Environmental Security
Environmental Security the threat posed by environmental events and trends to national power, as well as the impact of human conflict and international relations on the environment.
APCSS Publishes New Book ‘Regionalism, Security & Cooperation in Oceania’
“Regionalism, Security & Cooperation in Oceania” is the latest book to be published by the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The book is edited by APCSS professor Dr. Rouben Azizian and Dean of the College of Security Studies Carleton Cramer. According to Dr. Azizian,...
Beyond the Geopolitics of the Quad
From 4 to 6 May 2022, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in cooperation with the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), the National Maritime Foundation, the Australian National University, and the Japanese Institute of International...
Building Water Security on Small Pacific Islands
“Building Water Security on Small Pacific Islands” is a new paper authored by Dr. Ethan Allen for Security Nexus. In this paper, Allen states that “Across most small Pacific islands, municipal water sources are unreliable, of limited availability, and/or contaminated due to leaks and/or...
China’s Manipulative Use of Climate Change
“China’s Manipulative Use of Climate Change” is the title of a paper by Dr. Deon Canyon forSecurity Nexus. This article details how China, through the use of irregular warfare tactics and outright deception, continues in their leading role of producing greenhouse gas emissions that exceed the...
Drying water thwarts rice self-sufficiency dream
ASC17-1 alumni Tenzin Namgyel (Butan) has published a second in a series of articles based on his Fellows Project. "Drying water thwarts rice self-sufficency dream" was published in Kuensel newspaper on July 10, 2017. The article looks at the impact of water shortages and poor agricultural...
Enhancing Maritime Resource Security in the Gulf of Thailand
Maritime Security is one of several focus areas for theAsia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. APCSS partnered with theWorld Ocean Councilto conduct a multi-national workshop on preserving the Gulf of Thailand’s maritime assets, held August 12-14 in Singapore. Titled “Enhancing Maritime...
Executive Seminar: Maritime Security in the NESA Region & Beyond
From 30 January to 10 February 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted an Executive Seminar (ES) focused on the maritime domain and the challenges/threats that exist there. The seminar’s proceedings included conversations on autonomous/unmanned systems, the...
Gaming Major Power Rivalry and Climate Disasters Using Systems Tools
“Gaming Major Power Rivalry and Climate Disasters Using Systems Tools” is the title of paper by DKI APCSS’ Dr. Deon Canyon and former visiting scholar Jonathan Chan forSecurity Nexus. This paper documents a methodology for creating crisis-games that are designed to explore possible futures in...

Improving Science and Security Collaboration: Climate Change and Environmental Security in High Asia
Ms. Tumenjargal Shukh, Mongolia National Security Council, speaks on Climate Change & Security — National Approaches. Participants listen to panel...
Inaugural Royal Jordanian National Defense College and Eisenhower School Student-Faculty Exchange, Hosted by the NESA Center
On 8 February 2023, the NESA Center facilitated the first-ever combined seminar between students and faculty from the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy and the Royal Jordanian National Defense College (RJNDC), on the topic ofGlobal Supply Chain Dynamics as They...
Latest Issue of ‘per Concordiam’ on Migration Published on Marshall Center Website
By Public Affairs Office George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (Sept. 24, 2018) – The latest issue of ‘per Concordiam’ is posted on the Marshall Center website at http://ow.ly/Ydqy30lWs25. This is the 32nd issue of ‘per Concordiam,’...
Mongolian Sand and Dust Storms’ Impacts on Asia-Pacific Environmental Security
“Mongolian Sand and Dust Storms’ Impacts on Asia-Pacific Environmental Security” is the latest research paper for Security Nexus, DKI APCSS’ academic journal. The author, Dr. J. Scott Hauger, is an environmental expert and former faculty member at DKI APCSS. According to his research,...
Perceptions of U.S. Posture in Papua New Guinea
“Perceptions of U.S. Posture in Papua New Guinea” is the title of a paper written by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Deon Canyon and Michael Kabuni forSecurity Nexus. This article compares the effects of U.S. posture on the relationship with Papua New Guinea, to that of the People’s Republic of China...
Senior Executive Seminar: Climate Change and Security
From 14–18 November 2022, the Near East South Asia Center (NESA) hosted a Senior Executive Seminar (SES) titled “Climate Change and Security.” The seminar started with a welcome and introduction from Course Director Dr. Gawdat Bahgat and then a welcome from Acting Director COL David Lamm, USA...
The U.S. Government & Climate Security: History and Prospects
“The U.S. Government & Climate Security: History and Prospects” is the latest research paper by J. Scott Hauger forSecurity Nexus. Abstract: In the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, the Obama Administration recognized climate change as a serious security threat. By 2014, policy...


Water shortage: Slow death of rural communities
ASC17-1 alumni Tenzin Namgyel (Butan) recently wrote an article onthe impact of drought and extreme weather events on rural villages. This article is based on his Fellows Project and was published in Kuensel newspaper on July 1, 2017 in both English and Dzongkha. According to Namgyel," Drinking...

Could harvesting rainwater solve water shortage?
Tenzin Namgyel (ASC17-1) has another Fellows Project-related article on Water Security available. In this article, "Could harvesting rainwater solve water shortage?" Namgyel looks at how new technology and training in water harvesting techniques can help the people of Bhutan. Read the article...

Villages grapple with water disputes and shortages
Here's a link to the latest article on water disputes and shortages from alumni - Tenzin Namgyel. http://www.kuenselonline.com/villages-grapple-with-water-disputes-and-shortages/ In the article, he discusses how water shortages in small villages are resulting in disputes and, in some cases,...

NESA Center Update: October–December 2022
TheNESA CenterOctober–December2022 Updatefocuses on Near East South Asia Region trends regarding climate change. The update also highlights October through December 2022 NESA Center programs & events, faculty & staff engagements, alumni contributions, and upcoming events. October–...

Gulf International Forum: The Gulf in 2023 Expert Outlook
NESA Center Professor Dr. Gawdat Bahgat and Associate Professor David Des Roches provided predictions for the Gulf in 2023 for the Gulf International Forum publication titled "The Gulf in 2023 Expert Outlook" published on 12 January 2023. The Forum’s group of experts share their forecasts for...