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Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

Field	Value
agency_name	Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
parent_agency	Department of Defense
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
logo_width	160px
image	Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies 03 (cropped).jpg
image_caption	Center in 2025
formed	1995
jurisdiction	United States Government
headquarters	2058 Maluhia Rd, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
chief1_name	Suzanne Vares-Lum
chief1_position	Director
chief2_name	Russell Bailey
chief2_position	Deputy Director
website	https://dkiapcss.edu/
mapframe	yes
logo	DKI-APCSS-LOGO-SM-shadow-300x300.png
employees	130
coordinates

Defense Security Cooperation Agency 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. 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.

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.

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.

Resident Programs

Resident programs include:

Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course
Indo-Pacific Orientation Course
Transnational Security Cooperation

Outreach: Resident & Regional

Focused Outreach Events – DKI APCSS staff and faculty routinely travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region to conduct mini-courses, conferences and research that address specific needs identified by host nation and U.S. Embassy officials. Examples include workshops on: Civil-Military Relations, Crisis Management, UN Peacekeeping, Counter Terrorism, etc.
Workshops - DKI APCSS’ workshop program is a forum for key regional interagency, multinational security policy drafters and decision makers to develop cooperative approaches to these problems. Examples include: Influenza pandemic, Maritime Security, Women, Peace and Security, and Security Sector Governance.
Research- DKI APCSS faculty members conduct research and publish various publications available on their website.

Alumni relations and notable alumni

DKI APCSS has more than 15,000 graduates.

Alumni in Senior Positions include:

President (4)
Vice President/Deputy PM (3)
Minister/Deputy Minister (35)
Ambassador (151)
Chief or Deputy Chief of Defense (15)
Chief or Deputy Chief of Service (43)
Cabinet or Parliament appointment (36)
Advisor to Pres/King/Cabinet (29)

Alumni associations

DKI APCSS has more than 59 alumni associations.

Other regional centers

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

References

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(7 October 2015). "DoD Center commemorates 20 years of peacebuilding, takes on name of Senator Inouye -".
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(6 September 2016). "Mongolia workshop focuses on increasing women's roles in security processes, policy -".
(2021-07-23). "Women, Peace, and Security: Moving Implementation Forward".
"Building an inclusive security sector in Myanmar".
(21 November 2016). "Senior regional leaders complete transnational cooperation course at DKI APCSS -".
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(2021-07-28). "Micronesian President Discusses Military Issues During Hawaii Visit".
"ANNUAL REPORT 2015".
"The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. What's it really all about?". DoD.

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