• Allied Security Practitioners’ Exchange Network (ASPEN)

  • About the Program

    The Allied Security Practitioners’ Exchange Network (ASPEN) is a program designed to build a cohort of Alliance Security professionals who share trusted social bonds forged by common professional development experiences. The ASPEN initiative aims to provide the foundation and forum necessary to foster a culture of growth and collaboration through a series of workshops and social events in Japan.

    Membership is open to Japanese and American security professionals with at least 3 years of experience. This includes government officials, military/SDF officers, coast guard officers, police, employees of defense industries, defense contractors, and security-focused academics. Junior- to mid-grade professionals are especially welcome. Participation will be in personal capacity. Membership is free, but individuals will need to register via an online form.

  • ASPEN News

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    Yokohama Dinner and Discussion with Scott Harold

    Saturday, Apr 12, 2025. 18:00 - 20:00

    E-mail Nick at nick@ycaps.org if you are interested in attending.

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    ASPEN Workshop on HADR in Kobe

    Saturday, June 14, 2025

    Please check out the blog post here for more information about attending.

  • Past Events

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    YCAPS-ASPEN (in-person, Yokohama)

    Friday, Jan 25, 2025

    ASPEN Members met in Yokohama to renew bonds and further shared cameraderie. ASPEN members had the opportunity to engage across SDF branches, Academia, and US military members. It was an enjoyable evening building friendships and sharing experiences over ice cold beer and nachos.

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    YCAPS-ASPEN (in-person, Yokohama)

    Saturday, Oct 26, 2024

    YCAPS is excited to share that on October 26th, the Allied Security Practitioner Exchange Network (ASPEN) held its inaugural event. With over 30 security practitioners from across the region, brilliant minds came together on board the Mikasa Memorial Ship in Yokosuka. The workshop included an overview of the role of the Mikasa ship, the history of the US-Japan alliance, and sessions examining the communication and control networks necessary in the event of a regional conflict.

  • More Events to Be Announced Soon!

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