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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.
From July 6 to July 10, 2026, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Director COL John D. Suggs and Associate Director of Security Cooperation Patrick Mathes represented the Perry Center as official observers at the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CDMA) in Cusco, Peru.
From June 15 to 26, 2026, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies partnered with Brazil's National War College (Escola Superior de Guerra - ESG) to deliver the sixth edition of the Policies and Strategies in Response to Complex Threats course, a signature defense education initiative developed with ESG.
On July 14, 2026, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies welcomed 53 international fellows from the US Air War College's Master of Arts program as part of their academic visit to Washington, DC, and in advance of their engagement with US Southern Command.