William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, a DoW Regional Center. Academic Affiliation with the National Defense University. RT ≠ endorsement

Washington, DC
Critical minerals are essential to defense, technology, and shared security in the Western Hemisphere. In this edition of the Perry Perspective, Research Associate Sydney Knapp discusses the importance of critical minerals and the role of regional partners in securing supply.
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Strategic assets, from ports to telecommunications networks, are important to security in the Western Hemisphere. In this edition of Perry Perspective, Professor of Practice Jeff Zinsmeister discusses legal considerations surrounding the control and ownership of strategic assets.
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Ransomware can disrupt essential services and pose serious risks to critical infrastructure in the region. In this edition of the Perry Perspective, Cyber Policy Fellow Heriberto Acosta-Maestre discusses the ransomware threat and the importance of strengthening cyber resilience.
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Congratulations to two distinguished Perry Center alumni, BG Loria of 🇧🇿 and VADM Crisóstomo Martínez of the 🇩🇴, on their induction into the NDU Hall of Fame.
International Alumni Inducted into the Hall of Fame During JFSC 80th Anniversary! 🏛️🌐 On Aug 14, JFSC & ISMO inducted two distinguished leaders into both the JFSC Hall of Fame & NDU International Fellows Hall of Fame (IHOF)! NDU President Vice Admiral Garvin and JFSC Commandant Maj. Gen. Thomas Crimmins, presided at the ceremony, which recognized Rear Adm. Philip Polewara (Commander, Papua New Guinea Defence Force) & Gen. Tadeusz Buk (former Commander, Polish Land Forces, posthumous). 🏅 Our International Fellows Program builds enduring trust & interoperability across 5,000+ global alumni. 👏 Join us in celebrating Rear Adm. Polewara & honoring the legacy of Gen. Buk! Leave your congratulations below! 👇 #NDU #ISMO #GlobalSecurity #NDUAdvantage #IHOF #JFSC80
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This honor recognizes exceptional service, leadership, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to strengthening security & defense in our hemisphere. We are proud to see our alumni receive this recognition and grateful for their lasting contributions.
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¿Trabaja en temas de defensa y seguridad? Postúlese a nuestro curso Contrarrestando el Crimen Organizado Transnacional. Por primera vez, ofreceremos dos secciones en 2027: • 22 feb.–5 mar. • 5–16 abr. Postulaciones hasta el 29 de sept. de 2026. Más info: hubs.la/Q04vXJZx0
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The Perry Center welcomed GEN Joseph Ryan, Commanding General of @USArmyWHC, for an exchange on regional security, professional military education, and strengthening collaboration across the hemisphere.
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El Centro Perry recibió al GEN Joseph Ryan, Comandante General de @USArmyWHC, para un intercambio sobre seguridad regional, educación militar profesional y el fortalecimiento de la colaboración en el hemisferio.
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Criminal organizations are increasingly adopting capabilities associated with asymmetric warfare, presenting complex security challenges in the region. In this edition, Professor David Spencer discusses the evolving nature of terrorism, insurgency, and organized crime.
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The Perry Center welcomed Ecuador’s ADEMIC General Staff Course for briefings on the Center and U.S. National Defense Strategy from Dean Godnick, followed by a session on civil-military relations & hybrid threats with Prof. Sotomayor.
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El Centro Perry recibió al Curso de Estado Mayor de la ADEMIC de Ecuador para sesiones sobre el Centro y la Estrategia de Defensa Nacional de EE. UU. a cargo del Decano Godnick, seguidas de una sesión sobre relaciones cívico-militares y amenazas híbridas con el Prof. Sotomayor.
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The Perry Center’s CHTA and HDBS courses concluded with graduation activities, including remarks from Joseph M. Humire, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Americas Security Affairs, delivered ahead of the graduation ceremony.
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El Centro Perry concluyó sus cursos CHTA y HDBS con actividades de graduación, que incluyeron las palabras del señor Humire, Subsecretario Adjunto de Defensa para Asuntos de Seguridad de las Américas, sobre un enfoque America First para la defensa del hemisferio occidental.
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El señor Humire destacó la defensa del territorio estadounidense, el fortalecimiento de asociaciones confiables, una disuasión creíble, la inversión de los aliados en sus capacidades de defensa y el combate a las redes narcoterroristas en las Américas.
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Digital transformation and generative AI are creating new cybersecurity challenges across Latin America and the Caribbean. In this edition of Perry Perspective, Professor Boris Saavedra discusses the importance of cybersecurity policy in the region.
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What is defense governance and why does it matter? In this edition of the Perry Perspective, Professor Luis Bitencourt introduces this longstanding question in political science and its connection to security.
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Today, we launched the in-residence phase of its CHTA and HDBS courses.
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We bring together regional professionals to address hybrid threats, homeland defense, and border security challenges.
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