WPS
A Security Nexus Perspective on The Strength of Allyship
Dr. James M. Minnich, Colonel U.S. Army retired and professor at DKI APCSS, has released a Security Nexus perspective paper titled “The Strength of Allyship: Cultivating Belonging for Team Success.” This paper originates from a speech delivered at the 10th Annual Women, Peace, and Security...
Alumna Amanda Ellis Presents to the Fellows of CSC 22-3
DKI APCSS Alumna and New Zealand Amb. Amanda Ellis (TSC 17-1) returned to the Center to visit the Fellows of CSC 22-3. On October 12, She presented her lecture on “Leveraging the Diversity Dividend: How inclusive action leads to sustainable development outcomes.” Her lecture underscored the...
Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES): “Technological Innovation & Security Challenges in the NESA Region”
From 22–26 January 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES) titled “Technological Innovation & Security Challenges in the NESA Region,” held at National Defense University in...
Executive Seminar: Strategic Competition and Regional Cooperation
From 4–15 December 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the Executive Seminar (ES): “Strategic Competition and Regional Cooperation.” Throughout the two-week virtual event, the NESA Center hosted representatives from all over the world to discuss different...
NESA Center Strategic Studies Network MENA Workshop
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies held a Strategic Studies Network (SSN) meeting in Manama, Bahrain, from 14–16 March 2023. Twelve representatives of civil society from the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region participated in a roundtable discussion. NESA Center...
NESA-AFRICOM 2023 Workshop Series and NESA Center Women, Peace, and Security E-Book Release
From 29 April – 6 May 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, held three back-to-back workshop series in Bangkok, Thailand, for senior government and civilian security experts and a “whole of society” approach from 24...
Palau Vice President Speaks About the Power of Women at the Women in Leadership Workshop
Palau, July 14-18, 2024 – The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) partnered to organize a Women in Leadership event in Palau. This five-day workshop brought together a diverse group of women from the Indo-Pacific...
NESA Center Women, Peace and Security (WPS) E-Book
During the NESA Center-U.S. Africa Command workshop series in Bangkok, Thailand from 29 April – 6 May 2023, the NESA Center released its first-ever Women, Peace and Security (WPS) E-Book. The book, titled “Women, Peace, and Security, On the 23rd Anniversary of UN Resolution 1325 and...
Alumni Publication: "Empowerment and Challenges: New Media and New Spaces for Women in Times of Conflict" by Mai Aglan
On 13 March 2023, The Humanist Magazine published NESA Center alumna Mai Aglan's article "Empowerment and Challenges: New Media and New Spaces for Women in Times of Conflict" (in Arabic). The article seeks to answer a number of questions about the nature of the role played by social media...
RAND Report: Women, Peace, and Security in Action
RAND recently released a research report titled "Women, Peace, and Security in Action," which includes gender perspectives in U.S. Department of Defense operations, activities, and investments. In light of the five-year anniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017, the RAND...
Analysis: A report card on women’s integration into Arab militaries
The Middle East Institute published an analysis, "A report card on women’s integration into Arab militaries," by Dina Arakji, on 6 March 2024. The article outlines and analyzes Arab countries’ efforts to implement Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) by rolling out...
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: "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: "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: "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women's Economic Security in South Asia" by Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage
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." "Expanding economic opportunities for women has a...
Alumni Publication: "The Plight of Afghan Women Under the Taliban: No Respite in Sight" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 12 September 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "The Plight of Afghan Women Under the Taliban: No Respite in Sight." "The Taliban are unleashing a legal onslaught to implement their vision for the country – for...
2024 Women’s History Month and the NESA Center WPS E-Book
March marks the U.S. Congress’s designation of Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of women throughout history and today. Just recently, on March 8th, International Women’s Day was celebrated. Both events recognize the contribution of women and carried with...
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheet: "Year Three of Executive Order 14020: The Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues’ 2023 Accomplishments"
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: "Daesh Ideology in the Maghreb: A Reaction to Homegrown Modernity?"
NESA Center alumna Dr. Fatima Sadiqi will deliver a lecture titled "Daesh Ideology in the Maghreb: A Reaction to Homegrown Modernity?" tomorrow, May 29, at 11:00AM CST/12:00PM EST/5:00PM Morocco Time via Zoom. The lecture is part of the Middle East Librarians Association (MELA)...
NESA Center alumna delivers briefing to UN Security Council
On October 09, NESA Center alumna Hala Bugaighis gave a briefing to the UN Security Council on women's issues in Libya. Read the statement here. The views presented in this post are those of the speaker or author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its components.