International Police Academy UNIPOL AppointsHis Royal Majesty King Edmund Keli‘i Paki-Silva IIas Grand Royal Chancellor

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International Police Academy UNIPOL Appoints

His Royal Majesty King Edmund Keli‘i Paki-Silva II

as Grand Royal Chancellor

20 December 2025 | United States of America

The International Police Academy – UNIPOL formally announces the appointment of His Royal Majesty King Edmund Keli‘i Paki-Silva II as Grand Royal Chancellor of the International Police Academy (UNIPOL), effective 20 December 2025.

This historic appointment is made under the leadership of Dr. Alexander Jan M. (Hany El Zahar), Executive Director, Founder, and CEO of the International Police Academy – UNIPOL, with the full support of Prof. Yuval Binstoc, Sir Junustia Brecen, and IPA President (Rtd.) Senior Superintendent of Police Shuaib Adam HSC, OLY, VJ, International Director of Law Enforcement, Police, and Military.

His Royal Majesty King Edmund Keli‘i Paki-Silva II stands as a contemporary steward of ancestral tradition, cultural integrity, and sovereign heritage of the Hawaiian people. Aligned with the historic legacy of the Hawaiian Kingdom, His Majesty embodies a lifelong commitment to the preservation of Native Hawaiian identity, justice, self-determination, and historical truth.

Rooted in the enduring values of Aloha, Mana, and Kuleana, His Majesty’s leadership reflects centuries of Hawaiian governance, spirituality, and communal responsibility. Guided by the wisdom of his ancestors, he upholds the sacred relationship between the people, the ‘Āina (land), and Akua (Creator)—a worldview that continues to inform his service and moral authority.

His Majesty is deeply knowledgeable in the Mana Pathway, an ancient Hawaiian system of spiritual, intuitive, and intellectual awareness that connects individuals to higher consciousness and purpose. This profound spiritual grounding shapes his leadership philosophy and reinforces his dedication to safeguarding dignity, justice, and cultural continuity for Native Hawaiians and the wider global community.

With decades of involvement in matters of Hawaiian sovereignty, self-governance, and reconciliation, His Royal Majesty has been widely recognized for his advocacy in advancing cultural revitalization and honoring the lawful and historical foundations of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

In his role as Grand Royal Chancellor of UNIPOL, His Majesty brings a unique indigenous and culturally grounded perspective to the international law enforcement and peacekeeping community. His appointment strengthens UNIPOL’s mission to promote ethical leadership, cross-cultural understanding, principled cooperation, and respect for indigenous identities within global policing, security, and governance frameworks.

The International Police Academy – UNIPOL affirms that the appointment of His Royal Majesty King Edmund Keli‘i Paki-Silva II reflects its continued commitment to inclusive leadership, global understanding, and the cultivation of responsible world citizenship grounded in respect, balance, and justice.

His Royal Majesty continues to serve as a symbol of resilience, unity, cultural continuity, and enlightened leadership—ensuring that the enduring values of compassion, respect, and harmony remain alive for generations to come.