Honoring the past Advancing the future of Hemispheric Defense & Security
The Inter-American Defense College (IADC) is an educational entity of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), and an independent entity of the Organization of American States (OAS). The IADC was formally opened on 9 October 1962 when the Honorable Dean Rusk, then Secretary of State of the United States, presented the building and furnishings donated by the United States Government. Doctor Jose A. Mora, then Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), was the principal speaker at the opening ceremony.
Our Community
The IADC is unique in the Western Hemisphere in that the faculty, staff and body are international. Broad international participation provides an exceptional opportunity for the free exchange of ideas and forms a foundation for better inter-American understanding. There is no college tuition for participating in the master’s degree program. However, the sponsoring government is responsible for living, and travel expenses of their respective student during the yearlong course.
To develop an educational environment that maximizes each student’s perspective and experience, the IADC strives to maximize diversity in the student body.
IADC Statistics Overview
Demographics
The IADC prides itself on having students from countries with different political, social, and economic viewpoints to capture the dynamics more fully within the hemisphere. This year welcomes the reemergence of students from Guyana. Conversely, Canada has not sent a student this year due to the COVID-19 situation
IADC Sustained Presence
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Panama
- Peru
- United States
- Venezuela
Class 61 Hemisphere Ratios
Student Achievement Metrics by Class
Class 58 (2018-2019)
Program Retention Master = 91%
Master/Diploma Placement = 100%
Class 59 (2019-2020)
Program Retention Master = 97%
Master/Diploma Placement = 100%
Class 60 (2020-2021)
Program Retention Master = 95%
Master/Diploma Placement = 100%
Class 61 (2021-2022)
Program Retention Master = 100%
Master/Diploma Placement = 100%
Study at the IADC if you want to:
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and applied knowledge of Inter-American Defense and Security issues and concerns.
Develop professional relationships that reflect mutual trust and a spirit of Inter-American integration based on shared experiences, values, interests, and objectives.
Think critically, synthesize, research, and apply strategic communication skills.
Develop collaborative responses to Inter-American Defense and Security concerns.
INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS
Scholarly Per-reviewed Articles
Publications overview
The Inter-American Defense College Publications are free online resources for scholars seeking information about Western Hemisphere Security and Defense. The publications overview page provides an introduction to the Inter-American Defense College’s academic journal called “Hemisferio,” and other IADC publications.
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About Hemisferio
Hemisferio, the Journal of the IADC, aims to promote research on issues related to security and defense in the Western Hemisphere. It is an annual, non-profit journal with a multidisciplinary approach, which is affiliated to the academic program of this center of higher studies.
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