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From September 21–25, 2026, the Perry Center hosted the Maritime Security Policy Course in Norfolk, Virginia, bringing together more than 40 participants representing 19 countries from across the Western Hemisphere. The five-day course examined a range of challenges in the maritime domain and provided participants with opportunities to exchange perspectives on hemispheric maritime security.
On August 21, 2026, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies concluded the in-residence phase of its Countering Hybrid Threats in the Americas (CHTA) and Homeland Defense and Border Security (HDBS) courses in Washington, D.C.
On August 27, 2026, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies welcomed GEN Joseph A. Ryan, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command, and his delegation for a roundtable discussion with Perry Center leadership and faculty.
On August 21, 2026, Joseph M. Humire, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Americas Security Affairs, delivered remarks to participants ahead of the graduation ceremony for the Hybrid Threats in the Americas (CHTA) and Homeland Defense and Border Security (HDBS) courses.
On August 10, 2026, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies launched the in-residence phase of its Hybrid Threats in the Americas (CHTA) and Homeland Defense and Border Security (HDBS) courses in Washington, D.C.
From July 13–17, 2026, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies and Paraguay's Instituto de Altos Estudios Estratégicos (IAEE) co-delivered the National Strategy for Security and Development course, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing strategic education through institutional partnerships and burden-sharing.