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Col. Ma. Consuelo “Bon,” Nunag Castillo, chief of the Air Force public affairs office, Philippine Air Force, reflects on her experience in Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course 25-2. Known to her friends and family as Bon—a nickname inspired by a French candy her mother loved—Colonel Castillo serves as a spokesperson and strategic communicator not only for the Philippine Air Force, but also for the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the government.

Squadron Leader Jozef McGurk, officer commanding aircraft structural integrity, Royal New Zealand Air Force, shares his experience attending Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course 25-2. Before the course, he had never heard of the center and didn’t know what to expect. What he found was a professional, well-established program that offered exceptional exposure and expertise.

This episode of the Laulima Lanyard Spotlight from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies features Dr. Andrea Malji in conversation with Mr. James Ward, a 2022 graduate of the Comprehensive Security Cooperation course. Ward, an analyst with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, discusses his award-winning Fellow Project, which focuses on protecting the financial system from transnational money laundering. His impactful work earned national recognition and the distinction of wearing the Laulima Lanyard.

"For King and Country" is a compelling documentary that follows DKI APCSS Alumni of the Year 2023 and Tongan diplomat Viliami Lolohea’s visionary pursuit of addressing Tonga’s critical infrastructure needs through innovation rooted in culture and resilience.

Fleet Master Chief David Isom, U.S. Navy, senior enlisted leader for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, spoke with us about the unique relationship between INDOPACOM and [...]

In April, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies convened senior officials from the United States, key Indo-Pacific nations, and other allies [...]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies on March 25, 2025, during his first official [...]

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DKI APCSS Director Pete Gumataotao and Professor Shyam Tekwani recently traveled to the Republic of the Maldives to reconnect with alumni across the [...]