William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies

The William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies provides education, conducts outreach, research and knowledge-sharing activities on defense and international security policy-making with military and civilian leaders of the Western Hemisphere. Advances international security policy and defense decision-making processes, fosters partnerships and promotes effective civil-military relations in democratic societies. Contributes to a cooperative international security environment and mutual understanding of priority U.S. and regional defense and international security policy issues. Conducts educational activities for civilians and the military in the Western Hemisphere to enhance partner capacity and foster trust, mutual understanding, and regional cooperation.