Information Literacy
Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
2023 NESA-AFRICOM Changing Nature of Security, Capacity, and Institutions Workshop
From 11–16 June 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, the “NESA-AFRICOM Changing Nature of Security, Capacity, and Institutions Workshop” in Casablanca, Morocco. Security discussions on capacity building and the...
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...
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...
Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES): Countering Narratives of Extremist Organizations: Managing Disinformation
From 27 February–3 March 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES) titled“Countering Narratives of Extremist Organizations: Managing Disinformation”in Washington, D.C. NESA Center Deputy Director...
DKI APCSS professor contribute to book on Russia’s Global Reach
DKI APCSS professors Wade Turvold, Michael Burgoyne, and Michael Dorschner have contributed to a new book, “Russia’s Global Reach: A Security and Statecraft Assessment” published by the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. Professor’s Wade Turvold, Michael Burgoyne, and...
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...
Faculty Engagement with the Thai Strategic Studies Center
Building on its longstanding cooperation with the Royal Thai Armed Forces’ National Defence Studies Institute, Strategic Studies Center (SSC), on April 8 DKI APCSS contributed to SSC’s “Strategist” course for mid-level Thai national security practitioners. DKI APCSS Senior Diplomatic Fellow,...
GLOBAL TRENDS: National Intelligence Council Report
Global Trends Hompage Excerpt: Welcome to the 7th edition of the National Intelligence Council’s Global Trends report. Published every four years since 1997, Global Trends assesses the key trends and uncertainties that will shape the strategic environment for the United States during the...
Ideological Necrophilia
“Ideological Necrophilia” is the title of a paper written by DKI APCSS alum Yovani E. Chavez, (Comprehensive Security Responses to Terrorism course 14-1) forSecurity Nexus. This paper cites how the refusal of new ideas, evolution or change may be considered to be a form of “ideological”...
Making the Most of It: China’s Military Wins the Covid-19 Fight in Wuhan
Dr. David Dorman shares his perspective on “Making the Most of It: China’s Military Wins the Covid-19 Fight in Wuhan” for DKI APCS' Security Nexus. In this Op Ed, Dorman states that “An important part of China’s domestic propaganda work since January has been to obfuscate the Communist...
NESA IOR Digital Series with Pierre Morcos
09 February 2022 – This iteration of the NESA IOR Digital Series, led by NESA Center Professor Jeffrey Payne, featured remarks by Pierre Morcos, who is currently a visiting fellow in the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Mr....
The Sino-Russian Approach to the Maritime: A Mare Clausem System?
“The Sino-Russian Approach to the Maritime: A Mare Clausem System?” is the title of a paper by Dr. John Hemmings forSecurity Nexus. This article highlights how the increase in resources and focus gives US forces the ability to push back and fight in the information domain, a space where Russia...
Virtual Book Discussion with Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha
On 04 August 2021, Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) joined NESA and NDU faculty to discuss his new book,“Indus Basin Uninterrupted: A History of Territory and Politics from Alexander to Nehru.”Dr. Sinha gave a sweeping overview...
Why We Believe: Disinformation, Misinformation, and Neuroscience
“Why We Believe: Disinformation, Misinformation, and Neuroscience” is the title of a paper written by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Ethan Allen for Security Nexus. This article states how disinformation, particularly in social media, may have devastating effects during crisis such as the COVID-19...
Alumni Publication: "Voicing Against Disinformation" by Charani Patabendige
On 05 June 2023,Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's article "Voicing Against Disinformation." "Disinformation affects both military and soft security aspects. A piece of disinformation can be a critical determinant to decide a victory of a state against another....
Alumni Publication: "Al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan: Information Blackhole and Strategic (Mis)communication" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 05 July 2023, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's article"Al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan: Information Blackhole and Strategic (Mis)communication." "U.S. and U.N. estimates about al-Qaida’s strength and position in Afghanistan differ. Sorting out the...
Alumni Publication: "Why Government Must Champion Digital Literacy" by Charani Patabendige
On 26 July 2023,Ceylon Today published NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's latest Op-Ed"Why Government Must Champion Digital Literacy." "Governments have a crucial role to play in promoting digital literacy, particularly in countries like Sri Lanka facing financial and technological...
Alumni Publication: "Unleashing the Potential of Political Literacy for Informed Participation: Lessons Learned from 'Aragalaya 2022'" by Charani Patabendige
On 6 September 2023,Modern Diplomacypublished NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's latest article on political literacy and human rights titled"Unleashing the Potential of Political Literacy for Informed Participation: Lessons Learned from 'Aragalaya 2022.'" "...political literacy empowers...
Alumni Publication: "Human Security Perspectives on Hate Speech" by Charani Patabendige
On 29 September 2023,Modern Diplomacypublished NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's latest article"Human Security Perspectives on Hate Speech." "Regardless of its nature, severity, or impact, hate speech is harmful and acts as a barrier to the well-being of our society," writesPatabendige...
Alumni Publication: "Unmasking Islamophobic Disinformation in the Aftermath of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attack" by Charani Patabendige
In her latest article,"Unmasking Islamophobic Disinformation in the Aftermath of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attack," published bytheGlobal Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET),NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige examines the shifting Sri Lankan threat landscape and the symbiotic...
2023 DoD Strategy for Operations in the Information Environment
On 17 November 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense publicly released its newstrategic guidancefor operations in the information environment, which calls for a shift in how the Pentagon approaches the integration of “informational and physical power.” The document, which was signed in July by...
NESA Center Alum Lt Col Thokozani Chazema Co-Authors 4 Research Publications on Security in Malawi
NESA Center alum Lt Col Thokozani Chazema has co-authored four research publications in 2023 on security in Malawi. View the publications below. Chazema, Thokozani; Tembo, Mavuto;Mphande, Chrispin Solomon; Kerr, Robert;Nundwe, Vincent; Kumwenda, David. "Aetiology of the Equilibrium of Civil-...
Alumni Publication: “Combating Online Falsehoods: Striking a Balance Between Freedom of Expression and National Security in Sri Lanka" by Charani Patabendige
In December 2023, the Sri Lanka Military Academy Journal published NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's analysis, "Combating Online Falsehoods: Striking a Balance Between Freedom of Expression and National Security in Sri Lanka."Patabendige's research article is from page 15 to 26. ABSTRACT...
Alumni Publication: "Dangers of disinformation" by Eman Ragab
On 16 January 2024,alAhram Weekly published NESA Center alumnaEman Ragab's latest article on the dangers of disinformation. "A new report is drawing attention to the dangers of misinformation and disinformation to societies worldwide," writes Ragab. Read the full article About the...