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2020 Alumni Scholars Announced
The Marshall Center is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Alumni Scholars Program. This year we received 110 applications for 15 available scholarships. The competition was extremely tough, and we congratulate all applicants on their outstanding work assembling...
2023 NESA-IISS South Asia Security Forum
From 10–12 March 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies and its partner, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), co-hosted the 7th annual South Asia Security Forum in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. The NESA Center team Distinguished Professor Hassan...
Alumni Perspectives: Developing the Human Resource Potential of South Asia
While attending APCSS courses, Fellows are required to complete a Fellows Project which may be done as a presentation, research paper or policy brief. APCSS is now making these papers available on line with our new “Alumni Perspectives” publications. A recent graduate of the Advanced...
Alumni Perspectives: Empowerment of Smaller Powers in South Asian Security Cooperation
While attending APCSS courses, Fellows are required to complete a Fellows Project which may be done as a presentation, research paper, or policy brief. APCSS is now making these papers available on line with our new Alumni Perspectives publications. "Empowerment of Smaller Powers...
Annual NESA-IISS Southern Asia Security Conference
From 24-26 September 2021, Dean Dr. Roger Kangas along with Professor Dr. Hassan Abbas and Professor John Gill participated in the restart of the annual NESA-IISS Southern Asia Security Conference in Bahrain. This was the 14th iteration of the conference after a hiatus in 2020 because...
APCSS Faculty Participate in Conference on U.S. - India Relations
By Dr. Saira Yamin and COL Gregory Winston Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Academic Chief of Staff Colonel Greg Winston and Associate Professor Dr. Saira Yamin participated in the United States Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) 55th Assembly as facilitators and panelist....
As India enters 2021, Narendra Modi’s Hindutva project is on a roll
Prof Shyam Tekwani's latest article in the South China Morning Post. 'As India enters 2021, Narendra Modi’s Hindutva Project is on a roll' Excerpt: Like most countries in a pandemic year, India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had an unusual year. Book-ended by two...
Beyond the Geopolitics of the Quad
From 4 to 6 May 2022, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in cooperation with the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), the National Maritime Foundation, the Australian National University, and the Japanese Institute of...
China’s Salami Slicing Tactics and the Latest India-China Border Standoff
“China’s Salami Slicing Tactics and the Latest India-China Border Standoff” is a new paper by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Srini Sitaraman for Security Nexus. In this OpEd, Sitaraman discusses India’s strategy for dealing with the increasing border incursions committed by China while...
India's Strategic Rise, South Asia's Choices, and Greater Power Competition with Dr. Thomas Lynch
14 January 2021 – In the first iteration of the IOR digital series in 2021, Dr. Thomas Lynch of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) at National Defense University (NDU) joins NESA’s Jeffrey Payne to discuss his views on Great Power Competition, U.S.-India bilateral...
Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific: Perspectives from China, India, and the United States
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MARSEC Digital Series: Tensions in the Indo-Pacific
On Thursday, 6 April 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a digital chat with 25 NESA Center alumni on “Tensions in the Indo-Pacific.” Assistant Professor Jeffrey Payne led the conversation that marks the first of what will be an ongoing set of digital...
NESA Center Roundtable Discussion with the Indian Institute of Public Administration
On 6 February 2024, five NESA Center faculty members held a seminar discussion at NESA Center offices in Washington, D.C., with two faculty members and twelve students from the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) regarding current and emergent policy issues in South...
NESA Maritime Series: Indian Ocean Region Underwater Challenges Workshop
From 21 to 23 March 2022, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted a digital workshop that explored underwater security challenges in the wider Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The discussions discussed topics pertaining to military/security concerns, cyber and...
NESA-IISS China-India Workshop in Singapore
In partnership with the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the NESA Center for Strategic Studies participated in their first-ever track 1.5 workshop on Sino-Indian relations from 26–27 April 2023 in Singapore. NESA Center Dean Dr. Roger Kangas and faculty members...
NESA-IISS South Asian Security Forum in Bahrain
25 to 27 March 2022 – The NESA Center and its partner, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), co-hosted the sixth annual South Asian Strategic Forum in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This unique Track 1.5 dialogue brought together 40 participants from India, Pakistan,...
NESA-IISS Southern Asia Security Conference in Oman
In partnership with the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the NESA Center for Strategic Studies held the 16th annual NESA–IISS Southern Asia Security Conference in Oman from 13–15 October 2023. NESA Center Dean Dr. Roger Kangas and Professors Dr. Hassan Abbas and John...
New OpEd on India and its Neighbors
New OpEd on India and its Neighbors by resident faculty member Shyam Tekwani "India’s bullying of its neighbours boosted China. Now it needs to build a strong backyard”. DKI APCSS Professor Shyam Tekwani writes for the South China Morning Post. The opinion piece states that: “...
Quadrilateral Critical and Emerging Technology Forum
From 16–18 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, the Pacific Forum, and Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) hosted the Quadrilateral Critical and Emerging Technology Forum in San Diego,...
Security Trends and Challenges in South Asia
From 28–30 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with the Bangladesh Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs (BCIPA) Department of International Relations, Jahangirnagar University, hosted a Strategic Studies Network (SSN) seminar...
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Alumni Publication: "2024: What to Expect in Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza recently authored a piece on what to expect in Afghanistan in 2024, which was published in The Diplomat magazine's 110th issue cover story, "2024: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific," on 1 January 2024. The January 2024 issue identifies major...
Alumni Publication: "Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 11 September 2023, the Institute for Security and Development Policy published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's policy brief titled "Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" ABSTRACT: India has realized it cannot...
Alumni Publication: "ANALYSIS: India’s Central Asia Outreach: Countering China’s Expanding Footprint" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza and Bibhu Prasad Routray
On 30 October 2023, Mantraya published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D’Souza's analysis "India’s Central Asia Outreach: Countering China’s Expanding Footprint," which she co-authored with Bibhu Prasad Routray. ABSTRACT: For the past couple of years, India has used several...
Alumni Publication: "Analyzing Air Connectivity, Air Diplomacy, and National Security in Sri Lanka-India Relations" by Charani Patabendige
The Sri Lanka Air Force recently published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's paper, "Analyzing Air Connectivity, Air Diplomacy, and National Security in Sri Lanka-India Relations," in its Journal of Colombo Air Symposium 2023. Abstract: Indo-Sri Lanka relationships date back...
Alumni Publication: "Can India and the United States Bridge the Climate Gap?" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 13 April 2024, The National Interest published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "Can India and the United States Bridge the Climate Gap?". "Both India and the United States have set ambitious 2030 targets for climate action and clean energy," writes D'Souza...
Alumni Publication: "Comparative Security of the Maritime Flow of Petroleum-Based Energy" by Raghvendra Kumar
On 28 March 2024, Global Affairs Review published NESA Center alum Raghvendra Kumar's article, "Comparative Security of the Maritime Flow of Petroleum-Based Energy." "The security of the maritime flow of petroleum-based energy will be a critical determinant for both New Delhi and Beijing,...
Alumni Publication: "Fragility in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, Expanding China’s Geopolitical Ambition" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 7 December 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's article "Fragility in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, Expanding China’s Geopolitical Ambition." "Does fragility matter in geopolitics? Does China exploit fragility in vulnerable...
Alumni Publication: "Hobson’s Choice for India in Taliban-Held Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 19 September 2023, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D’Souza's latest Op-Ed "Hobson’s Choice for India in Taliban-Held Afghanistan." "When it comes the question of engaging with the Taliban, New Delhi favors a cautious middle path," writes D’...
Alumni Publication: "India’s Long Road to Net-Zero" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 9 April 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest Op-Ed on India's "green transition" titled "India’s Long Road to Net-Zero." "With ambitious targets, the green transition is a huge challenge for India," writes D'Souza. Read...
Alumni Publication: "Indus Waters Treaty: Looking Back, Looking Ahead" by Uttam Kumar Sinha
On 21 September 2023, NatStrat published NESA Center alum Uttam Kumar Sinha's article "Indus Waters Treaty: Looking Back, Looking Ahead." "The best option for India is to fulfill the IWT’s [Indus Waters Treaty] provisions, particularly on the western rivers. The Treaty allows storage...
Alumni Publication: "Les enjeux stratégiques issus de la COP 28" by Dr. Arslan Chikhaoui
On 16 December 2023, L'Expression published NESA Center alum Dr. Arslan Chikhaoui's article, "Les enjeux stratégiques issus de la COP 28" (in French). "Tous s’accordent sur une réduction progressive à un horizon au-delà de 2040, sauf en ce qui concerne le gaz naturel qui est pour...
Alumni Publication: "Locating Mozambique in India’s strategy for a gas-based economy: leveraging natural gas in transition to a greener future and energy security" by Raghvendra Kumar
On 8 April 2024, the Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs published NESA Center alum Raghvendra Kumar's research article, "Locating Mozambique in India’s strategy for a gas-based economy: leveraging natural gas in transition to a greener future and energy security...
Alumni Publication: "Regaining a Foothold in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan: India’s Way Ahead" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D’Souza authored a chapter titled "Regaining a Foothold in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan: India’s Way Ahead" in the Observer Research Foundation's special report, Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Enduring Challenges, Evolving Responses, published on...
Alumni Publication: "Sri Lanka: The rise of ultra-nationalism and elections" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 9 March 2024, the National Institute of Advanced Studies published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's analysis of the rise of ultra-nationalism in Sri Lanka and its impact on the country's elections. "The state of Sri Lanka has a four-pronged challenge: first, the rise of...
Alumni Publication: "The Colombo Security Conclave: What is it and what does it mean for Australia?" by Viraj Solanki
On 16 May 2023, ORF (Observer Research Foundation) published NESA Center alumnus Viraj Solanki's article "The Colombo Security Conclave: What is it and what does it mean for Australia?" Solanki argues that "With the support of the CSC, Australia can enhance its engagement with the Northeast...
Alumni Publication: "Undemocratic Rule of Modi’s India is a Security Threat to South Asia" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 12 April 2024, South Asia Journal published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's latest Op-Ed, "Undemocratic Rule of Modi’s India is a Security Threat to South Asia." "The undemocratic rule is not limited to Indian geography but has spilt over to India’s immediate...
Alumni Publication: "US–India defence and technology cooperation" by Antoine Levesques
On 20 July 2023, The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) published NESA Center alum Antoine Levesques' analysis "US–India defence and technology cooperation." "A U.S. decision to transfer jet-engine technology to India will bolster the United States’ Indo-Pacific...
Alumni Publication: "Where Do Taliban-Pakistan Relations Stand Now?" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 15 March 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "Where Do Taliban-Pakistan Relations Stand Now?" "One reason driving Islamabad’s renewed efforts in Afghanistan may be India’s continuing moves to expand its dealings with the...
Alumni Publication: Ayman al-Zawahiri's Death and Political-Economic Fragility in South Asia
Political and economic dysfunction is an invitation for terrorism to flourish in the least integrated region in the world, South Asia. P.R Chari, director at IPCS India, captured this a year after the 9/11 attack in a paper called “Combating Terrorism: Devising cooperative countermeasures,”...
Alumni Publication: Iran’s Taliban outreach poses a significant challenge to India’s Afghan policy by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 15 March 2023, Firstpost published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's opinion piece titled "Iran’s Taliban outreach poses a significant challenge to India’s Afghan policy." Read the article here Shanthie Mariet D'Souza is founder and president, Mantraya and Visiting...