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42nd Issue of per Concordiam
The Marshall Center is pleased to announce the publication of the42nd issue ofper Concordiam(Volume 11, Issue 2, 2021) with a focus on“The Pandemic and National Security."Congratulations to all of our alumni contributors, including Ms. Malgorzata Jankowska (Poland, EP 03-1), Dr. Bernhard...
A Case-Based Approach to Teaching Epidemic and Pandemic-related Global Health Diplomacy and Security in African Countries
Dr.Sebastian Kevanyhas a new article published in the Globalization and Health Journal titled, “A case-based approach to teaching epidemic and pandemic-related global health diplomacy and security in African countries.” Written with Shayanne Martin and Mike Reid, the article examines a half...
A Health Security Pandemic Checklist for Developing Nations and Donors
“A Health Security Pandemic Checklist for Developing Nations and Donors in the Pacific (and Elsewhere)” is a new OpEd coauthored by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Deon Canyon and Research Analyst at the University of California San Francisco Dr. Sebastian Kevany, for Security Nexus. In this paper,...
Achieving Effective Herd Protection with SARS-CoV-2: A Strategy to Prevent Public Health and Economic Collapse
Excerpt The main intention of lockdown, known in the Philippines as Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), is to reduce the reproductive rate of SARS-CoV-2 transmission to a point near virus elimination, as demonstrated in the lockdown in Wuhan, China, and in other relatively successful...
Anti-Vaccine Sentiment – an Existential Disrupter of National and International Security
“Anti-Vaccine Sentiment – an Existential Disrupter of National and International Security” is the title of a paper by Drs. Deon Canyon and Sebastian Kevany forSecurity Nexus. This paper suggests that taking a harder line against “anti-vaxxers” while balancing personal rights of individuals may...
Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: Practitioner Insights
Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: Practitioner Insights Excerpt The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world, with far-reaching social, political and economic consequences. Terrorists and security services alike have been...
China’s Global Covid-19 Assistance is Humanitarian and Geopolitical. That’s Why People are Worried.
Dr. David Dorman shares his Security Nexus perspective on “China’s Global COVID-19 Assistance is Humanitarian and Geopolitical. That’s Why People are Worried.” In this paper, Dorman writes “The main thrust of the Chinese Communist Party’s domestic propaganda work since late January has...
Collective intelligence and international coordination:
Dr. Rajib Subba looks at the similarities between computer viruses and biological viruses in his new Security Nexus Perspective called “Collective intelligence and international coordination: Antidote for the novel biological zero-day exploit #COVID-19.” Subba, an alumni of the Daniel K....
Coronavirus, Terrorism, and Illicit Activity in the Indo-Pacific
“Coronavirus, Terrorism, and Illicit Activity in the Indo-Pacific” by J. “Lumpy” Lumbaca is a new Security Nexus perspective looking at how terrorist organizations and others involved in illicit activities are taking advantage of the spread of COVID-19. Here is an excerpt of his article...
COVID-19 and the ASEAN Chair Agenda: Vietnam’s Lost Year? and Brunei’s, Too?
“COVID-19 and the ASEAN Chair Agenda: Vietnam’s Lost Year? and Brunei’s, Too?” is a new paper authored by Dr. Alfred Oehlers forSecurity Nexus. In this paper, Oehlers states that “There is mounting concern the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect progress with several crucial issues...
COVID-19 Healthcare Workers: 70% are Women
“COVID-19 Healthcare Workers: 70% are Women” is a new paper authored by Dr. Inez Miyamoto for Security Nexus. In this paper, Dr. Miyamoto highlights the need for research to understand the challenges healthcare workers face from a gendered perspective to better respond to pandemics. Excerpt...
COVID-19 Lockdown Easing and Restricting Color Framework for Local Government
“COVID-19 Lockdown Easing and Restricting Color Framework for Local Government,” is a new paper co-authored by Dr. Deon Canyon for Security Nexus. In this paper, Canyon states that “All indications are that many local government areas around the world will experience an extended period of...
COVID-19: Resources for Alumni - Useful Information Related to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
In recognition of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the Marshall Center is assembling information and resources that may help manage the crisis. We are collecting COVID-19 related links to articles, blogs, orpublished papers on GlobalNET so that we can offer a focused and productive...
DIILS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
MAJ Korbieh with fellow DIILS alum Olga Scripovscaia on the occasion of the Ghana Contingent's Medals Day parade in Bouake, Ivory Coast, November 2014. Name: Major Felix Korbieh Country: GHANA (Army) Attended: “Military Law Development Program” (MLDP),...
Five Coronavirus Success Stories: Different, But the Same
“Five Coronavirus Success Stories: Different, But the Same” is a new paper written by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Virginia Bacay Watson for the Security Nexus. In this paper, Dr. Watson highlights the steps taken by five countries to minimize the spreading of COVID-19 through a common thread of...
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...
How to Improve Security Outcomes During a Pandemic? Start with a Gender Lens
“How to Improve Security Outcomes During a Pandemic? Start with a Gender Lens” is a new paper authored by Sharon Gouveia Feist and Monica S. Herrera forSecurity Nexus. In this paper, they state that “Here in Hawai‘i, in response to increased multi-island reporting that landlords are...
Incremental Community-Based Exit Strategies for Initiating and Removing Covid-19 Lockdowns
“Incremental Community-Based Exit Strategies for Initiating and Removing Covid-19 Lockdowns” is the latest Security Nexus Perspective published by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Authored by Dr. Benjamin Ryan of Baylor University, Damon Coppola of Shoreline...
Iraq Capstone and Iraq’s National Defense College Visit
On 20-24 September 2021, the NESA Center hosted a delegation from the Iraq Capstone and Iraq’s National Defense College for a five-day seminar series. Amidst the ongoing Iraq-United States Strategic Dialogue, the United States Department of Defense sought to provide its Iraqi counterparts with...
Looking Forward: Pandemic, Economic, Vaccine and Social Predictions for ‘Year Two’
“Looking Forward: Pandemic, Economic, Vaccine and Social Predictions for ‘Year Two’” is the title of a paper by Drs. Sebastian Kevany and Deon Canyon forSecurity Nexus. This paper attempts to provide predictions and advice for policymakers as we enter year two of the COVID pandemic. Summary...
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Alumni Publication: Food Insecurity: The Current Crisis by Charani Patabendige
On 23 January 2023, Modern Diplomacy publishedNESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's article titled "Food Insecurity: The Current Crisis." Charani LCM Patabendige is a Research Assistant and an Acting Research Analyst at the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank...
2023 Legatum Prosperity Index
On 27 February 2023, the Legatum Institute published the 16th edition of the Legatum Prosperity Index. The Legatum Prosperity Index is a tool for transformation, offering a unique insight into how prosperity is forming and evolving across the world. Leaders around the world can use it to help set...