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Enhancing Trilateral Disaster Preparedness and Relief Cooperation between Japan, U.S. and Australia: Approaches from Various Civil-Military Perspectives
APCSS is pleased to announce the release of a report examining the possibilities of and also challenges to trilateral cooperation between the U.S.-Japan-Australia in international disaster relief in the Asia-Pacific region. The title of the report is: Enhancing Trilateral Disaster...
Honduras Transnational Threats in the Northern Triangle
Perry Center Professors Boris Saavedra and Celina Realuyo conducted a Countering Transnational Threats in the Northern Triangle Seminar in collaboration with the Colegio de Defensa Nacional (Honduran National Defense College) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on February 23, 2017. The seminar...
2016 Perry Award Recipients
On September 27, the Perry Center honored two institutions that have made significant and sustained contributions in security and defense education. The Technical Secretariat of the National Security Council of Guatemala and the Center for Defense Policy Studies, also of Guatemala, received...
2016 William J. Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education: Individual Category
On Thursday, January 12, Perry Center Director Mark Wilkins presented the 2016 William J. Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education to Ambassador Luigi Einaudi during a ceremony in Lincoln Hall Auditorium. Mr. Wilkins opened the ceremony by welcoming Ambassador Einaudi’s...
2017 Fiesta Flambeau Parade
Col Jeffrey Cooper, DLIELC Commandant and senior students from Egypt along with the Field Studies Flight led the 133 international students from 72 countries. This International Flag Formation Vangard marched in the 2017 Fiesta Flambeau Parade on April 29.
2019 Call for Nominations - The William J. Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education
April 17, 2019 Every year, the Perry Center recognizes individuals who and organizations that have made significant and sustained contributions advancing mutually supportive approaches to security, fostering transparent and capable defense and security governance institutions, and...
2023 Lebanese Armed Forces Seminar
From April 10–14, 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a seminar titled “An Evolving World Order” at National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, DC. The program was designed to provide an academic setting in which these officers could examine ideas...
2023 Qatar Joint Staff College Washington Study-NESA Center Program
From 29 April–10 May 2023, the NESA Center hosted the Washington Study Program of Qatar’s Joaan bin Jassim Command and Staff College Senior Officer Program in Washington, D.C. The 38 participants included senior military officers and senior leaders from various Qatari government agencies....
2025 Lebanese Armed Forces Seminar
From 7–11 April 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a seminar titled “The United States, Lebanon, and Security Challenges and Opportunities” at National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, D.C. The program was designed to provide an academic setting...
332 Training Squadron change of command
By Annette Janetzke DLIELC Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Col. Sean Raesemann, Commander and DLIELC Commandant, passes the 332 Training Squadron guidon to the new 332 Training Squadron Commander and Dean of Academics for the Defense Language Institute English...
637th Training Group Assumption of Command
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Col. Jason Janaros, Commander, 37th Training Wing (left), passed the 637th Training Group guidon to Col. Kouji P. Gillis (right), who assumed command of the 637th TRG & DLIELC effective 10 July 2019. Prior to assuming command, Colonel Gillis was...
A Network of Maritime Fusion Centers Throughout the Indo-Pacific
Exerpt: The establishment of national maritime fusion centers across the Indo-Pacific region would go a long way toward advancing maritime security. Indo-Pacific states should establish such centers with a focus on maritime threats of a transboundary nature, as well as traditional state-...
A Worldwide Experience Gained from One Location
On Saturday, March 18, we attended a DLIELC trip arranged by the International Field Studies Office. It was to the 59th An-nual San Antonio Folk Dance Festival held at Our Lady of the Lake University. This was our first time attending a fes-tival like this. It was a really amazing, unique...
APCSS Faculty Participate in Conference on U.S. - India Relations
By Dr. Saira Yamin and COL Gregory Winston Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Academic Chief of Staff Colonel Greg Winston and Associate Professor Dr. Saira Yamin participated in the United States Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) 55th Assembly as facilitators and panelist....
Argentina's Vice-Minister of Defense Visits the Perry Center
On Friday, September 6, 2019, Argentine Vice Minister of Defense Her Excellency Paola Di Chiaro visited the William J Perry Center accompanied by fellow Argentine representatives Marianela Marzi, National Director of Strategic Military Intelligence, Mauricio Colucci, Deputy Director of...
Argentine American Dialogue Visits the Perry Center
On Thursday, November 10, the Perry Center welcomed visitors from the Argentine American Dialogue as part of that organization’s one-week visit to Washington, D.C., to observe U.S. national elections. The delegation included 50 current and former government officials, as well as influential...
Brazilian War College Visits the Perry Center
September 20, 2018 On Monday, September 17, 2018 a delegation of officials from the Brazilian Superior War College visited the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. The delegation led by Vice Admiral Carlos Frederico Carneiro Primo, was welcomed by National Defense...
Call for Nominations 2017 / Convocatoria de Candidaturas 2017
The William J. Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education [Click here to download brochure] Click to download the brochure (.PDF) Every year, the Perry Center recognizes individuals who and organizations that have made significant and sustained contributions...
CEDEYAC and CAEN Defense Studies Celebrations
The Perry Center congratulates the Defense Strategic Management and Crisis Management Course CEDEYAC on its 15th anniversary. Dr. Luis Bitencourt, on behalf of the Perry Center, participated in anniversary celebrations and the graduation of the 30th course of the CEDEYAC on October 27...
Chatham House Workshop on Iran
On Monday, February 21, 2022 the NESA Center, in partnership with Chatham House, held a hybrid round-table discussion on the nuclear negotiation between Iran and global power in Vienna, Austria. The discussion was led by NESA Center Academic Dean Dr. Roger Kangas and moderated by NESA...
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The United States, China and Taiwan and the Role of Deterrence in Scenarios
Join us on Thursday, 6 June at 12:50 pm (HST) for a live speech by former Australian Prime Minister Dr. Kevin Rudd, AC. He will be discussing "The United States, China and Taiwan and the Role of Deterrence in Scenarios Short of War.
Attorney (International/Military) Vacancy Announcement
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Personnel Notice: 05-21 Closing Date: July 11, 2021 Grade: ...
Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) Attorney (International/Military) Vacancy Announcement
The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) is recruiting for two attorney (international/military) positions for legal institution capacity building at Naval Station Newport, RI. DIILS is a joint agency activity under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), within...
Regional Insights
One-on-One with U.S. Special Envoy Bernie Aronson By Pat Paterson and Anastasia Sendoun On June 1, 2016, U.S. Special Envoy to the Colombian Peace Accords, Mr. Bernie Aronson, visited the William J. Perry Center to share his insights into the negotiations between the Colombian government and...
2023 DoD Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment
On 17 November 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense publicly released its new strategic guidance for operations in the information environment, which calls for a shift in how the Pentagon approaches the integration of “informational and physical power.” The document, which was signed...
Alumni Publication: "2024: What to Expect in Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza recently authored a piece on what to expect in Afghanistan in 2024, which was published in The Diplomat magazine's 110th issue cover story, "2024: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific," on 1 January 2024. The January 2024 issue identifies major...
Alumni Publication: "America and the 'War of Ideas' Against Islamic Extremism" by Ilan Berman
On 11 August 2023, the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) published the article "America and the 'War of Ideas' Against Islamic Extremism" by Ilan Berman, a NESA Center alum and regular speaker for NESA Center programs. Berman's article is featured in AFPC's latest...
Alumni Publication: "Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 11 September 2023, the Institute for Security and Development Policy published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's policy brief titled "Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" ABSTRACT: India has realized it cannot...
Alumni Publication: "Can India and the United States Bridge the Climate Gap?" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 13 April 2024, The National Interest published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "Can India and the United States Bridge the Climate Gap?". "Both India and the United States have set ambitious 2030 targets for climate action and clean energy," writes D'Souza...
Alumni Publication: "China Can’t Have It Both Ways in Europe" by Joshua Eisenman and Ilan Berman
On 30 May 2023, Foreign Policy (FP) published the opinion piece "China Can’t Have It Both Ways in Europe" co-authored by Joshua Eisenman and Ilan Berman, a NESA Center alum and regular speaker for NESA Center programs. The article explores the intricate dynamics between China...
Alumni Publication: "Counterterrorism and Strategic Competition" by Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit
On 24 July 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published the Op-Ed "Counterterrorism and Strategic Competition" by alumni Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit. "To safeguard the strategic competition and not to be diverted by the terrorist incidents, it is important...
Alumni Publication: "Foreign meddling and competing interests hinder any solution in Libya" by Mustafa Fetouri
On 27 July 2023, Middle East Monitor published NESA Center alum Mustafa Fetouri's Op-Ed "Foreign meddling and competing interests hinder any solution in Libya." "Since the country fell victim to the so called 'Arab Spring' in 2011, it became an open arena for all sorts of external...
Alumni Publication: "Fragility in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, Expanding China’s Geopolitical Ambition" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 7 December 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's article "Fragility in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, Expanding China’s Geopolitical Ambition." "Does fragility matter in geopolitics? Does China exploit fragility in vulnerable...
Alumni Publication: "How has the role of U.S. National Security Adviser (NSA) evolved since 9/11?" by Dr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji
On 10 August 2021, Medium published NESA Center alum Dr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji's article titled "How has the role of U.S. National Security Adviser (NSA) evolved since 9/11?" "In the context of the NSA’s role post-9/11, my paper argues it is essential that the different...
Alumni Publication: "India, Iran, and the Taliban’s Gamble on Chabahar" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 28 May 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "India, Iran, and the Taliban’s Gamble on Chabahar." "India is trying to breathe life into Iran’s long delayed Chabahar port. India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and the...
Alumni Publication: "Modi in the US: India’s Pursuit of Strategic Autonomy" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 25 September 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "Modi in the US: India’s Pursuit of Strategic Autonomy." "Indian policymakers have aimed to take advantage of the significant strategic and economic opportunities arising from...
Alumni Publication: "Regaining a Foothold in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan: India’s Way Ahead" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D’Souza authored a chapter titled "Regaining a Foothold in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan: India’s Way Ahead" in the Observer Research Foundation's special report, Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Enduring Challenges, Evolving Responses, published on...
Alumni Publication: "The competition for influence in the Americas is now online" by Celina Realuyo
On 12 February 2024, Atlantic Council published NESA Center alumna Celina Realuyo's latest article on how the PRC and Russia are exploiting emerging technologies and cyberspace in the Americas, titled "The competition for influence in the Americas is now online." This publication is...
Alumni Publication: "The Prospect of US-Taliban Counterterrorism Cooperation: Is the Embrace Worth It?" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 15 May 2023, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D’Souza's article "The Prospect of US-Taliban Counterterrorism Cooperation: Is the Embrace Worth It?" D'Souza argues that "suggested convergence on counterterrorism cooperation between the United States and the...
Alumni Publication: "U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Unraveling Complexities, Forging a Shared Future" by Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit
On 29 December 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published the Op-Ed, "U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Unraveling Complexities, Forging a Shared Future," authored by alumni Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit. "While Pakistan may not hold the status of an equal partner to the...
Alumni Publication: "US–India defence and technology cooperation" by Antoine Levesques
On 20 July 2023, The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) published NESA Center alum Antoine Levesques' analysis "US–India defence and technology cooperation." "A U.S. decision to transfer jet-engine technology to India will bolster the United States’ Indo-Pacific...
Alumni Publication: The I2U2 minilateral group by Viraj Solanki and Dr. Hasan Alhasan
NESA Center alumnus Viraj Solanki contributed to an analysis of the recent formation of a new quadrilateral group, the I2U2, published at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. "The leaders of four countries – India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United...
Assessing India-U.S. “Master Ship Repair Agreements” (MSRAs)
On 26 June 2024, the National Maritime Foundation published a paper authored by Anuttama Banerji and Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan titled "Assessing India-U.S. 'Master Ship Repair Agreements' (MSRAs)." Read the article. The views...