CSC 26-2 – Big Events Produce Big Results
142 Fellows from 25 countries joined DKI APCSS's Comprehensive Security Course 26-2 to build resilient solutions and strengthen Indo-Pacific security cooperation.
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.
IPOC 26-1 – Defending the Homeland Begins at Home
DKI APCSS hosted IPOC 26-1, its first Indo-Pacific Orientation Course of the year, featuring 144 Fellows from eight countries. This program included the Center’s inaugural Emergency Management cohort, fostering collaboration between military, civilian, and government stakeholders to strengthen homeland defense and critical incident response.
DKI APCSS Director Vares-Lum Moderates at Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in Thailand
DKI APCSS Director Suzanne Vares-Lum moderated the 27th Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in Thailand, highlighting alumni leadership and regional security cooperation.
DKI APCSS Returns to Washington for Mobile Indo-Pacific Orientation Course
WASHINGTON — After an eight-year hiatus, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies returned to the nation’s capital to host the Mobile Indo-Pacific Orientation Course (MIPOC) from March 24 to 28, 2025. The event, the largest MIPOC to date, brought together 116 fellows from agencies including the Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security. Among them were 20 international participants representing 12 countries.
