Security Studies
Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 24: North Korea-Russia Alliance: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
By Dr. James M. Minnich The recent deepening of ties between North Korea and Russia, marked by the signing of a mutual defense treaty in June 2024, signals a significant development with far-reaching consequences for the Asia-Pacific region. This evolving alliance was the focus of a recent...
Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 24: North Korea-Russia Alliance: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
By Dr. James M. Minnich The recent deepening of ties between North Korea and Russia, marked by the signing of a mutual defense treaty in June 2024, signals a significant development with far-reaching consequences for the Asia-Pacific region. This evolving alliance was the focus of a recent...
Security Nexus Webinar – Beyond Borders: Indo-Pacific Health Security Cooperation
Sebastian Kevany, MA, MPH, PhD has conducted over 100 global health and development missions to Africa, the Middle East, the South Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Asia with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, health security, international relations, human rights, health diplomacy, and...
Security Nexus Webinar: Analyzing Modi’s Third Term and Its Global Implications
On June 25, 2024, the Security Nexus Webinar, hosted by Dr. James Minnich, featured Professor Shyam Tekwani from DKI APCSS. The episode “India’s Security Outlook in Modi’s Third Term” explored the implications of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership on India’s domestic, regional, and...
Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 11: North Korea: Beyond the Headlines – Unveil the Reality with Glyn Ford
In the latest episodeof the Security Nexus Webinar, viewers were treated to an enlightening discussion that ventured deep into the heart of North Korea’s complex socio-political landscape. Episode 11, titled “North Korea beyond the Headlines, Unveiling the Reality with Glyn Ford,” was expertly...
Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 9: Fishing for Security from Sea Slavery
The vast expanse of the Indo-Pacific conceals a dark secret: sea slavery, a human rights crisis entwined with unsustainable fishing practices. From idyllic coastlines to the open ocean, forced labor, abuse, and environmental destruction cast a long shadow. This issue is not just a humanitarian...
Security Nexus: Taiwan's Post-Election Strategic Future
In this episode, DKI APCSS' Professor Mike Burgoyne discusses Taiwan's post-election trajectory, unravels geopolitical tensions, and explores defense strategies. Gain valuable insights into Taiwan's evolving landscape post-election, encompassing economic resilience, diplomatic initiatives...
Security Opportunities in the MENA Region
From 21–25 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted an inaugural seminar focused on identifying security challenges in the MENA region and exploring potential opportunities for cooperation. The five-day seminar was titled “Security Opportunities in the...
Security Trends and Challenges in South Asia
From 28–30 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with theBangladesh Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs (BCIPA)Department of International Relations,Jahangirnagar University, hosted a Strategic Studies Network (SSN) seminar titled “Security...
Seminar on Mastering Negotiation Skills for Counterterrorism and Regional Security Cooperation
From 14–18 April 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, led by Course Director Dr. Hassan Abbas, hosted a week-long seminar in Boston, MA. The program was designed to strengthen the ability of security practitioners to negotiate and mediate effectively in high-...
Senior Executive Seminar – Maritime Security: Present Challenges and Opportunities for Cooperation
From 21–25 April 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted a Senior Executive Seminar (SES), held in Washington, D.C., featuring 43 participants from 33 countries. The seminar focused on maritime security, developments in adaptable technology for the maritime...
Senior Indian Defence Officials Engagement
On 18 November 2024, at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies leadership and faculty welcomed five delegates from the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), the premier training and research institute of the Government of...
Senior Leaders Gain a New View of the Region at TSC 23-2
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security recently graduated 27 Fellows from the Transnational Security Course (TSC) 23-2, closing out the Center’s slate of course offerings for the 2023 calendar year. From December 3-9, the senior leaders received lectures on crucial security...
SNW Episode 17, Outlaw Empires: The Rise of Motorcycle Gangs and the Global Security Threat
On June 5th, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) hosted a webinar focusing on the global threat of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMGs). The session was led by Dr. James Minnich, Colonel U.S. Army Retired and Professor, and featured expert investigator Michael...
South Korea Needs a Drone Strategy
Dr. Lami Kim’s OpEd “South Korea Needs a Drone Strategy” was recently published in the National Interest. According to Kim, “As North Korea’s drone capabilities increase, the South Korean military must enhance its capability to counter North Korea’s drone threats. As drone technology...
SSN: Environmental Security Seminar
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies held its "Strategic Studies Network (SSN) Environmental Security" seminar in Washington, D.C., from 22–24 April 2024 for 21 participants from 18 countries. The three-day seminar had the goal of bringing together participants to...
Statement from the Perry Center on the Passing of Dr. Margaret Daly Hayes
This week we honor the life and passing of Dr. Margaret Daly Hayes, a pioneering intellectual and leader whose vision, values, and steadfast dedication shaped the very foundation of what is now the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. As a respected scholar of US–Latin...
Strategic Studies Seminar for the Saudi War College
From 23–25 April 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia NESA Center Team hosted a contingent of faculty and students from the Saudi National Defense University War College for a Strategic Studies Seminar held at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, D.C. The...
Sudan Orientation Program for The West Point Model Arab League
From 5–6 October 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the West Point United States Military Academy (USMA) Model Arab League team at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. for an orientation program on Sudan. On Thursday, 5 October 2023,...
Take20 Podcast: What We are Thinking About AI
Faculty from Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) discuss the risks and opportunities surrounding the application of artificial intelligence in warfare, peace, and everything in between. Download here. Maj. Tony Smith of the U.S. Army recently served as a...
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A new article by Dr. Lami Kim for USIP
The United States Institute for Peace recently published a new article by Dr. Lami Kim, titled “The Risks of South Korea’s Nuclear Armament Under a Troubled Democracy.” In the article, Dr. Lami Kim examines the escalating nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula, highlighting North Korea’s...
CSAG Strategy Paper: The Militia that Became a Power Player: The Houthis’ Shocking Rise
Introduction: Despite nearly a decade of war in Yemen, the world has largely ignored the Houthis, with the conflict often labeled as “the forgotten war.” However, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, the Houthis have propelled themselves onto the global stage. Seizing the...
New Security Nexus Paper Explores the Defense Industrial Base’s Role in Indo-Pacific Security
A newSecurity Nexuspaper,“The Strategic Role of the Defense Industrial Base in Advancing U.S. Lethality, Soft Power, and Indo-Pacific Security,”byDeon Canyon, Associate Dean of Academics and Professor, andCarleton Cramer, Captain (Ret.), U.S. Navy, Dean of Academics for the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-...
Security Nexus Paper Explores How Non-Warfighters Can Support U.S. Military Lethality
ASecurity Nexuspaper,“Enabling Lethality: The Non-Warfighter’s Role in Strengthening U.S. Military Effectiveness,”byDr. Lumpy Lumbaca, professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, examines how civilian and support personnel within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)...
Security Nexus Paper Explores India’s Strategic Role in Myanmar Amidst China’s Influence
ASecurity Nexuspaper,“India’s Strategic Moment: Navigating Myanmar’s Crisis Amidst China’s Backing of the Junta,”by Miemie Winn Byrd, professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, examines how China’s support for Myanmar’s military regime has fueled unrest while...
NESA Center Update: March 2025
The March 2025 NESA Center Updatefocuses on regional maritime trends. The update also highlights September through December 2024 programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar. Regional Maritime Trends Following theQuad Leaders’ Summiton 21...
CSAG Strategy Paper: From Impasse to Progress: A Reasonable Solution that Tackles Obstacles and Opportunities to Gaza Stability
Introduction: The Hamas-Israel conflict, is deeply rooted in historical grievances, competing national aspirations, and regional power dynamics. At its core is the “Palestinian question” – the unresolved issue of Palestinian statehood, self-determination, and the rights of Palestinians living...
CSAG Information Paper: Vital, Sensitive & Strategic Cooperation Pact between Russia and Iran
Subject:"Vital, Sensitive & Strategic Cooperation Pact between Russia and Iran" Purpose: This paper presents key points and analysis of the recent signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and Iran. Read the full paper. View other USCENTCOM Combined Strategic...
AI For Sushasan (Good Governance)
Check out DKI APCSS Alumni Dr. Surabhi Pandey's latest publication: AI FOR SUSHASAN (GOOD GOVERNANCE) From the description: "This book explores transformative governance reforms across nations, covering India’s civil service training, Mongolia’s administrative evolution, Korea’s anti-...
A Story of Resistance in the Age of Algorithmic Irregular Warfare
Dr. “Lumpy” Lumbaca of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies explores themes of technological overreach and human resilience in a piece published March 19, 2025, inSmall Wars Journal. InThe Sun Is Setting: A Story of Resistance in the Age of Algorithmic Irregular Warfare...
CSAG Information Paper: Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa “Profile Assessment”
Subject:Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa “Profile Assessment” Purpose: The aim of this paper is to provide an initial estimate of the likely trajectory of the Syrian government based on analysis of the public pronouncements over time of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the current president of the...
Transforming perceived disorganization into strategic strength
In her recent article in The Diplomat, “Myanmar’s Decentralized Resistance Is Too Resilient and Flexible to Crush,” Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd examines the unexpected durability of Myanmar’s resistance movement against the military junta. Contrary to past uprisings in 1988 and 2007, which were swiftly...
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Eastern Sentinel of India's Maritime Security
Captain Kamlesh Kumar Agnihotri, Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation in New Delhi and DKI APCSS alumni has published a new book, "The Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Eastern Sentinel of India's Maritime Security" According to the abstract: "In the context of its India's national...
Yoon’s Foreign Policy Falls Short of “Global Pivotal State” Vision
InForeign Policy, Dr. Lami Kim evaluates the foreign policy legacy of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in her article, “Yoon’s Disappointing Foreign-Policy Legacy.” Yoon, who was impeached and removed from office by the Constitutional Court on April 4, had pledged to transform South...
Security Nexus Perspective Calls for Stronger U.S.-India Defense Production Ties
A Security Nexus perspective, “Deterrence Needs a Factory: Fixing the U.S.–India Industrial Gap,” byShyam Tekwani, professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, argues that while strategic alignment between the United States and India has advanced, their defense...
CSAG Information Paper: The President’s Proposed Alternative for Gaza
Subject:“The President’s Proposed Alternative for Gaza” Purpose: This paper presents an initial analysis of possible implications for USCENTCOM given President Trump’s recent statement about taking over Gaza. Read the full paper. View other USCENTCOM Combined Strategic Analysis Group (CSAG...
CSAG Strategy Paper: “Iran’s Shadow Army: The PMF’s Growing Influence in Iraq”
Introduction: The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) is an Iraqi state security service that Iran has infiltrated and uses to exert significant influence in Iraq. Iran’s influence on the PMF enables Tehran to pursue its objectives in Iraq while obfuscating its actual involvement in Iraqi internal...
CSAG Strategy Paper: Lebanon at a Crossroads: Geopolitical Shifts, Sectarian Realignments, and the Path to Stability in the Post-Assad Era
Introduction: The collapse of the Assad regime marked a critical juncture in the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, precipitating a profound transformation in the region’s strategic architecture, particularly in Lebanon. Syria has historically functioned as Lebanon’s geographic, political...
CSAG Strategy Paper: Snapback, Standoff, Strike: Iran’s Converging Timelines
Introduction: The February 2025 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report reveals that Iran has intensified its nuclear program, openly violated prior agreements, and severely restricted IAEA monitoring. The IAEA notes that, “the significantly increased production and accumulation of high...
Alumni Publication: "Le nouveau décodage de la stratégie aérienne" by Dr. Zakaria Hanafi
NESA Center alumnus Dr. Zakaria Hanafi recently published a paper on 17 June 2025 through Geopolitique – the Moroccan Center for Geopolitical Analysis and Anticipation, titled “Le nouveau décodage de la stratégie aérienne.” Read the article. The views presented in this article...