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
From 25–26 March 2024, experts from the Qatar Armed Forces Strategic Studies Centre (QAFSSC) and the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies convened in Istanbul, Türkiye, for a series of comprehensive discussions. Read More
On 28 June 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted approximately 85 students and faculty from the Air Command and Staff College. Read More
On 6 June 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted 49 international fellows and faculty from the Air War College. Read More
From 3–7 June 2024, in partnership with the Policy Center for the New South, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies held an executive seminar in Rabat, Morocco. Read More
We are delighted to welcome Ambassador John Desrocher as the new Director of the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies. With 35 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Read More
On 05 November 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published alum Major Sandun Gunawardana's latest Op-Ed, titled "Strengthening Preventive Measures to Combat Trafficking for Forced Criminality Through Read More
On 31 October 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "India-Germany Relations: A Unique Opportunity to Translate Intent Into Outcomes." Read More
On 8 October 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Adhere to CEDAW?" Read More
In September 2024, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) published a report of the CSIS Middle East Program, titled The Middle E Read More
NESA Center Academic Dean Dr. Roger Kangas will speak on a defense security panel at the upcoming Black Sea Security Conference in Washington, D.C. on 24 January. Read More
NESA Center Professor Dr. Michael Sharnoff was cited in the Foreign Policy article "What Gulf States Want in Gaza" published on 15 January 2024. Read More
Congratulations to Shanthie D'Souza, a NESA Center alumna from India, who will be the Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Chair in Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for the Spring 2024 semester. Read More
In a contest organized by the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) in full partnership with Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Read More
Explore the critical intersections of geopolitics, energy security, and maritime risk in a new Security Nexus Perspective by DKI APCSS Professor Shyam Tekwani, titled “ Read More
In 2026, the Marshall Center will offer a new slate of programs designed to address emerging security challenges and strengthen European-led deterrence and burden-sharing. 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.
