Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy

Dr. Kazuo Inamori and Dr. David Abshire, cofounders, AILA

The CSIS Leadership Academy fosters knowledge, enhanced judgment and skill building through strategic leadership programs on foreign policy and security.

In 2002, David M. Abshire and Kazuo Inamori took an important step in the development of leaders around the world. Sharing the idea that strength of character and inspired creativity are the essential characteristics of great leaders, they made a commitment to invest in training young people for careers in international leadership. This pledge became the Abshire-Inamori leadership Academy (AILA) at CSIS. (read more)

Program Goals and Objectives

Promote creativity and character as fundamental aspects of leadership and service
Expand the understanding of leadership through dialogue and communication
Provide practical training and experiential learning to current and aspiring leaders
Explore the connection between leadership and global phenomena
Connect, prepare and educate globally competent citizens

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About Us
We empower an emerging generation of leaders to understand today's complex global environment and inspire them to make a contribution to the community and to the world.
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