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Perry Center Launches CYBER-AI Course

On September 15, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies launched the in-residence phase of its Cyber Policy Development and Artificial Intelligence Applications for Defense (CYBER-AI) course. The program brings together civilian and military professionals to examine the strategic implications of cyber …

Perry Center and IADC Launch International Relations and the Inter-American System Course

On September 11, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, in partnership with the Inter-American Defense College [IADC], launched the International Relations and the Inter-American System [IRIS] course as part of the Master of Science [MS] and Diploma in Inter-American Defense and …

Ecuador’s ADEMIC Visits Perry Center

On August 25, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies hosted a delegation of 84 students and staff members from Ecuador’s Joint Military Defense Academy (ADEMIC), led by Colonel José Colón Loaiza, Director of ADEMIC. Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. William Godnick …

Perry Center Participates in the South America Defense Conference and Presents 2025 Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education

From August 19–21, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies participated in the 2025 South America Defense Conference (SOUTHDEC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Convened by US Southern Command Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey and Chief of the Argentine Military Joint Staff General Xavier Isaac, …

Perry Center Co-Hosts Advanced Maritime Security Policy Course in Uruguay

From August 18 to 22, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies partnered with the Uruguayan Naval War College to co-host a mobile course on Maritime Security Policy (MSP) in Montevideo, Uruguay. Co-directed by Perry Center Visiting Professor Eric Driggs and Captain …

2025 Perry Award Selectees

We’re proud ot announce the selection of CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Jones and Argentina’s Secretary of International Affairs for Defense Juan Erardo Battaleme Martinez, as recipients of the 2025 William J. Perry Award for …

Perry Center Hosts Asynchronous Cybersecurity Course

From July 1 to 31, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies delivered the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Asynchronous Course (CFAC) for participants from Panama and Paraguay. Facilitated by Perry Center Professor Dr. Boris Saavedra and Cyber Policy Fellow Dr. Heriberto Acosta-Maestre, the course …

Perry Center Conducts Mobile Strategy and Policy Course in Guatemala

From July 21 to 25, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies conducted its mobile Strategy and Defense Policy (SDPm) course in collaboration with the Command of Higher Education of the Guatemalan Army (COSEDE) in Guatemala City. The Perry Center academic team …

Perry Center Co-Hosts 2nd Transatlantic Maritime Security Cooperation Symposium

From June 30 to July 2, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies partnered with the Brazilian Naval War College and our sister center, the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), to convene a high-level symposium on enhancing maritime defense cooperation in …

Perry Center Participates in Joint Workshop on China’s Hybrid Warfare Strategies

From July 7 to 11, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies partnered with the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI-APCSS), the US Embassy in Ottawa, Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Department of National Defence, and the Centre for …