Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

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Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
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Agency overview
Formed1995
Jurisdiction United States Government
Headquarters2058 Maluhia Rd, Honolulu, Hawaii
Employees130
Parent agency Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) is a U.S. Department of Defense institute that officially opened Sept. 4, 1995, in Honolulu, Hawaii. [1] The Center addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the United States and Asia-Pacific nations to its comprehensive program of executive reeducation and workshops, both in Hawaii and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Center supports the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the U.S. Pacific Command by developing and sustaining relationships among security practitioners and national security establishments throughout the region. DKI APCSS’ mission is to build capacities and communities of interest by educating, connecting, and empowering security practitioners to advance Indo-Pacific security. It is one of the Department of Defense’s five regional security studies centers.

The Center focuses on Executive Education via both resident and regional events. These academic events include resident courses and outreach events such as mini-courses, conferences and research projects. Senior military and government decision-makers in security-related positions from throughout the region participate in DKI APCSS courses. The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is located on Fort DeRussy, in Waikiki, Hawaii.

Background

U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, after visiting the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, felt the Asia-Pacific region could benefit from an executive education and conference program. In 1994 Inouye introduced congressional language to establish the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii. [2] The language instructed the Navy to use $3 million of existing budgeted funds and create the Center as a direct reporting unit to Commander USPACOM.

On Sept. 4, 1995, APCSS was officially established during a ceremony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu. William J. Perry, then U.S. Secretary of Defense and General John Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Admiral Richard C. Macke, Commander USPACOM and 33 foreign dignitaries opening the center.

DoD Directive 5200.38 giving official authorization to the Center was signed Jan. 29, 1996.

In October 1995, the center moved from Camp Smith into the Waikiki Trade Center in Hawaii.

History

The first 12-week Executive Course began in September 1996 with 23 fellows from 12 countries. A total of ten executive courses and two senior executive courses were conducted at the Waikiki Trade Center.

In June, 2000, APCSS moved into its present home at Fort DeRussy. Formerly the home of the 9th Army Reserve Command, buildings were refurbished to house the center. An existing warehouse was converted into an auditorium and classroom and office spaces.

On August 23, 2000, the building was officially dedicated, with more than 300 VIPs and special guests in attendance. Speakers included: Senator Inouye, Admiral Dennis C. Blair Commander USPACOM, William Perry, former Secretary of Defense and Lt. Gen. H.C. Stackpole (USMC RET) APCSS president.

In September 2015, APCSS celebrated its 20th anniversary and officially changed its name from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. [3] [4] [5]

Current

Today the Center is made up of 130 staff and faculty and is composed of civilians and active duty military, which are drawn from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The multi-cultural diversity of the Center’s student body is replicated by its international staff and faculty.

Resident Programs

Resident programs include:

Outreach: Resident & Regional

Alumni relations and notable alumni

DKI APCSS has more than 15,000 graduates. [11]

Alumni in Senior Positions include: [12]

Alumni associations

DKI APCSS has more than 59 alumni associations. [14]

Other regional centers

DKI APCSS is one of six regional centers that fall under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The other centers include:

See also

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  2. ↑ "H.R.4650 - 103rd Congress (1993-1994): Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1995". 30 September 1994.
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