JID and CSH hold working meeting
On April 22, at the Casa del Soldado, the IADB and the Hemispheric Security Commission (CSH) of the OAS held a working meeting, in which the proposal for a joint mechanism for the preparation of the mandates of the OAS was reviewed. OAS, as well as the analysis and negotiation of the drafting […]
International Committee of the Red Cross visits the IADB
On April 18, Ms. Sophie Orr (United Kingdom), Regional Director for the Americas of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), accompanied by a delegation, met with representatives of the IADB. The meeting was requested by Mr. Edward Gracia (Colombia), ICRC Advisor for Inter-American Affairs, and its objective was to analyze […]
The Soldier's House receives the Commander in Chief of the Chilean Air Force
The Inter-American Defense Board, an organization belonging to the Organization of American States (OAS), received on the morning of April 25 the Commander in Chief of the Chilean Air Force, Air General Hugo Rodríguez González, within the framework of the meetings he is holding in the United States. On the occasion, the […]
IADB leadership participates in the Central American Security Conference 2024
From April 16 to 19, the leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board participated in the Central American Security Conference 2024 (CENTSEC 2024), held in Guatemala City. Based on the theme “using innovation to protect borders in all areas”, the Conference addressed issues of strengthening cyber prevention and […]
Frontiers of Technology «The role of Geolocation in Defense and Security»
Hello! The new episode of the Inter-American Defense Board's Frontiers of Technology podcast is now available, which deals with "The role of Geolocation in Defense and Security." Discover how geolocation is transforming defense and security strategies on our continent. Watch it on YouTube:https://youtu.be/JXMzASzCapM Listen to it now on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1joixDUUyR38QCw1klhIgj?si=152b2475307d4e2b […]
Ambassador of Spain to the OAS visits the IADB
Within the framework of the Ordinary Meeting 1,464, held on April 23, 2024, Ambassador Carmen Montón, representative of Spain to the Organization of American States (OAS), was present. On the occasion, the Ambassador congratulated the Inter-American Defense Board for its continuous work in favor of cooperation and understanding […]
Humanitarian Demining in Colombia competes for prize
The Inter-American Monitoring Group on Humanitarian Demining in Colombia (GMI-CO), a mission of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) in support of the Comprehensive Action Program against Antipersonnel Mines of the Organization of American States (OAS), competes for the traditional “Make a difference” award, in the World category, awarded annually by the Brazilian newspaper […]
Canadian delegation visits the IADB
On March 21, 2024, the Inter-American Defense Board received the visit of a delegation from Canada, led by the Director of Western Hemispheric Policy of the Canadian Department of National Defense, Ms. Veronique Fortin. Among the topics discussed at the meeting, the Board presented the visitors with a General Description of the […]
JID participates in Regional Training Course on Control of Illicit Drug Trafficking
The Inter-American Commission for Drug Abuse Control (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) invited the Inter-American Defense Board to participate in the Regional Training Course on the Control of Illicit Drug Trafficking. The event was held in Bogotá, Colombia, from April 15 to 17 […]
The IADB participates in the VI Annual Forum on Security Challenges in Latin America
On April 4, the 6th Annual Forum on Security Challenges in Latin America was held, which specifically addressed issues related to Environmental Protection, such as land use in the Amazon basin and marine conservation. The event was organized by the William J. Perry […]
JID met with officials of the Andean Committee for Disaster Prevention (CAPRADE)
With the objective of contributing to the continuous improvement of international humanitarian assistance processes in cases of disasters, the Inter-American Defense Board (IDB) maintains contact with organizations responsible for this issue to analyze opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration. In this sense, on April 12 of this year, personnel from the Cooperation Division […]
JID Promotes New Episode of the Frontiers of Technology Podcast
Advanced Robotics in Defense and Hemispheric Security Youtube: https://youtu.be/cGpEgwRBJH4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BOX7ar8YNoNUYHPFE0ZfX?si=99cce6ee06504449 Will robots really replace most human jobs in the next decades? Will they be able to replace soldiers and act autonomously in the future? What are the ethical principles involved in this issue? Join us in this crucial discussion and explore how technology […]
