Security Cooperation
2025 Iraqi General Officer Capstone Seminar
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-...
Defense Security Cooperation University Military Officer NESA Center Orientation
On Thursday, 27 July 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies welcomed three U.S. military officers who attended the Defense Security Cooperation University’s (DSCU) seven-week training and education program, which includes the Fundamentals and Application of Security...
DKI APCSS Supports Thai Senior Security Program Focused on Regional Security Challenges
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DSCU Security Cooperation Organization NESA Center Orientation and Regional Briefing
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies welcomed 18 students from the Defense Security Cooperation University’s (DSCU) seven-week Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Operations Course. Academic Dean Roger Kangas, supported by Assistant...
Executive Seminar: Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, and Challenges in the MENA Region
From 9–13 December 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted an Executive Seminar entitled “Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, and Challenges in the MENA Region” in Washington, D.C. Led by Dr. Michael Sharnoff, the seminar focused on emerging dynamics in the MENA...
FY25 SCO Handbook/catalog now available
The DLIELC FY25 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. Since 1954, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) has performed its mission to...
Israel National Defense College and NESA Center Roundtable
On 16 June 2025, NESA Center Associate Professor Dr. Michael Sharnoff led a discussion about Israel’s multifront war against Hamas and Iran and fielded questions about U.S. government policy with 50 students and faculty from the Israel National Defense College (INDC) in Washington, D.C. This...
NESA Center Israel Indo-Pacific Virtual Workshop
From 24–25 March 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies held an Israel Indo-Pacific Roundtable Virtual Workshop. The workshop was a continuation of an inaugural workshop launched on 27–28 March 2024, and provided a venue for participants from Israel and across the...
Quadrilateral Critical and Emerging Technology Forum
From 16–18 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, the Pacific Forum, and Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) hosted the Quadrilateral Critical and Emerging Technology Forum in San Diego, California....
Roundtable with Senior DKI APCSS Thai Alumni
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Security Opportunities in the MENA Region
From 21–25 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted an inaugural seminar focused on identifying security challenges in the MENA region and exploring potential opportunities for cooperation. The five-day seminar was titled “Security Opportunities in the...
Seminar on Mastering Negotiation Skills for Counterterrorism and Regional Security Cooperation
From 14–18 April 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, led by Course Director Dr. Hassan Abbas, hosted a week-long seminar in Boston, MA. The program was designed to strengthen the ability of security practitioners to negotiate and mediate effectively in high-...
Alumni Publication: "Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 11 September 2023, the Institute for Security and Development Policy published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's policy brief titled "Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" ABSTRACT: India has realized it cannot...
CSAG Information Paper: Key Takeaways from the 16th BRICS Summit
Subject: "Key Takeaways from the 16th BRICS Summit" Purpose: The paper presents updates, major discussions, and outcome of 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia. Read the full paper here. Read other USCENTCOM Combined Strategic Analysis Group (CSAG) Information Papers....
Panel on Middle East Military Issues
At the most recent National Council on US Arab Relations policy maker's conference, I chaired a panel on defense issues. Other panelists were Brigadier Nawaf al-Thani, the former Qatari attache to Washington, and Colonel Abbas Dahouk, the former US attache in Riyadh. The...