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Japan-U.S. Security Discussion
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA brought together former chiefs of staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and former commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the inaugural Japan-U.S. Security Discussion (JUSSD), a high-level dialogue focused on the present status and future growth of the U.S.-Japan alliance. This important convening was co-hosted with the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in Honolulu, HI.
Dialogue | Episode 55: Building Advantage in the Indo-Pacific – From Dialogue to Outcomes
The Indo-Pacific is not short on dialogue. Across the region, coordination is constant—through conferences, working groups, bilateral engagements, and multilateral forums. Yet a harder question persists: Why do aligned partners still struggle to act in concert when it matters most?
MIPOC 26-2 Blooms in the Capital Region
This spring, as the cherry trees that proliferate throughout the National Capital Region were painting the landscape with gorgeous shades of pink, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) convened the Mobile Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (MIPOC) 26-2 from April 6-10. The event gathered 127 participants, including 98 U.S. government officials and 29 international representatives, to address evolving regional security dynamics.
DKI APCSS Hosts Washington Alumni Event, Honors SEAC David Isom as DKI APCSS (US) Alumnus of the Year
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies connected with its Washington, D.C.-based alumni network during an April 9 event, bringing together more than 60 U.S. and international graduates. The gathering included more than 40 U.S. and 20 international alumni. Among the distinguished guests were U.S. Ambassador Marie Damour; Timor-Leste Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Gutteres; Nepal Defense Attaché Brig. Purna Dhakal; Nepal Chargé d'Affaires Sharad Aran; and Henry Rector of the U.S. State Department.
