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|OrganizationName=Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS)
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies
|Mission=DKI APCSS's mission is to build resilient capacity, shared understanding, and networked relationships among civilian and military practitioners and institutions to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. It focuses on education, research, and regional engagement to address security challenges.
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Department of Defense
|Employees=130
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Services=Executive Education; Workshops; Conferences; Research and Publications; Regional Outreach; Alumni Engagement
|HeadquartersLocation=21.28398, -157.83341
|HeadquartersAddress=2058 Maluhia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
|Website=https://dkiapcss.edu
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The Daniel K. Inouye '''Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies''' (DKI APCSS) is a [[U.S. Department of Defense]] institute that officially opened Sept. 4, 1995, in Honolulu, Hawaii.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://apcss.org/about/#:~:text=The%20Daniel%20K.%20Inouye%20Asia-Pacific%20Center%20for%20Security,officially%20opened%20Sept.%204%2C%201995%2C%20in%20Honolulu%2C%20Hawaii | title=About }}</ref> The Center addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the United States and Asia-Pacific nations to its comprehensive program of executive reeducation and workshops, both in [[Hawaii]] and throughout the [[Asia-Pacific]] region.

The Center supports the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the [[U.S. Pacific Command]] by developing and sustaining relationships among security practitioners and national security establishments throughout the region. DKI APCSS’ mission is to build capacities and communities of interest by educating, connecting, and empowering security practitioners to advance Indo-Pacific security. It is one of the Department of Defense’s five regional security studies centers.

The Center focuses on Executive Education via both resident and regional events. These academic events include resident courses and outreach events such as mini-courses, conferences and research projects. Senior military and government decision-makers in security-related positions from throughout the region participate in DKI APCSS courses. The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is located on [[Fort DeRussy (Hawaii)|Fort DeRussy]], in [[Waikiki]], Hawaii.

== Background ==
U.S. [[Senate|Senator]] [[Daniel Inouye]], after visiting the [[George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies]], felt the Asia-Pacific region could benefit from an executive education and conference program. In 1994 Inouye introduced congressional language to establish the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/4650 | title=H.R.4650 - 103rd Congress (1993-1994): Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1995 | date=30 September 1994 }}</ref> The language instructed the Navy to use $3 million of existing budgeted funds and create the Center as a direct reporting unit to Commander USPACOM.

On Sept. 4, 1995, APCSS was officially established during a ceremony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu. [[William J. Perry]], then [[United States Secretary of Defense|U.S. Secretary of Defense]] and [[John Shalikashvili|General John Shalikashvili]], Chairman of the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]], joined [[Richard C. Macke|Admiral Richard C. Macke]], Commander USPACOM and 33 foreign dignitaries opening the center.

DoD Directive 5200.38 giving official authorization to the Center was signed Jan. 29, 1996.

In October 1995, the center moved from Camp Smith into the Waikiki Trade Center in Hawaii.

==History==
The first 12-week Executive Course began in September 1996 with 23 fellows from 12 countries. A total of ten executive courses and two senior executive courses were conducted at the Waikiki Trade Center.
   
In June, 2000, APCSS moved into its present home at [[Fort DeRussy (Hawaii)|Fort DeRussy]]. Formerly the home of the 9th Army Reserve Command, buildings were refurbished to house the center. An existing warehouse was converted into an auditorium and classroom and office spaces.

On August 23, 2000, the building was officially dedicated, with more than 300 VIPs and special guests in attendance. Speakers included: Senator Inouye, [[Dennis C. Blair|Admiral Dennis C. Blair]] Commander USPACOM, William Perry, former Secretary of Defense and [[H. C. Stackpole III|Lt. Gen. H.C. Stackpole (USMC RET)]] APCSS president.

In September 2015, APCSS celebrated its 20th anniversary and officially changed its name from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apcss.org/dod-center-commemorates-20-years-of-peacebuilding-takes-on-name-of-senator-inouye/|title=DoD Center commemorates 20 years of peacebuilding, takes on name of Senator Inouye -|website=Apcss.org|date=7 October 2015 |accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://www.hawaiiarmyweekly.com/2015/10/16/center-commemorates-20-years-of-peace-building-takes-on-name-of-sen-inouye/]  {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019001739/http://www.hawaiiarmyweekly.com/2015/10/16/center-commemorates-20-years-of-peace-building-takes-on-name-of-sen-inouye/|date=2015-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://japan.stripes.com/news/harris-says-north-korea-russia-and-china-pose-challenges-pacific|title=Harris says North Korea, Russia and China pose challenges in Pacific - Stripes Japan|website=Japan.stripes.com|accessdate=27 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028042345/http://japan.stripes.com/news/harris-says-north-korea-russia-and-china-pose-challenges-pacific|archive-date=28 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Current==
Today the Center is made up of 130 staff and faculty and is composed of civilians and active duty military, which are drawn from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The multi-cultural diversity of the Center’s student body is replicated by its international staff and faculty.

== Resident Programs ==
Resident programs include:
* Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course
* Indo-Pacific Orientation Course
* Transnational Security Cooperation

== Outreach: Resident & Regional ==

* Focused Outreach Events – DKI APCSS staff and faculty routinely travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region to conduct mini-courses, conferences and research that address specific needs identified by host nation and U.S. Embassy officials. Examples include workshops on: [[Civil-Military Relations]], [[Crisis Management]], UN [[Peacekeeping]], [[Counter Terrorism]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=DOD Centers share best practices on 'Securing Borders against Traveling Terrorists'|url=https://www.army.mil/article/222533/dod_centers_share_best_practices_on_securing_borders_against_traveling_terrorists|access-date=2021-10-19|website=www.army.mil|language=en}}</ref> etc.
* Workshops - DKI APCSS’ workshop program is a forum for key regional interagency, multinational security policy drafters and decision makers to develop cooperative approaches to these problems. Examples include: [[Influenza pandemic]], Maritime Security,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/637046/cooperative-strategy-forum-focuses-on-pacific-maritime-security|title=Cooperative Strategy Forum Focuses on Pacific Maritime Security|website=Defense.gov|accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref> Women, Peace and Security,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apcss.org/mongolia-workshop-focuses-on-increasing-womens-roles-in-security-processes-policy/|title=Mongolia workshop focuses on increasing women's roles in security processes, policy -|website=Apcss.org|date=6 September 2016 |accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-23|title=Women, Peace, and Security: Moving Implementation Forward|url=https://warontherocks.com/2021/07/women-peace-and-security-moving-implementation-forward/|access-date=2021-10-19|website=War on the Rocks|language=en-US}}</ref> and Security Sector Governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/208833/building-inclusive-security-sector-myanmar|title=Building an inclusive security sector in Myanmar|website=Dvidshub.net|accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref>
* Research- DKI APCSS faculty members conduct research and publish various publications available on their [https://apcss.org/college/publications/ website].

==Alumni relations and notable alumni==
DKI APCSS has more than 15,000 graduates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apcss.org/senior-regional-leaders-complete-transnational-cooperation-course-at-dki-apcss/|title=Senior regional leaders complete transnational cooperation course at DKI APCSS -|website=Apcss.org|date=21 November 2016 |accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref>

Alumni in Senior Positions include:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apcss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DKI_APCSS_Fact_Sheet_Oct2016.pdf|title=Fact Sheet|website=Apcss.org|accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref>
* President (4) <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-28|title=Micronesian President Discusses Military Issues During Hawaii Visit|url=https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/07/micronesian-president-discusses-military-issues-during-hawaii-visit/|access-date=2021-10-19|website=Honolulu Civil Beat|language=en}}</ref>
* Vice President/Deputy PM (3)
* Minister/Deputy Minister (35)
* Ambassador (151)
* Chief or Deputy Chief of Defense (15)
* Chief or Deputy Chief of Service (43)
* Cabinet or Parliament appointment (36)
* Advisor to Pres/King/Cabinet (29)

==Alumni associations==
DKI APCSS has more than 59 alumni associations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apcss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/annual_report_2015v2_final.pdf|title=ANNUAL REPORT 2015|website=Apcss.org|accessdate=27 October 2017}}</ref>

==Other regional centers==
DKI APCSS is one of six regional centers that fall under the [[Defense Security Cooperation Agency]].
The other centers include:
*[http://www.marshallcenter.org/mcpublicweb/ The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911152426/http://www.marshallcenter.org/mcpublicweb/ |date=2010-09-11 }}
*[http://www.africacenter.org/ The Africa Center for Strategic Studies]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20151222130243/http://chds.dodlive.mil/  William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies]
*[http://nesa-center.org/  Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies]
* [https://tedstevensarcticcenter.org/ Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies]

== See also ==
* [[Whole-of-society]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lumbaca |first1=Lumpy |title=The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. What's it really all about? |url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/281216/daniel-k-inouye-asia-pacific-center-security-studies-whats-really-all-about |website=DVIDS |publisher=DoD |access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref>

==External links==
* [http://www.apcss.org/ DKI APCSS Website]
* [http://www.apcss.org/apcss-library/publications/ DKI APCSS Faculty Research & Publications]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090109073015/http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Press/jfq_pages/editions/i47/17.pdf "Contributing to Regional Security Capacity" - Joint Forces Quarterly]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120627222833/http://law.onecle.com/uscode/10/184.html 10 USC 184 Regional Centers]
* [http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/20110802_East-West_Center_is_bridge_to_global_potential_in_Asia.html/  Star Advertiser Op-Ed]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101121010411/http://www.hawaiiarmyweekly.com/news/tag/asia-pacific-center-for-security-studies APCSS celebrates 15th anniversary with new wing groundbreaking]
* [https://www.dvidshub.net/news/281216/daniel-k-inouye-asia-pacific-center-security-studies-whats-really-all-about  The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. What's it really all about?]
* [https://th.usembassy.gov/asia-pacific-center-for-security-studies-director-to-visit-thailand-july-18-22-2022/  Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Director to Visit Thailand July 18-22, 2022]
* [https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3352121/regional-centers-central-to-security-cooperation-agency-director-says/ Regional Centers Central to Security Cooperation, Agency Director Says]
* [http://www.colombopage.com/archive_23A/Feb27_1677510585CH.php  U.S. Embassy and Kotelawala Defense University launch ‘A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific’]

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