Security Studies
CSC 22-2 Features Tracks in Strategic Studies, Cybersecurity, and Crisis Management
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies completed its second iteration of the Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) course, graduating 82 Fellows from 29 countries. The 5-week, intensive program, took place from May 25- June 20. Through plenary lectures and small-group...
CSC 22-3 Fellows Achieve Security Cooperation in the ‘Aloha Sea’
In an exercise that embodied the security dynamics of the ever-evolving Indo-Pacific region, 103 Fellows participated in the Center’s Great Game. The full-day exercise, created by DKI APCSS professor Deon Canyon, took place on October 13 during week 4 of the Comprehensive Security...
Currents: Summer Issue
The theme for this our Anniversary has been Hindsight, Insight, and Foresight. In Currents, we take time to use some Hindsight — to look back at all the great things that we have done together. Click the link to see what security cooperation looks like. CHECK IT OUT
Currents: Winter 2020
The Winter 2020 issue of Currents is now available to download. Take a look to learn about what we've been working on, and how we stay connected during the Covid-19 pandemic. CHECK IT OUT
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Granted National Accreditation
Honolulu–The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)has granted accreditation to theDaniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies(DKI APCSS). An announcement of the action was made by Dr. Lois Gackenheimer, Commission Chair, following the Commission Meeting of the...
Daniel K. Inouye Speaker Series features Gen. John Allen
“America’s Leadership in the 21st Century” was the focus of the latest Daniel K. Inouye Speaker Series event held last night with guest speaker retired U.S. Marine Corps General John. R. Allen. Allen, who is currently the president of the Brookings Institute, shared his thoughts on challenges...
Dean Monde Muyangwa's Farewell Letter to ACSS Community
Dean Monde Muyangwa’s Farewell Letter to ACSS CommunityDear Africa Center Friends and Colleagues,It is with mixed emotions and genuine respect for you and all of those who have dedicated their careers to a more secure, stable, and prosperous Africa, that I write to inform you that after...
Dean of the College of International Security Studies Robert Brannon Reflects on Federal Service and Retirement
By James E. Brooks George C. Marshall European Center Dean Robert Brannon has worn many hats in four decades of federal service: Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, attaché, and educator. For four years, Brannon has worn the hat of Dean at the Marshall Center. On Sept. 26, Brannon removes it and...
Délégation de l’Ecole Internationale Supérieure de Guerre de Yaoundé reçue par le CESA
Dans le cadre d’une visite de deux semaines aux Etats-Unis, une délégation de faculté et d’étudiants de l’Ecole Internationale Supérieure de Guerre de Yaoundé a visité le CESA pour une journée de discussions portant sur une variété de thèmes le 13 juin 2016. Mené par le Commandant de l’Ecole...
Democratization and Dilemmas for Africa’s Security Forces
The security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been busy since incumbent President Joseph Kabila was declared winner of disputed elections on December 9, 2011. Members of the Republican Guard (a presidential security detail of 12,000 soldiers), the police, and other security...
Denuclearization through Peace: A Policy Approach to Change North Korea from Foe to Friend
Dr. James Minnich has a new articled called “Denuclearization through Peace: A Policy Approach to Change North Korea from Foe to Friend” which was recently published by Military Review. Synopsis: “The denuclearization of North Korea is a shared global security interest. As the United States...
Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Swedish National Defense College Visits the PfPC
Today we had a very productive meeting with Brigadier General Bengt Axelsson, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Swedish National Defense College, and also Sweden's representative on the PfPC's Senior Advisory Council (SAC). We pledged to pursue future cooperation between PfPC and Sweden in a...
DIILS IN GERMANY
DIILS Regional Program Manager for Africa meets with Security Cooperation colleagues in Garmisch, Germany.
Discussion with the Director of the Begin-Sadat (BESA) Center for Strategic Studies
On 30 March 2023, a group from the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, including Deputy Director COL David Lamm, USA (Ret.); Professor Dr. Jennifer Jefferis; Professor Dr. Michael Sharnoff; Executive Officer Sam Marrero; Outreach and Alumni Coordinator Christopher Muller...
DKI APCSS 25th Anniversary Speaker Event with U.S. Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark T. Esper.
The "Daniel K. Inouye Speaker Series" commemorates 25 years of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) under the theme "Hindsight, Insight, Foresight". This virtual presentation features the U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper speaking about the...
DKI APCSS Collaborates with the Thai Strategic Studies Center on Senior Course
Faculty and senior leadership from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies traveled to Thailand in July to participate in the Senior Security Studies Program hosted by the Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Strategic Studies Center of the National Defence Studies Institute. The...
DKI APCSS Faculty Present at the Thai Strategic Studies Center
DKI APCSS Director, Pete Gumataotao is leading a delegation of Center faculty and staff through a visit to Thailand. The trip marks one of the Center’s first expeditions into the region since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Thailand, faculty members are providing lectures to the...
DKI APCSS Military Fellow publishes paper on AI and Civil-Military Operations
“Civil-Military Operations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” a research paper by Maj. Tony Smith was recently published in the Ninth Volume of theCivil Affairs Issue Papers. This paper, which explores the nuances of Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Civil Affairs Operations,...
DKI APCSS Professors Support Forum on Maritime Law Enforcement
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) provided subject matter expertise to the Southeast Asia Maritime Law Enforcement Initiative (SEAMLEI) Coast Guard Commander’s Forum, which took place from April 4-7 in Tumon, Guam. The U.S. and Philippine Coast Guards...
DKI APCSS Releases Book on Oceania Security
“Strategic Competition & Security Cooperation in the Blue Pacific” is the latest publication from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The book explores the dynamic geopolitical pressures in the region and addresses how these pressures impact security...