alliance policyindo pacificmedium impact04/08/2026, 15:46:04Confidence 82/100
Hawaiʻi National Guard Supports Final GPOI-Funded Garuda Canti Dharma III
The Hawaiʻi National Guard joined military and civilian personnel from 22 nations for the opening of Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma III. This exercise, funded by the Global Peace Operations Initiative, aims to enhance multinational peacekeeping capabilities with over 700 participants involved.
Location: Sentul, Indonesia
Impact analysis
What we know (verified)
- —The Hawaiʻi National Guard participated in Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma III alongside military members and civilians from 22 nations.
- —Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma III was funded by the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI).
- —The total number of participants in Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma III exceeds 700.
- —The opening ceremony of Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma III took place on July 20 at the Indonesian Peacekeeping Training Center.
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Our assessment
The confirmed multinational participation in Garuda Canti Dharma III highlights ongoing efforts to build regional peacekeeping capacity and strengthen interoperability among Indo-Pacific and global partners. While the exercise is focused on peace operations, increased joint training activity may be noted by regional…