Inter-American monitors evaluate humanitarian demining training in Colombia
From September 16 to 27, 2024, the Inter-American Humanitarian Demining Monitor Group in Colombia (GMI-CO), a mission of the Inter-American Defense Board in support of the Comprehensive Action Program against Antipersonnel Mines of the Organization of American States (AICMA-OAS), was deployed in Colombian territory, monitoring the training of the Mine Action Battalion […]
JID participates in the XXXI Inter-American Naval Conference
Between September 23 and 27, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the XXXI Inter-American Naval Conference (CNI), whose central theme in 2024 was “Naval challenges and strategies to ensure operational readiness for new technologies and the expansion of naval responsibilities […]
President of the OAS Committee on Hemispheric Security visits the IADB
On September 17, 2024, Ambassador Jacinth Henry Martin, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States and current Chair of the OAS Committee on Hemispheric Security, visited the historic facilities of the Casa del Soldado, headquarters of the Inter-American Board of Directors.
The Soldier's House is visited by students from the Colombian Higher War School
On September 20, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received a visit from the Colombian War College on a study trip to Washington, DC. Led by Brigadier General Jaime Alonso Galindo, director of the Colombian War College, the delegation was received at the Casa del Soldado […]
New Episode of the Frontiers of Technology Podcast Released: Augmented and Virtual Reality in Military Training
Dive into Frontiers of Technology, where we explore how Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionizing military training. In this episode, hosted by Amanda, we look at the challenges and opportunities these technologies offer to prepare armed forces in simulated and safe environments. Join us as we uncover the […]
JID participates in CYBERAI 2024
During the month of July of this year, the graduation ceremony of the course “Development of Cyber Policies and Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Defense” (CYBERAI) 2024, taught by the William J. Perry Hemispheric Center for Defense Studies, was held. At this time of academic interaction with professionals from different countries, […]
To overcome violence, cooperation is always the best weapon!
On October 2, the Inter-American Defense Board will hold the virtual workshop “Prevention of trafficking in firearms, ammunition and explosives,” an event that will be broadcast on the Zoom platform and on the IADB’s YouTube channel. The objective of the workshop is to provide a space for the dissemination and transmission of knowledge, […]
The IADB holds a conference on Environmental Protection
The Inter-American Defense Board, in compliance with its 2024 Work Plan and in accordance with the mandates of the OAS, held the “II Conference on Environmental Protection” on Wednesday, September 18, from the historic Casa del Soldado in Washington, D.C. Held in a hybrid format, the Conference was held in Washington, D.C.
Inter-American Defense Board participates in Meeting of Experts on Maritime Drug Trafficking and Maritime Security
Last week (September 11-13), the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the meeting promoted by the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The event brought together local authorities and representatives from different countries and institutions, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, […]
Inter-American Humanitarian Demining Monitors Group Presents Lectures at Congress and Course of the Colombian Military Forces
In August and September, the Inter-American Group of Monitors for 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 (AICMA-OAS), was able to contribute with lectures to an International Congress […]
New Episode of “Frontiers of Technology”: Cybersecurity in the Information Age
Dive into the world of cybersecurity: In this episode, Amanda guides us through today’s challenges and solutions to protecting our information in an increasingly interconnected digital world. Explore how cybersecurity impacts our everyday security and discover how emerging technologies are shaping the future of digital protection. […]
IADB leadership participates in the South American Defense Conference
On August 28, the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Defense Board – represented by Major Brigadeiro do Ar Flavio Luiz de Oliveira Pinto (Brazil), Director General of the IADB Secretariat, General Marco Antonio Álvarez Reyes (Mexico), President of the Council of Delegates, and General Richard Heitkamp (United States), Director of the IADB Secretariat – held a meeting […]
