On 2 September 2025, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies welcomed 25 students and faculty from the Bangladesh National Defense College, along with seven officials and staff members from the Bangladesh Embassy, for a professional military education program in Washington, D.C. The program was requested through the U.S. Security Cooperation Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Continue reading
From 25–29 August 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a five-day seminar titled “Security Opportunities in the MENA Region” held in Washington, D.C. The event included 34 participants from 16 countries and provided a venue for partners to listen, learn, and brainstorm potential areas to strengthen security cooperation. Subject matter experts were invited to speak during sessions that focused on U.S. Continue reading
The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies hosted a delegation of 34 Iraqi General Officers and senior representatives from the Iraqi security-related ministries for a Capstone seminar. The course focused on building partner capacity in strategic planning, leadership, and cross-coordination of the Interagency. The group was in Washington, D.C. from 27 July through 1 August 2025 and was escorted by representatives of the Office of Security Cooperation, Iraq. Continue reading
From 16–18 June 2025, the 3rd San Diego Process (or SDP) gathered innovators, subject matter experts and government officials together to discuss ways to enhance critical and emerging technological cooperation amongst the four Quad member states. Continue reading
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies continues to foster a strong partnership with the Royal Jordanian National Defense College (RJNDC). Read More
From 7-17 October 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies delivered a faculty development workshop in Washington, D.C., for the Saudi Armed Forces Joint Command and Staff College. Read More
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with the College of William & Mary Whole of Government Center of Excellence, conducted the f Read More
From 19–21 August 2024, the University of Tokyo hosted the second “San Diego Process” (SDP) in Tokyo, Japan with representatives of the Quadrilateral states for a discussion of critical and emerging technologies. Read More
Subject: "Vital, Sensitive & Strategic Cooperation Pact between Russia and Iran"
Purpose: This paper presents key points and analysis of the recent signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and Iran. Read More
The March 2025 NESA Center Update focuses on regional maritime trends.
The update also highlights September through December 2024 programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar. Read More
On Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM EDT, NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza is hosting a one-hour Zoom discussion that will explore India's preparedness for climate change. Read More
March marks the U.S. Congress’s designation of Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of women throughout history and today. Just recently, on March 8th, International Women’s Day was celebrated. Read More
The DLIELC FY26 Security Cooperation Officer handbook/catalog is now available under the publications tab. In addition to the handbook/catalog, there is a seperate order form extract. Read More
When the Department of Defense recognized the need for an organization to serve and support the challenging region that extends from North Africa, across the Arabian Peninsula and into South Asia, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies was born.
