On April 25, 2023, Professor Celina Realuyo briefed the full meeting of the Inter-American Defense Board on the fentanyl crisis in the US and the emerging threat from synthetic drugs in the Western Hemisphere. She described how synthetic drugs are more addictive, easier to produce 
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Military and civilian personnel from 14 Latin American and Caribbean partner nations gathered at the workshop “Strategic and Political Implications of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325: Women, Peace, and Security,” in Washington, DC, April 12, 2023. The workshop was organized by the William 
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On April 17, the Perry Center launched its 2023 resident course program with two courses: “Strategic Implications of Human Rights and the Rule of Law” (HR/ROL) and “Countering Transnational Threat Networks” (CTTN). In total, 92 participants representing 16 partner nations were welcomed. US Ambassador to 
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On April 11, Perry Center Professor of Practice William Godnick spoke to a group of 32 visiting students from the Chilean Air War College during their visit to the Inter American Defense College at Fort McNair. Dr. Godnick gave a briefing on the Perry Center 
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On April 11, 2023, Professor Celina Realuyo briefed Caribbean, Bermuda & Latin America Crime Stoppers Foundation on “Emerging Threats from Transnational Organized Crime in the Americas.” She highlighted the threats from synthetic drugs like fentanyl, irregular migration, online markets and the abuse of cryptocurrencies in 
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From 20 – 31 March, the Center carried out a mobile Strategy and Defense Policy course (SDPm) in Honduras in cooperation with the National Defense School (CDN). Led by Perry Center professor Dr. David Spencer, this course took place at the Honduran Defense University (UDH). 
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On April 12, the Perry Center convened 63 participants for its second workshop on “Strategic and Political Implications of UNSCR 1325: Women, Peace, and Security (WPS).” Offered in partnership with US Southern Command, the focus of the three-day forum is on designing policies that maximize 
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On April 5 the Perry Center welcomed Commander of the Colombian Navy Admiral Francisco Hernando Cubides Granados for a visit and orientation briefing. President of National Defense University Lieutenant General Michael Plehn joined Perry Center Director Dr. Paul Angelo and professors Dr. William Godnick and 
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On March 29, 2023, Perry Center professor Celina Realuyo spoke about money laundering and its effects on national security and defense in Latin America during a visit by the Perry Center to the Guatemalan Ministry of National Defense. She explained the role that illicit financial 
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On March 29, the Perry Center welcomed a delegation from Uruguay led by the Chief of Defense, General Rodolfo Pereyra. Perry Center faculty led by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Scott D. Tollefson, met with the delegation and engaged on topics related to security 
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