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2023 Indian Ocean Island Forum
From 10–12 May 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted a forum in Bangkok, Thailand with its partners on environmental security challenges throughout the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). With a particular focus on the specific challenges facing Indian Ocean...
2024 Indian Ocean Region Workshop
From 24–26 June 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in cooperation with the National Maritime Foundation of India and its sister regional center, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), conducted a 2024 Indian Ocean...
2025 DKI APCSS Alumni Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Indo-Pacific Security
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Alumni of the Year Awards. These awards honor the exceptional achievements of our alumni network in advancing peace, security, and collaboration throughout the Indo-Pacific region....
A Review of “The First Island Chained: Taiwan Resistance and Resilience” Wargame and Workshop
Doctors Lumpy Lumbaca and Sam Mullins from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) recently participated in “The First Island Chained: Taiwan Resistance and Resilience” wargame and workshop. Held at Northeastern University in Arlington from March 31 to April 2...
Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course 25-2: The First Step Toward Contribution Is Understanding
By Douglas Carroll, Public Affairs Specialist HONOLULU – As the class of Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC 25-2) course first arrived at the Center, the only thing brighter than the Waikīkī sunshine was the smiles on the participants’ faces. Nearly two months later,...
Director Gumataotao Delivers Insights on the Indo-Pacific Region at Nauru Government’s Ambassador’s Retreat
Peter Gumataotao, director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, was invited as a special guest speaker for the Nauru government’s ambassadors’ retreat held in Cairns, Australia from June 28-30. During the retreat, Nauru’s ambassadors, who work in foreign affairs...
DKI APCSS Director Vares-Lum Moderates at Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in Thailand
HUA HIN, Thailand — Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum, director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, served as a moderator during the 27th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference held Aug. 26–28 in Hua Hin, Thailand....
DKI APCSS Hosts the 17th ADMM Plus EWG on Maritime Security
Pursuing practical cooperative measures to mitigate maritime security challenges was one of the topics addressed at the recent 17th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus, Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security held August 23-24 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security...
Forging the Future of Indo-Pacific Defense: The Inaugural Multinational Armaments Resilience Seminar (MARS)
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Galle Dialogue 2025 at the Nexus of the Indian Ocean
By Douglas Carroll, Public Affairs Specialist WELISARA, Sri Lanka – The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) sent a team of leadership, faculty and staff to actively participate throughout the 12th edition of the Galle Dialogue International Maritime...
Hawaii Community Leaders Support Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific
For 28 years, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) has played a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Since 2000, the Center has received generous support from Hawaii’s local community through the Foundation for the Asia-...
Honolulu Welcomes German Defense Minister at DKI Speaker Series
HONOLULU (July 31, 2024) – The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) recently hosted the latest installment of the DKI Speaker Series, co-sponsored by the Daniel K. Inouye Institute and the DKI APCSS Foundation. The event featured a keynote address by the...
Indo-Pacific Minilateral Series: Maritime Security, the Indo-Pacific, and Advancing Maritime Domain Awareness Workshop
From 23–25 April 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, along with the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), conducted a workshop entitled "Maritime Security, the Indo-Pacific, and Advancing Maritime Domain Awareness" in...
IPOC 26-1 – Defending the Homeland Begins at Home
HONOLULU, Hawaii – In late January, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) conducted the first Indo-Pacific Orientation Course of the year, IPOC 26-1. This weeklong program delivered an intensive executive education experience for mid-career to senior-level...
Kathmandu Visit Highlights Nepal’s Strategic Role in Regional Stability
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) recently conducted key leader engagements in Kathmandu, Nepal, highlighting Nepal’s strategic role in regional stability. DKI APCSS Director Suzanne Vares-Lum recently accompanied Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of U...
Philippine President Addresses Regional Security Challenges at DKI APCSS
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies held the sixth iteration of its DKI Speaker Series on November 19, featuring His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines. The Philippine President’s discussion resonated with...
The 67th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Program
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security honored five individuals and one team at the 2023 Honolulu Pacific Federal Executive Awards ceremony. The 67th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Program and EXPO took place on May 5, 2023. This year DKI APCSS awardees are...
The Center Celebrates the Career of Mr. Tom Patykula
Tom Patykula rises early on a Saturday morning in June. His ankles tinge with slight pain, souvenirs from his military service and a distinguished athletic career in college football and wrestling. Still ingrained with the discipline of an Army Ranger, he presses on to get the job done. He...
The Quad: Opportunities to Advance Shared Goals at the Crossroads of the Indo-Pacific Workshop
From 10–12 July 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), along with its partner The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), hosted an Indo-Pacific themed program entitled...
Vares-Lum Strengthens Indo-Pacific Partnerships on First Regional Trip as DKI APCSS Director
HONOLULU — Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) Director Suzanne P. Vares-Lum recently completed her first official trip to the Indo-Pacific region since assuming leadership of the Center. She accompanied Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-...