NESA Center Alumni Publication
Alumni Publication: "A Reality Check on Afghanistan’s Isolation Under the Taliban" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 24 February 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "A Reality Check on Afghanistan’s Isolation Under the Taliban." "Beneath the U.N. secretary general’s claims of consensus in Doha, a clear division is visible among countries...
Alumni Publication: "Understanding environmental crimes" by Thusitha Bulathgama
On 4 February 2024, The Morning published NESA Center alum Thusitha Bulathgama's article, "Understanding environmental crimes." "It is important to have sufficient energy, food, minerals, and water to support stable and prosperous societies. With the development of technology, people...
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: "Women’s rights under the Taliban: The socio-economic consequences of political exclusion" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 7 March 2024, Middle East Institute published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's analysis, "Women’s rights under the Taliban: The socio-economic consequences of political exclusion." "One of the first things the Taliban did after capturing power in August 2021 was to abolish...
Alumni Publication: "Greece Spearheads a Dynamic Energy Transition" by Antonia Dimou
On 13 March 2024, Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumna Antonia Dimou's latest Op-Ed, "Greece Spearheads a Dynamic Energy Transition." "Despite challenges associated with the war on Ukraine, Greece has emerged more resilient by enhancing reform of its energy market," writes...
Alumni Publication: "Changing Threat Dimensions; Preventing Extremism in The Digital Age" by Charani Patabendige
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in Ratmalana, Sri Lanka recently published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's paper, "Changing Threat Dimensions; Preventing Extremism in The Digital Age," in its Defence and Strategic Studies Proceedings Book of the 2023...
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: "Ship hijacking reveals Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities" by Shafqat Munir
On 14 March 2024, The Daily Star published NESA Center alum Shafqat Munir's latest Op-Ed, "Ship hijacking reveals Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities." "For Bangladesh, maritime security represents both a traditional and non-traditional security threat. As a coastal country,...
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: "Military Professionalism at Crossroads: A Review of Ginsburgh’s Thoughts" by Lt Col Thokozani Chazema
On 22 March 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published NESA Center alum Lt Col Thokozani Chazema's latest article, "Military Professionalism at Crossroads: A Review of Ginsburgh’s Thoughts." Introduction: Just like many other old soldiers, the feeling that...
Alumni Publication: "Women and Violent Extremism" by Charani Patabendige
On 20 March 2024, Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article, "Women and Violent Extremism." "Extremism, terrorism and radicalization are inextricably interlinked yet have nuances. Nonetheless, all these concepts have become crucial...
Alumni Publication: "Sweden Joins NATO: Walk Towards Instability and Nuclear Paradox" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 23 March 2024, Global Strat View published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's analysis of Sweden joining NATO. "In the late nineteenth century, Rudolf Kjellén, a Swedish political scientist at the universities in Uppsala and Göteborg, coined the word “Geopolitik.”...
Alumni Publication: "Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Beijing Visit an Invitation for Chinese Strategic Expansion" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 2 April 2024, Global Strat View published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's latest Op-Ed, "Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Beijing Visit an Invitation for Chinese Strategic Expansion." "Six months before the presidential elections, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh...
Alumni Publication: "SL’s econ. development & nat. security: Political stability essential" by Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage
On 2 April 2024, The Morning and published NESA Center alumna Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage's article, "SL’s econ. development & nat. security: Political stability essential." "Political stability is the cornerstone of a country's socio-economic development as it provides an...
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: "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: "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: "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: "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...