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The Evolving Significance of Afghanistan in China’s Strategic Calculus: From an Insignificant ‘Backyard’ to a Consequential Geostrategic Hub

From APCSS | by Daniel Lambert | 30 Nov 2020
“The Evolving Significance of Afghanistan in China’s Strategic Calculus: From an Insignificant ‘Backyard’ to a Consequential Geostrategic Hub” is the title of a paper written by Dr. Atal Ahmadzai for Security Nexus. This article addresses how Afghanistan Read More
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Connecting Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Beyond

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 08 Aug 2023
From 9–12 July 2023, the NESA Center hosted the 10th annual Strategic Studies Network (SSN) Central Asia Working Group meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read More
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2024 Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES): "Countering Violent Extremist Organizations and Narratives"

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 10 May 2024
From 29 April–3 May 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES), titled "Countering Violent Extremist Organizations and Nar Read More
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Dynamics of Countering Human Trafficking in South Asia and the Gulf Seminar

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 31 May 2024
From 20–24 May 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Dynamics of Countering Human Trafficking in South Asia and the Gulf Seminar held at National Defense University in Washington Read More
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Pacific Summit is Biden’s Chance to Demonstrate U.S. Soft Power

From APCSS | by Dena Austria | 30 Sep 2022
“Pacific summit is Biden’s chance to demonstrate U.S. Read More
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International Military Officers’ Forum

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 06 Nov 2021
From 1-5 November 2021, the NESA Center hosted foreign military officers assigned to U.S. Central Command in Tampa in Washington D.C. Read More
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2023 Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 26 May 2023
From 22–26 May 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies hosted an informative Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar focused on the theme “Strategic Competition in Central and South Asia.” The seminar brought together the next generation of young m Read More
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Vietnam’s Future Strategy

From APCSS | by Dena Austria | 22 Feb 2024
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2024 Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 20 May 2024
From 13–17 May 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies hosted an informative Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar focused on the theme, "Security Implications of Climate Change." The seminar, held at Fort M Read More
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Washington Seminar: “Is the U.S. Pulling Out of the Middle East?”

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 28 Apr 2022
On 21 April 2022, The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies hosted another Washington webinar to explore the security challenges facing the Middle East and South Asia. Read More
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: A Tenable Provider of Security in Post-2014 Central Asia?

From APCSS | by Mary Markovinovic | 03 Jun 2014
Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) service as a security provider in post-2014 Central Asia?  Dr. Read More
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Vietnam’s Approach to China: Bamboo Diplomacy with Neo-tributary Characteristics

From APCSS | by Dena Austria | 07 Dec 2022
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CENTCOM Strategic Survey Seminar

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 29 Aug 2022
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a CENTCOM Strategic Survey Seminar in Tampa, Florida, from 19–21 July 2022. The 3-day seminar was entitled “Evolving U.S. Read More
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Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar: Emerging Regional Challenges

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 30 Aug 2022
From 15–18 August 2022, the NESA Center hosted an informative Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar focused on the theme “Emerging Regional Challenges.” The virtual seminar brought together the next generation of young military officers, diplomats, and ac Read More
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From the left: Research Assistant Michelle Hanssen, Dean Dr. Roger Kangas, Head of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Khatamov Rustam, and Professor Dr. Hassan Abbas.

Uzbekistan Group Meetings

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 20 Dec 2022
From 12–16 December 2022, the NESA Center team of Dean Dr. Roger Kangas, Distinguished Professor Dr. Read More
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The 6th Great Power Competition Conference

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 15 Dec 2022
On 8 December 2022, the University of South Florida (USF), in collaboration with the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, held the 6th Great Power Competition (GPC) Conference titled “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Cen Read More
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Dr. Miemie Byrd’s Latest Article for the Diplomat

From APCSS | by Dena Austria | 02 Oct 2024
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A Security Nexus Report Article Focusing on Artificial Intelligence for Security Practitioners

From APCSS | by Dena Austria | 09 May 2023
Major Brent Feller, United States Air Force Military Professor at the Daniel K. Read More
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NESA-IISS South Asian Security Forum in Bahrain

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 30 Mar 2022
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. Read More
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NESA Center Conducts Executive Seminar on Technology and Security

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 25 Aug 2022
From 25 July to 5 August 2022, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted an Executive Seminar that focused on how the security sector is informed by technological advances. Read More
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Sri Lanka’s return to ethnic majoritarianism.

From APCSS | by Daniel Lambert | 19 Jun 2020
DKI APCSS Professor Shyam Tekwani has a new article published by the East Asia Forum entitled “Sri Lanka’s return to ethnic majoritarianism.” Read More
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Qatari Diplomatic Institute Virtual Seminar

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 11 Nov 2021
From 08-10 November 2021, Dr. Gawdat Bahgat led the Qatari Diplomatic Institute Virtual Seminar to help foster a shared understanding of the evolving strategic landscape in the Middle East and promote mutual cooperation. Read More
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Marshall Center’s Central Asia Team Hosts Regional Energy Security Conference in Kazakhstan

From GCMC | anonymous | 14 Apr 2018
By Central Asia Program George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Read More
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2023 NESA-IISS South Asia Security Forum

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 27 Mar 2023
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 Distinguishe Read More
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Annual NESA-IISS Southern Asia Security Conference

From NESA | by Gillian Hurtt | 27 Sep 2021
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. Read More
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