NESA Center Alumni Publication
Alumni Publication: "The Importance of Political Literacy in South Asia" by Charani Patabendige
On 29 April 2024, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) South Asia Centre published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article on the importance of political literacy in South Asia. Overview: This year will see four democracies in South Asia...
Alumni Publication: "Meeting the Climate Crisis in Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 29 April 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article on the climate crisis in Afghanistan. "As the dilemma on recognition and assistance remains unresolved, Afghanistan will be subjected to a vicious cycle of conflict with climate...
Alumni Publication: "How can Asian fertiliser producers craft a win-win investment strategy for Africa?" by Michael Tanchum
On 22 April 2024, the Centre for African Studies at the Nanyang Technological University Singapore published NESA Center alum and regular speaker Professor Michael Tanchum's article, "How can Asian fertiliser producers craft a win-win investment strategy for Africa?" The article analyzes...
Alumni Publication: "India’s increased defence and security engagement with Southeast Asia" by Viraj Solanki
On 1 May 2024, The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) published NESA Center alum Viraj Solanki's analysis titled "India’s increased defence and security engagement with Southeast Asia." "India’s recent delivery of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines – the first...
Alumni Publication: "Negotiating Climate Finance: India’s Leadership Role in the Global South" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 11 May 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "Negotiating Climate Finance: India’s Leadership Role in the Global South." "The new government in India will have to work through the politics of climate finance, inclusion,...
Alumni Publication: "Modi’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy Opens a Window for China in South Asia" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 11 May 2024, South Asia Journal published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's latest Op-Ed titled "Modi’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy Opens a Window for China in South Asia." "In India’s present aggressiveness, China has found a welcoming space in India’s immediate neighbourhood. China...
Alumni Publication: "India, Iran, and the Taliban’s Gamble on Chabahar" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 28 May 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "India, Iran, and the Taliban’s Gamble on Chabahar." "India is trying to breathe life into Iran’s long delayed Chabahar port. India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and the...
Alumni Publication: "Social Media, Democracy and National Security" by Charani Patabendige
On 29 May 2024, Eurasia Review published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest Op-Ed titled "Social Media, Democracy and National Security." "This article attempts to look briefly into types of democracies and showcase the relationship between social media and democracy, the...
Alumni Publication: "Afghanistan Under the Taliban: No Country for Women" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 14 June 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "Afghanistan Under the Taliban: No Country for Women." "Afghan women are tremendously resilient. But resilience can’t last forever on its own; it needs to be supported...
Alumni Publication: "India’s Spurning Strategy Toward China: Contestation in Indo-Pacific" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 21 June 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "India’s Spurning Strategy Toward China: Contestation in Indo-Pacific." "As far as China-India bilateral relations are concerned, New Delhi has sent repeated signals...
Alumni Publication: "Domestic Political Stability and Foreign Policy in Modi 3.0: Chinese Submarine Base at Pekua in Bangladesh" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 21 June 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's latest Op-Ed titled "Domestic Political Stability and Foreign Policy in Modi 3.0: Chinese Submarine Base at Pekua in Bangladesh." "To perpetuate Narendra Modi’s rule and the rule of his party,...
Alumni Publication: "The Nexus between Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism in Latin America" by Christian Vianna de Azevedo
NESA Center alum Christian Vianna de Azevedo authored the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) report, "The Nexus between Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism in Latin America." The report, published on 18 June 2024, explores the...
Alumni Publication: "Surrendering to the Taliban in Doha: The UN’s volte-face on Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 1 July 2024, Middle East Institute (MEI) published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest analysis titled "Surrendering to the Taliban in Doha: The UN’s volte-face on Afghanistan." "Ensuring the Taliban’s attendance at the third UN meeting on Afghanistan in Doha...
Alumni Publication: "Fostering Social Media Literacy: Addressing Terrorism and Extremism in the Digital Age" by Charani Patabendige
On 02 July 2024, Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article titled "Fostering Social Media Literacy: Addressing Terrorism and Extremism in the Digital Age." "Social media has become more than a platform of entertainment. It has become a...
Alumni Publication: "Perception’s Role in Conflict: Understanding and Mitigating its Impact" by Charani Patabendige
On 14 July 2024, Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article titled "Perception’s Role in Conflict: Understanding and Mitigating its Impact." "The human mind is a mystery surpassing horizons. What is going on in the mind of a person, the...
Alumni Publication: "BRICS and Climate Change: Balancing National Interests, National Development Goals, and Global Environmental Sustainability" by Hussein Solomon
Dr. Hussein Solomon, an alumnus of the NESA Center, co-authored a book with Sanet Solomon and Bashabi Gupta, titled "BRICS and Climate Change: Balancing National Interests, National Development Goals, and Global Environmental Sustainability." The book is scheduled for publication in October 2024...
Alumni Publication: "Changing tides: Responding to China’s emergence in Indo-Pacific humanitarian assistance and disaster relief" by Dr. Frédéric Grare
On 18 July 2024, the Australian National University (ANU) National Security College (NSC) published NESA Center alum Dr. Frédéric Grare's latest research paper on ways to enhance cooperation on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the Indo-Pacific. Executive summary:...
Alumni Publication: "Counterterrorism and Strategic Competition" by Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit
On 24 July 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published the Op-Ed "Counterterrorism and Strategic Competition" by alumni Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit. "To safeguard the strategic competition and not to be diverted by the terrorist incidents, it is important...
Alumni Publication: "Human Trafficking" by Major Sandun Gunawardana
On 30 July 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published alum Major Sandun Gunawardana's latest Op-Ed on human trafficking. "Human trafficking is a severe offence which violates the fundamental human rights of the victims, and it creates physical and mental harassment against...
Alumni Publication: "Libyans Receiving Military Training in South Africa" by Hussein Solomon
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 Africa." "The 95 Libyans were sent by Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar for training to South...