The Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs is undergoing a significant reorganization aimed at enhancing its logistics, organization, and processes. A dedicated team of senior leaders has been appointed to focus on these improvements while prioritizing the professional development of the entire force. Continue reading
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. Partners in the effort included the National Security College of the Australian National University (ANU), the Observer Research Foundation of India (ORF), the Daniel K. Continue reading
On Wednesday, 4 September 2024, three Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officials from the GD Center for Strategic Research and Defense Studies, including the Director, COL (Ret.) Ahmed Alibrahim, met with representatives from the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
From 19–23 August 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a five-day seminar titled "Security Opportunities in the MENA Region" and was held in Washington, D.C. The event included 19 participants from 11 countries and provided a venue for partners to listen, learn and brainstorm possible areas to strengthen trust and security coordination. Continue reading
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
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
A delegation of seven senior officers from the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG) met at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies and National Defense University (NDU) in Washing Read More
NESA Center alumnus Dr. Hussein Solomon authored a chapter in the new book, "India-Africa: Building Synergies in Peace, Security and Development." Read More
In July 2024, the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) published NESA Center alumna Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage's article titled "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women's Economic Security in South Asia." Read More
On 30 July 2024, think tank Research on Islam and Muslims in Africa (RIMA) published NESA Center alumnus Hussein Solomon's latest article titled "Libyans Receiving Military Training in South Afric Read More
On Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. EST, NESA Center alumna Dr. Shanthie Mariet D'Souza will deliver a lecture on India's Climate Change Preparedness and Energy Transition Pathways via Zoom. Read More
NESA Center Professor Dr. Hassan Abbas was quoted in an Associated Press article published 6 April 2024, titled "Reclusive Taliban leader releases Eid message urging officials to set aside their differences." 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
On October 7-8, 2024, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) in Honolulu, HI. 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
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.
