What is the CDMA?
The Conference of Defence Ministers of the Americas (CDMA) was created in 1995 with the objectives of establishing a forum for defence ministers to share ideas and experiences on contemporary regional security issues. The purpose of the Conference is to deal with matters of mutual interest in the area of defence, a concept that allows for inclusion of other related themes in the future. As part of the Summit of the Americas process, the CMDA has emerged as an important means to promote security and stability in the hemisphere.