Security Studies
2023 Air Command and Staff College Seminar
On 12 July 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA Center) hosted approximately 90 students and faculty from the Air Command and Staff College. The group was briefed at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. by NESA Center Professor Dr. Gawdat Bahgat onsecurity challenges in...
2023 Air War College International Officer Seminar
On 23 June 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA Center) hosted 54 international fellows and faculty from the Air War College. The students were briefed at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. by NESA Center Academic Dean Dr. Roger Kangas on theSecurity Implications of...
2023 Alumni Scholars Announced
The Marshall Center is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Alumni Scholars Program. This year we received 150 applications for10 available scholarships. The competition was extremely tough, and we congratulate all applicants on their outstanding work assembling their packages. Below...
2023 Dynamics of Countering Human Trafficking in South Asia and the Gulf Seminar
From22– 25 May 2023, the NESA Center conducted a seminar titled “Dynamics of Countering Human Trafficking in South Asia and the Gulf.” The four-day seminar was held in Muscat, Oman. It was designed to help participants assess, analyze, and identify opportunities to effectively counter human...
2023 Eastern Mediterranean Security Roundtable
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with theTurkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies(TASAM), a leading Turkish think-tank, held a roundtable discussion in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 17–19 July 2023. Scholars from Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon,...
2023 Indian Ocean Island Forum
From 10–12 May 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted a forum in Bangkok, Thailand with its partners on environmental security challenges throughout the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). With a particular focus on the specific challenges facing Indian Ocean...
2023 Lebanese Armed Forces Seminar
From April 10–14, 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a seminar titled “An Evolving World Order” at National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, DC. The program was designed to provide an academic setting in which these officers could examine ideas...
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...
2023 NESA-IISS South Asia Security Forum
From 10–12 March 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies and its partner, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), co-hosted the 7th annual South Asia Security Forum in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.The NESA Center team Distinguished Professor Hassan Abbas,...
2023 Qatar Joint Staff College Washington Study-NESA Center Program
From 29 April–10 May 2023, the NESA Center hosted the Washington Study Program of Qatar’s Joaan bin Jassim Command and Staff College Senior Officer Program in Washington, D.C. The 38 participants included senior military officers and senior leaders from various Qatari government agencies. This...
2023 Royal Jordanian National Defense College Strategic Leadership Seminar
From 21–30 August 2023, the NESA Center conducted the “Perspectives on Strategic Leadership Seminar” with students and faculty of the Royal Jordanian National Defense College (RJNDC) in Amman, Jordan. Seminar content and instruction was led by NESA Center Associate Dean Charles Marks and...
2023 Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar
From 22–26 May 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies hosted an informative Silk Road Future Leaders Seminar focused on the theme“Strategic Competition in Central and South Asia.”The seminar brought together the next generation of young military officers, diplomats, and academics from...
2024 Air Command and Staff College Seminar
On 28 June 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted approximately 85 students and faculty from the Air Command and Staff College. The group convened at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., where they participated in a series of briefings and discussions. Dr. Gawdat...
2024 Air War College International Officer Seminar
On 6 June 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted 49 international fellows and faculty from the Air War College. The students were briefed at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. by NESA Center Associate Professor Dr.MichaelSharnoff on the Security Challenges in...
2024 Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES): "Countering Violent Extremist Organizations and Narratives"
From 29 April–3 May 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES), titled"Countering Violent Extremist Organizations and Narratives,"held at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.The...
2024 Eastern Mediterranean Security Roundtable
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership withSETA, a prominent Turkish think tank, held a roundtable discussion in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 15–17 July 2024. The event brought together ten ambassadors and scholars from think tanks from Morocco, Egypt, Türkiye...
2024 Indian Ocean Region Workshop
From 24–26 June 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in cooperation with the National Maritime Foundation of India and its sister regional center,Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies(DKI APCSS), conducted a 2024 Indian Ocean Region Workshop...
2024 Iraqi General Officer Capstone Seminar
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the annual IraqCapstoneevent in Washington, D.C., from 22 July – 2 August 2024. A senior delegation of representatives from the Iraq interagency participated in a robust program comprised of best practices from senior United...
2024 Lebanese Armed Forces Seminar
From 15–19 April 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a seminar titled "The United States and the Middle East in 2025" at the National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, D.C. The program was designed to provide an academic setting in which officers...
2024 NESA Center Executive Seminar: The Indo-Pacific, MARSEC, and Technology
From 22 July – 2 August 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted an Executive Seminar focused on how the maritime domain and new technologies are shaping the security environment of the Indo-Pacific. The seminar’s proceedings included conversations on...
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The Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) Senior Leaders meeting to review the Core Vision and Terms of Reference for PIPIR and agree to establish three workstreams under PIPIR: Production, Sustainment, and Supply Chain Resilience. The meeting at DKI APCSS in Honolulu, HI...
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, and the Canadian Department of National Defense are partnering to host the Emerging Leaders Forum in Anchorage, Alaska. The theme of the event is “The Arctic: A Bridge Between the...
Background Recalling the Boe Declaration and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent endorsed by Pacific Leaders at the 49th and 51st Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Nauru (2018) and Suva (2022), respectively, Forum Island Countries committed to a strengthening of...
Background Announced by the Department of Defense in March 2023 - and in concurrence with the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (ASD-IPSA) memorandum of June 2023 - the Defense Operational Resilience International...
Over the course of two workshops in January and May 2024, the United States brought together 15 Allies and Partners from the Indo-Pacific and Europe to discuss the potential benefits of a structured and Department-level approach to defense industrial collaboration. At the close of the second...
Background: Revisionist state and non-state actors continue to challenge international order and stability, utilizing a range of ever-evolving hybrid threats in order to weaken and undermine their adversaries. This workshop is the second in a series of events aimed at sharing international...
The workshop graphic is based on the fable which exists in many cultures: It is easy to break one stick, but hard to break a bundle. The underlying message of the fable, and of this workshop, is "stronger together." Competition in the Indo-Pacific is increasingly sophisticated, requiring...
In 2018, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) launched a high-level workshop series focused on iteratively refining the United States Government’s strategic approach to the Indo-Pacific. While the focus of these workshops has evolved based on current events...
The Cyber Defense Cooperation (CDC) Symposium is the first event in a series of operations and activities to build cyber cooperation and interoperability between the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan.
***CLICK HERE TO CHOOSE YOUR WORKING GROUP PREFERENCE*** Increased threats from state actors looking to challenge international rules and norms have created a burgeoning need for international collaboration on the production of defense items and supply chain resilience. Therefore, the...
Climate disruption in South Asia is increasing security threats - including food and water insecurity, displacement, migration, increased competition over natural resources, and conflicts – and these are predicted to grow in future years. Simultaneously, lack of awareness and limited access to...
Seminar : Dialogue | Conflict’s End in Ukraine
Can peace prevail in Ukraine? As the devastating conflict enters winter and Russia intensifies its attacks, the need for a resolution becomes more urgent. Dr. Marzena Żakowska expertly analyzes strategies for ending the conflict and examines potential outcomes. Guest: Dr. Marzena Żakowska,...
DKI APCSS Security Nexus
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Alumni Publication: "Diplomacy and the Concept of National Security" by Dr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji
On 2 May 2021, Medium published NESA Center alumDr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji's article titled"Diplomacy and the Concept of National Security." "The role of diplomacy in facing the challenges and threats to which the state may be exposed is no less than the role of the security and military system....
Alumni Publication: "How has the role of U.S. National Security Adviser (NSA) evolved since 9/11?" by Dr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji
On 10 August 2021,Mediumpublished NESA Center alumDr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji's article titled"How has the role of U.S. National Security Adviser (NSA) evolved since 9/11?" "In the context of the NSA’s role post-9/11, my paper argues it is essential that the different governmental agencies and the...
Alumni Publication: "What is the purpose of terrorism and does it work?" by Dr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji
On 26 August 2021,Mediumpublished NESA Center alumDr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji's essay titled"What is the purpose of terrorism and does it work?" In this paper, Dr. Al-Darraji investigates the purpose of terrorism, considers the alternative perspectives on the subject and the historical outcome of...
Alumni Publication: "Strategic Analysis of National Security" by Dr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji
On 8 November 2022,Mediumpublished NESA Center alumDr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji's article titled"Strategic Analysis of National Security." "In this brief article, we will talk about three important areas that are directly related to national security issues, where we will take a brief look at some...
Alumni Publication: "National Defence Strategy" by Dr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji
On 9 February 2023,Mediumpublished NESA Center alumDr. Saifaldin Al-Darraji's article titled"National Defence Strategy." "The military institutions are the most accommodating of the internal disturbances that countries are going through, and they are the most important institutions in dealing...
Alumni Publication: "The dangers of legitimizing the Taliban" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 01 May 2023, the Middle East Institute published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's article "The dangers of legitimizing the Taliban"in itsMonday Briefing: People power — the Israeli version blog. "Consensus eludes the West and regional countries on how to reform the Taliban’s...
"The Panama Canal Expansion: A Failed-Game Changer for Port Throughput of Transshipment Ports."
Check out the latest publication of Lt Col. Yovani Chavez: The expansion of the Panama Canal: A failed game changer for the port traffic of the transshipment ports.Click here to read.
Alumni Publication: "The Prospect of US-Taliban Counterterrorism Cooperation: Is the Embrace Worth It?" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 15 May 2023,The Diplomat published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's article "The Prospect of US-Taliban Counterterrorism Cooperation: Is the Embrace Worth It?" D'Souza argues that "suggested convergence on counterterrorism cooperation between the United States and the Taliban may...
Alumni Publication: "The Colombo Security Conclave: What is it and what does it mean for Australia?" by Viraj Solanki
On 16 May 2023, ORF (Observer Research Foundation) published NESA Center alumnus Viraj Solanki's article "The Colombo Security Conclave: What is it and what does it mean for Australia?" Solanki argues that "With the support of the CSC, Australia can enhance its engagement with theNortheast...
CSAG Strategy Paper: "CENTCOM Smart Power in the Middle East"
Overview: This year USCENTCOM celebrates the 40th anniversary of its establishment; one of its significant tasks is to achieve and enhance security and stability within its area of responsibility (AOR). USCENTCOM AOR includes 21 countries. The Middle East (ME) region is one of the most...
Women’s secret war: the inside story of how the US military sent female soldiers on covert combat missions to Afghanistan
"Women’s secret war: the inside story of how the US military sent female soldiers on covert combat missions toAfghanistan" is an eye-opening account published on 22 May 2023 in The Conversation US that delves into the untold narrative of the U.S. military's deployment of female soldiers on missions...
Alumni Publication: "Russia’s military is less than meets the eye" by Ilan Berman
On 24 May 2023, The Hill published the article "Russia’s military is less than meets the eye"authored byIlan Berman, a NESACenter alum and regular speaker for NESA Center programs. "For many years now, officials in Moscow have extolled the virtues of Russia’s 'wonder weapons,' military...
Alumni Publication: "The Stakes of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and the Strategic Alliances Mapping" by Dr. Arslan Chikhaoui
On 26 May 2023, the NESA Center published alumnusDr. Arslan Chikhaoui's piece on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict titled"The Stakes of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and the Strategic Alliances Mapping." Read here About the author Dr.Arslan Chikhaoui is a Geo-political...
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-everWomen, Peace and Security (WPS) E-Book. The book, titled“Women, Peace, and Security, On the 23rd Anniversary of UN Resolution 1325 and NESA’s...
Alumni Publication: "Sudan Low-Intensity Conflict and its Impact on North Africa and Sahel Region" by Dr. Arslan Chikhaoui
On 30 May 2023, the NESA Center published alumnusDr. Arslan Chikhaoui's piece on the crisis in Sudan titled"Sudan Low-Intensity Conflict and its Impact on North Africa and Sahel Region." Read here About the author Dr.Arslan Chikhaoui is a Geo-political Analyst and the...
Alumni Publication: "A Compulsive Embrace Beneath the Afghanistan-Iran Water Conflict" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 31 May 2023,The Diplomat published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's article"A Compulsive Embrace Beneath the Afghanistan-Iran Water Conflict." D'Souza argues that "Kabul and Tehran have conflicting claims over the Helmand river’s water, but other mutual interests bind the two sides...
Alumni Publication: "China Can’t Have It Both Ways in Europe" by Joshua Eisenman and Ilan Berman
On 30 May 2023,Foreign Policy (FP) published the opinion piece"China Can’t Have It Both Ways in Europe" co-authored byJoshua Eisenman and Ilan Berman, a NESACenter alum and regular speaker for NESA Center programs. The article explores the intricate dynamics between China, Russia, and European...
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....
CSAG Information Paper: "Capt. America vs Capt. Agon (The Billion-Dollar Bargaining Chip for the Syrian Republic of Captagon)"
Subject:Capt. America vs Capt. Agon (The Billion-Dollar Bargaining Chip for the Syrian Republic of Captagon) Purpose: This paper aims to present the CSAG’s analysis regarding how the Captagon drug industry in Syria affects the region and what the US/CENTCOM could do to consolidate its position...
"The Future of Security in the Middle East" featuring NESA Center Professor David Des Roches
Volume 30,Issue 2 of the Middle East Policy Journal, published on28 May, includes a transcript of the Middle East Policy Council Symposium"The Future of Security in the Middle East," which took place on 21 Aprilin Washington, D.C. The symposiumfeatured NESA Center Associate Professor David Des...