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On Oct. 14, 2026, a group of government officials, industry representatives and academics working on and capacity buil...
10/23/2026

On Oct. 14, 2026, a group of government officials, industry representatives and academics working on and capacity building visited the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies as participants in the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program ( ).

Cohort members hailed from , , , New Guinea, the , , , , and .

In addition to briefings from DKI APCSS faculty on the geopolitical, economic, legal and technological aspects of submarine cables, visitors engaged in discussions on ways to advance international cooperation, strengthen maritime security and enhance maritime domain awareness.

Undersea cables represent a vital lifeline for economies and alliances, carrying more than 98% of international data traffic. As , these cables present both strategic vulnerabilities and opportunities for regional nations.

As DKI APCSS prepares for a workshop next year focused on strengthening national resilience through subsea cables, the discussion helped highlight regional concerns and priorities that the center aims to address. The visit also enabled stakeholders and regional experts to expand a network of security practitioners dedicated to undersea cable resilience.

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

Securing Campus Resilience: DKI APCSS Announces Division Chief for Infrastructure and ServicesThe Daniel K. Inouye Asia-...
10/22/2026

Securing Campus Resilience: DKI APCSS Announces Division Chief for Infrastructure and Services

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies announces the appointment of Cmdr. Jake Baker, US Navy (ret.) as our new Division Chief for Infrastructure and Services.

The Division Chief directs the modernization, maintenance, and security of Center real property, information technology architectures, cybersecurity frameworks, travel planning, and mission-essential physical facilities at Fort DeRussy in Honolulu. In an era demanding robust digital capabilities and hardened physical spaces, this portfolio ensures Center infrastructure remains resilient, secure, and state-of-the-art.

Key leadership responsibilities include:
• Facility resilience, environmental sustainability, and lifecycle physical plant maintenance.
• High-assurance enterprise IT systems and secure telecommunications connecting global security alumni.
• Physical security protocols safeguarding high-level international delegations and visiting defense ministers.

DKI APCSS extends a formal welcome to our new Division Chief for Infrastructure and Services.

Review leadership biographies: https://dkiapcss.edu/leadership/

The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) welcomed DKI APCSS Director Suzy Vares-Lum and members of the Center tea...
10/22/2026

The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) welcomed DKI APCSS Director Suzy Vares-Lum and members of the Center team for a meeting with Secretary General Tan Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, an alumnus of the Advanced Security Cooperation Course 11-2.
The Secretary General reflected on his enriching experience at DKI APCSS and highlighted the remarkable number of Center alumni who have risen to senior levels within the MFA, including ambassadors serving in key posts around the globe. Their shared Center fellowship—and the distinctive golden lanyard—reflects the enduring strength of the DKI APCSS alumni network.
The meeting also highlighted continuing opportunities to strengthen the Malaysian MFA–DKI APCSS partnership by bringing more emerging leaders to the Center and supporting regional security and prosperity.
Wisma Putra

We were honored to welcome Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France in San Francisco to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacif...
10/21/2026

We were honored to welcome Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France in San Francisco to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 20, 2026. Consul General Brisset and her team engaged in a discussion with DKI APCSS Deputy Director Russ Bailey, Dean James Minnich, and Center faculty exploring France’s engagement in the , regional security dynamics, , and disaster resilience, as well as opportunities for greater cooperation between , the United States, and Pacific partners. Consulat général de France à San Francisco

While in , the team from DKI APCSS visited the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), where they met ...
10/21/2026

While in , the team from DKI APCSS visited the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), where they met with Shahriman Lockman, Director for Special Projects, who attended attended several workshops at the Center. Director Suzy Vares-Lum discussed areas of mutual collaboration and the opportunities presented by the Center for their distinguished security professionals at future courses.
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia

A team from DKI APCSS led by Director Suzy Vares-Lum traveled to Kuala Lumpur to meet with government officials, partn...
10/21/2026

A team from DKI APCSS led by Director Suzy Vares-Lum traveled to Kuala Lumpur to meet with government officials, partner organizations, and reconnect with our vast alumni network.
At the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), where nearly 60% of their officers are DKI APCSS alumni, they met with Chief Executive, Vice Admiral Datuk Yusne bin Hj Mokhtar, an alumni of the Transnational Security Cooperation (TSC) course 26-1. He highlighted that his staff return from DKI APCSS with confidence and a broader regional perspective. They agreed to explore future opportunities for structured institutional engagement benefiting both countries and the wider theater.
MiDAS Malaysia

It was a privilege to host RADM Jason Tama, incoming US Coast Guard Deputy Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, and...
10/20/2026

It was a privilege to host RADM Jason Tama, incoming US Coast Guard Deputy Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, and the outgoing Deputy Commander, RADM Jeffrey Novak, (DKI APCSS Alumni/TSC 25-2) at the Center for a discussion on pertinent regional challenges and areas for continued cooperation and collaboration. The Coast Guard is a key partner for a safe and secure and the discussions highlighted the Service’s enduring commitment to the region.

Mission Readiness in Action: DKI APCSS Appoints Center Operations Division ChiefBehind every course, workshop, and key l...
10/19/2026

Mission Readiness in Action: DKI APCSS Appoints Center Operations Division Chief
Behind every course, workshop, and key leader engagement conducted at DKI APCSS is an integrated operational backbone. DKI APCSS is pleased to announce the appointment of Capt. Wade Turvold, US Navy (Ret.) as our new Center Operations Division Chief.
The Center Operations Division Chief exercises primary oversight over program synchronization, international participant logistics, workshop management, and daily mission readiness. Their efforts ensure the secure, professional, and efficient ex*****on of executive security courses that convene hundreds of Indo-Pacific defense officials annually.

"Operational excellence translates directly into diplomatic and security success. Seamless logistics allow international participants to focus completely on strategic problem-solving and partnership building," noted leadership.

Learn more about Center Operations and executive leadership: https://dkiapcss.edu/leadership/

Fikri Fellows Project SpotlightDKI APCSS Alumni Muhamad Al Fikri, a technical policy analyst with Indonesia’s Ministry o...
10/16/2026

Fikri Fellows Project Spotlight
DKI APCSS Alumni Muhamad Al Fikri, a technical policy analyst with Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, shares how his Fellows Project helped advance his work to strengthen cybersecurity in Indonesia.
He also reflects on the meaning of earning the DKI APCSS Laulima Lanyard—a distinction that represents commitment, collaboration, and pride in the Center’s global alumni network.
Watch his story: https://youtu.be/BzKFMnnNfmM

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is proud to announce Dr. Lori Forman as our new Strategy, ...
10/15/2026

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is proud to announce Dr. Lori Forman as our new Strategy, Programs. and Outreach Division Chief.

The Division serves as the Center’s institutional engine for strategic foresight, institutional performance assessment, policy alignment, and regional trend forecasting. The Strategy Division Chief works in close coordination with USPACOM, the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy, and regional partner centers to ensure DKI APCSS programs remain synchronized with national defense priorities.

Through comprehensive strategic roadmaps, the Strategy, Programs, and Outreach Division translates national security strategy into impactful educational seminars and bilateral outreach that foster regional peace, stability, and good governance.

"Sustained security cooperation requires deliberate, long-term strategic planning," emphasized Center leadership. "Our Strategy, Programs and Outreach Division ensures DKI APCSS remains at the leading edge of institutional innovation."

Explore our strategic vision and leadership directory: https://dkiapcss.edu/leadership/

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