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SEMINAR «LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE ARMED FORCES IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SECURITY 2026»

SEMINAR «LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE ARMED FORCES IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SECURITY 2026»

DAY: October 14th from 09:00-13:00 HRS


PLACE: WASHINGTON DC


MODE: HYBRID (IN-PERSON-VIRTUAL)


PLACE: DELEGATES' BOARD MEETING ROOM (1889 F STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 2006-2ND FLOOR)


LANGUAGES: SPANISH, ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE


PLATFORMS: YOUTUBE (FOR ALL REGISTERED AUDIENCE)


TARGET AUDIENCE:
* THE TARGET AUDIENCE IS COMPOSED OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL FROM THE DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE IADB.
* HIGH LEVEL DECISION MAKERS.
* MILITARY SCHOOLS OR VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOLS OF THE COUNTRIES OF THE HEMISPHERE.
* OPERATIONAL UNITS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE COUNTRIES OF THE HEMISPHERE.
* THINK CENTERS, INSTITUTIONS AND CIVIL AND MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN HEMISPHERIC DEFENSE AND SECURITY.
* RELATED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE AREA OF DEFENSE, SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW.

PRESENTATIONS 

1st Presentation: “Armed Forces and Public Security: Constitutional Foundations and Democratic Limits in America”

2nd Presentation: “Legal security for military personnel: from the constitutional mandate to the rules of conduct.”

3rd Presentation: "Armed Forces and Public Security in America: Different Models, Same Challenges."

4th Presentation: "Public Security in the Americas by 2035: Police, Armed Forces, or an Integrated Model?".

The seminar “Legal Framework for the Armed Forces in Support of Public Security 2026” Its purpose is to create an academic space for analysis, reflection and exchange of experiences on the legal framework that regulates the participation of the Armed Forces in support of public security, in the face of the challenges currently faced by the States of the American continent.

Through four specialized presentations, the following topics will be addressed: constitutional foundations and democratic limits of military participation, the legal security of military personnel and their rules of conduct, the different models existing in America and their common challenges, as well as a A forward-looking vision of public safety towards the year 2035, considering the evolution of the functions and coordination mechanisms between police institutions and the Armed Forces.

The seminar will allow for the analysis of comparative experiences, the identification of legal, institutional, and operational challenges, and the promotion of knowledge exchange among specialists, academics, authorities, and military personnel. It will also contribute to strengthening action based on... legality, institutional responsibility, inter-institutional coordination, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights.

Overall, this academic activity seeks to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the participants, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date view on a subject of increasing relevance to the security and democratic institutions in the countries of America.

Location

WASHINGTON DC - USA

Date and Time

October 14, 2026

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