73 Fellows

Complete CCM 12-1 Course

Severty-three senior military and civilian leaders from 32 countries are the latest graduates of the APCSS “Comprehensive Crisis Management Course” (CCM). The course began Aug. 16 and culminated Sept. 18 at a commencement ceremony where Fellows were presented their graduation certificates by APCSS Dean of College Lauren Moriarity.

Designed for Education:

APCSS OPENS MALUHIA HALL!!!

The APCSS celebrated the official opening of Maluhia Hall, a new state-of-the-art learning center today. The $11.4 million learning center brings more than 10,000 sq ft of additional classroom space to support U.S. DoD institute’s security cooperation and executive education programs.

APCSS Hosts

Workshop in Singapore

More than 40 international security practitioners gather for a group photo during the ‘Cyberia: Identity, Cyberspace and National Security’ workshop. The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies hosted the two-day workshop held Aug. 21-22 in Singapore with the Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program.

Central Party School and China Reform Forum

Delegation Visits APCSS

APCSS hosted a hosted a roundtable discussion by a delegation from China’s Central Party School and China Reform Forum Aug. 11. APCSS Deputy Director Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Jim Hirai, APCSS Dean of Academics Amb. (Ret.) Lauren Kahea Moriarty, Amb. (Ret.) Charlie Salmon and APCSS faculty participated in the tour.

Welcome to APCSS

The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) is a U.S. Department of Defense academic institute that officially opened Sept. 4, 1995, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The APCSS 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 education and conferences, both in Hawaii and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The Center supports the U.S. Pacific Command by developing and sustaining relationships among security practitioners and national security establishments throughout the region. APCSS’ mission is to build capacities and communities of interest by educating, connecting, and empowering security practitioners to advance Asia-Pacific security. It is one of the Department of Defense’s five regional security studies centers. Read More or go to our Frequently Asked Questions page.