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...
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Countering Ideological Support for Extremism: Challenges and Implications
This paper comprises the keynote address by the director of the National Defense University's Africa Center for Strategic Studies at a conference entitled "Countering Ideological Support for Terrorism: Opportunities and Limitations in the Battle of Ideas" in July 2006.
Countering Ideological Support for Terrorism in Europe: Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb ut-Tahrir - Allies or Enemies?
This paper argues that the deciding factor in choosing allies in the war on terror cannot be based on tactics - that is, on whether or not a group has chosen to pursue violent methods. Rather, the author states, it must be based on ideology, on whether a group is Islamist or not. He discusses the "...
Countering Islamic Radicalism in Central Asia
This chapter describes the state of Islamic radicalism in Central Asia and discusses the counterterrorism strategies of countries in the region. The author provides an overview of the different radical Islamic groups and describes the security situation in two countries. He concludes that that the...
Countering Radicalism in the North Caucasus
This paper is an abridged version of the proceedings of the PfP Consortium’s Conflict Studies Working Group (CSWG) workshop which took place in Berlin, 7-9 November 2016. The workshop, entitled “Countering Radical Islamism in the North Caucasus” welcomed representatives of Germany, Poland, Romania...
Countering Terrorism: Multiculturalism in Singapore
This chapter describes Singapore’s multiculturalism and its role in countering terrorism and militant ideology. The authors define Singapore’s system of multiculturalism and the country's efforts in engaging jihadist ideology. The chapter concludes that Singapore’s form of multiculturalism could be...
CSAG Information Paper: "Hezbollah’s 'Financial Pyramid'”
Subject:Hezbollah’s “Financial Pyramid”. Purpose: This paper is the third in a series about Hezbollah. The aim is to present the results of the CSAG’s analysis ofthe principleof “following Hezbollah’s money”.It reveals Hezbollah’s financial activities in the region and worldwide, with possible...
CSAG Information Paper: "The Bear, the Dragon, or the Eagle: Who Will Win in Sudan?"
Subject:Analysis of the current situation in Sudan. Purpose: To present the results of the CSAG’s analysis regarding the on-going situation in Sudan. Read the full paper here View other USCENTCOM Combined Strategic Analysis Group (CSAG) Information Papershere View all CSAG Papershere...
CSAG Information Paper: "The Red Sea – Neglected Nexus"
Subject:The Red Sea – Neglected Nexus. Purpose: This paper presents CSAG’s perspective on the current challenges in the Red Sea region. It focuses on the long-lasting phenomenon of regional stability and provides arguments on the possibility of disrupting the status quo, as well as...
CSAG Information Paper: How Iran is Benefiting from Strategic Competition
Subject:How Iran is benefiting from the concept of Strategic Competition. Purpose:To present the results of the CSAG’s analysis of Iran’s position within the U.S. concept of Strategic Competition. Read the full paper here View other USCENTCOM Combined Strategic Analysis Group (CSAG)...
CSAG Information Paper: Weaponization of the Belt and Road Initiative
Subject:Weaponizing of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Purpose:The aim of this paper is to present the results of the CSAG’s analysis of the dual-use concept (i.e., civilian-military) of China, focusing on the BRI and its implications for USCENTCOM. Read the full paper here View other...
CSAG Information Paper: What is Behind the Humanitarian Policy of the Russian Federation
Subject:What is behind (Концепция гуманитарной политики Российской Федерации за рубежом)? The Concept of the Russian Humanitarian Policy document. Purpose:To present a rational and literal analysis for the contents and timing of the humanitarian abroad policy of the Russian Federation and its...
CSAG Information Paper: Xi Jinping's Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Subject: Xi Jinping’s Visit to the KSA (for China-Saudi Summit, China-GCC Summit and China-Arab States Summit) Purpose:This paper aims to present the CSAG’s analysis regarding Chinese Leader Xi Jinping’s visit to the KSA and its implications for US/CENTCOM. Read the full paper here View...
CSAG Strategy Paper: Weaponizing the Belt and Road Initiative
Overview: In October 2012, Professor Wang Jisi was the first Chinese scholar to speak about the need for China to revitalize the three Silk Roads to Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia. One year later, China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative became prominent. President Xi Jinping, in a...
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
DCAF`s Activities in Support of Effective and Democratically Transparent Defense Planning
This chapter discusses the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces's activities in support of effective and democratically transparent defense planning. Firstly, it gives a general overview of the DCAF mission and then examines its efforts in defense reform and democratic oversight...
De-legitimizing Religion as a Source of Identity-Based Security Threats in a Global World
This paper discusses the growing connection between religious identities, globalization and terrorism, with a particular emphasis on Islam.The author examines the connection between Islam as a religion and Islam as a threat in the globalized world. Further, he clarifies the differences between the...