British Columbia. He is responsible for advising the Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific on matters of defence and foreign policy and maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to his appointment at MARPAC, Dr. Boutilier spent twenty-four years on staff at the Royal Roads Military College in Victoria as Head of the History Department and then as Dean of Arts.
Dr. Boutilier’s field of expertise is Asia-Pacific defence and security, particularly with regards to maritime issues. He has published widely on international defence and security issues, and his recent lectures have focused on the Canadian Navy’s role in the Asia-Pacific, the new Asian security architecture, Northeast Asian security issues, and the new naval order in Asia. Dr. Boutilier lectures frequently at the NATO Defense College, the Canadian Forces College, the Australian Defence College, and the National Defense University of the Philippines. Dr. Boutilier participates on a regular basis in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX), the ASEAN Regional Forum Conference on National Defence Colleges, and the Asia-Pacific Roundtable. He contributes regularly to print and electronic media, including written articles and television interviews.
Dr. Boutilier belongs to a variety of professional organizations including the Canadian Consortium on Asia-Pacific Security, the Council on Security Cooperation in Asia-Pacific, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, the Pacific People’s Partnership, and several local advisory boards.

Email