Security Studies
Thailand National Security Council Engagement
On 23 July 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in collaboration with the College of International Security Affairs (CISA), convened a meeting in Washington, D.C., with representatives from the Thailand National Security Council. The session was led by NESA...
The 67th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Program
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security honored five individuals and one team at the 2023 Honolulu Pacific Federal Executive Awards ceremony. The 67th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Program and EXPO took place on May 5, 2023. This year DKI APCSS awardees are...
The 7th Great Power Competition Conference
On 7–9 March 2023, theGlobal and National Security Institute(GNSI) at the University of South Florida (USF), in collaboration with the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, held the7th Great Power Competition (GPC) Conferencetitled“The Current Rise of the Great Powers – The...
The 8th Great Power Competition Conference: “The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare”
From 27–28 September 2023, theGlobal and National Security Institute(GNSI) at the University of South Florida (USF), in collaboration with the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, held the8th Great Power Competition (GPC8) Conferencetitled“The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed...
The Changing Nature of Security in the Face of Climate and Environmental Disruption webinar is Now Online
The Security Nexus | Webinar on “The Changing Nature of Security in the Face of Climate and Environmental Disruption,” held on November 20, 2023, tackled the profound intersections between climate change, environmental crises, and global security. Hosted by Dr. James Minnich, a distinguished...
The Changing Security Dynamics in the Middle East Program
From 5–6 March 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a two-day program in Washington, D.C., to explore the history and significance of recent strategic changes in the Middle East, global and regional security dynamics, developments in-region and the economic...
The NESA Center Facilitates a Professional Military Education Program for the Bangladesh National Defense College and Bangladesh Embassy Staff
On 2 September 2025, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies welcomed 25 students and faculty from the Bangladesh National Defense College, along with seven officials and staff members from the Bangladesh Embassy, for a professional military education program in Washington, D.C....
The NESA Center Launches Online, On-Demand Courses for Alumni
On 23 May 2023, the NESA Center announced the launch of its online, on-demand courses for alumni through the GlobalNET Learning Management System (LMS). There are currently 26 courses available. The courses are self-paced and cover a wide range of security topics including Great Power...
The NESA Center Welcomes New Director Ambassador John Desrocher
We are delighted to welcome Ambassador John Desrocher as the new Director of the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies. With 35 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ambassador Desrocher brings a wealth of experience from his assignments across North Africa, the...
The Post-Assad Era in Syria with Brigadier General Antoine Abisamra
On 23 January 2025, Dr. Michael Sharnoff and Professor Anne Moisan hosted a virtual roundtable titled "The Post-Assad Era in Syria" with a MENA program Alumnus, Brigadier General Antoine Abisamra. His timely talk was based on his current fieldwork on the ground in Syria and his unique security...
The Quad: Opportunities to Advance Shared Goals at the Crossroads of the Indo-Pacific Workshop
From 10–12 July 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), along with its partner The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), hosted an Indo-Pacific themed program entitled“The...
The Revolution in Modern Air Attack and Air Defense: Drones, Missiles, Missile Defense, and Electronic Warfare
From 9–13 June 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies held a program titled “The Revolution in Modern Air Attack and Air Defense: Drones, Missiles, Missile Defense, and Electronic Warfare.” It was held virtually with about 111 participants from 30 countries....
Three Days of Strategic Impact: SELSIP 2025
The Senior Enlisted Leaders Symposium Indo-Pacific (SELSIP) 25-1, co-hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies andU.S. Indo-Pacific Command, brought together 50 senior enlisted leaders from 12 partner nations, five U.S. combatant commands, and all U.S....
Transnational Security Course 25-1: Shared Ideas in Adapting to Unprecedented Change
HONOLULU– In mid-July, the Transnational Security Course (TSC) 25-1 welcomed 37 senior executives from 27 locations around the world to the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) campus in Waikiki. The weeklong intensive program, specifically tailored for senior...
Transnational Security Course 25-2 – Mutual Understanding is Critical
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TSC bring senior leaders together to explore opportunities for cooperation
The Transnational Security Cooperation course is an in-depth executive education program designed to prepare senior security practitioners and military leaders to engage in cooperative security efforts that advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. Recently 38 senior leaders from 25 countries...
Tunisian National Defense Institute Security Seminar (Phase I of II)
In partnership with U.S. Africa Command, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted Phase I/II of theTunisian National Defense Institute (NDI) Security Seminarin Tunis, Tunisia, on 9 January 2024. Professor Anne Moisan covered a Strategic Policy Approach for...
U.S. Army War College Strategic Staff Ride Seminar
On 15 May 2024, fifteen U.S. Army War College students and accompanying faculty attended a two-hour seminar hosted by the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies. The students and faculty were in Washington, D.C. as part of the Army War College’s annual Strategic Staff Ride,...
U.S.-Turkiye Track II Talks
On 9–10 October 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with theMiddle East Institute (MEI),held Track II talks between the United States and Türkiye in Ankara. The U.S. delegation included Randa Slim (MEI), Robert Ford (former Ambassador to Algeria and...
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Chairs Inaugural Plenary Meeting of Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience
On October 7-8, 2024, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante chaired the inaugural plenary meeting of the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) in Honolulu, HI. National Armament Directors, and similarly positioned senior leaders,...
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Alumni Publication: "The UN Resolution on the Moroccan Sahara: A Milestone in Morocco’s History" by Moha Ennaji
On 3 November 2025,Morocco World Newspublished NESA Center alum Moha Ennaji's latest article,"The UN Resolution on the Moroccan Sahara: A Milestone in Morocco’s History." "The importance of this resolution unfolds on several levels – diplomatic, political, regional, and symbolic," writes Ennaji...
CSAG Information Paper: The Future of the Popular Mobilization Forces Law in Iraq
Subject: The Future of the Popular Mobilization Forces Law in Iraq Purpose: This paper is an analysis of the future of the Popular Mobilization Authority legislative bill, and highlights the level of risk associated with its adoption. Read the full paper. View other USCENTCOM Combined...
CSAG Information Paper: Iran and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Subject: Iran and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Purpose: This paper presents the result of the CSAG’s analysis of Iran’s narrative surrounding a potential withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Read the full paper. View other...
Alumni Publication: "High stakes in India’s refusal to send former Bangladesh PM to trial" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 3 December 2025,the Lowy Institute published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's latest article,"High stakes in India’s refusal to send former Bangladesh PM to trial." "A carefully worded extradition treaty means New Delhi can hedge its bets, but it should be prepared for blowback,"...
Security Nexus Perspective: The Potato Logic of Power – How Efficiency Forges Strategic Vulnerability
DKI APCSS ProfessorShyam Tekwanidraws a compelling parallel between Europe’s nineteenth-century potato dependency and the Indo-Pacific’s growing reliance on critical minerals in his latest Security Nexus Perspective, “The Potato Logic of Power.” Through the lens of history, Tekwani examines how...
Security Nexus Perspective: Strategic Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific – A Framework for Bolstering Civil-Military Readiness in Northern Australia
In their latest Security Nexus Perspective, Benjamin Ryan, Deon Canyon, Raelene Lockhorst, and Len Notaras present a comprehensive framework for strengthening civil-military resilience in Northern Australia to address the Indo-Pacific’s most challenging strategic environment since World War II. The...
Security Nexus Perspective: Looking Beyond the Region – Understanding Indo-Pacific Dynamics Through Latin America and the Caribbean
n her latest Security Nexus Perspective, DKI APCSS Professor Andrea Malji explores how China’s growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean impacts Indo-Pacific dynamics. By leveraging economic investments, infrastructure projects, and diplomatic engagement, China is expanding its global...
New Security Nexus Perspective: Ore and Autonomy – India’s Critical Minerals and U.S.-India Defense Cooperation
In his latest Security Nexus Perspective, DKI APCSS professorShyam Tekwaniexamines India’s critical minerals strategy and its implications for U.S.-India defense cooperation. The paper highlights India’s efforts to achieve industrial sovereignty through its National Critical Mineral Mission and...
Disinformation in the Transatlantic Arctic
We are pleased to highlight a new publication by our DKI APCSS alumna, Camilla Unsgaard, co-authored with partners from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada office and the Swedish Defence University. Titled "Disinformation in the Transatlantic Arctic", the publication examines how misinformation and...