Strategic Competition
Pakistan National Defence University Seminar
From 11–15 May 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Foreign Study Tour delegation from the Pakistan National Defence University, comprising of 15 students and faculty led by their Chief Instructor, Major General Naeem Akhtar. The purpose of the program...
Perry Center Alumni Gathering in Lima
The Perry Center and Marshall Center Alumni Committee successfully hosted an alumni event in Lima, Peru, on June 4, 2024. The event saw over 70 graduates from the Perry Center come together for an evening of reconnection and camaraderie while fostering a spirit of community among all attendees...
Qatari Diplomatic Institute Virtual Seminar
From 08-10 November 2021, Dr. Gawdat Bahgat led the Qatari Diplomatic Institute Virtual Seminar to help foster a shared understanding of the evolving strategic landscape in the Middle East and promote mutual cooperation. The seminar was attended by over 100 officials from the Qatari Ministry...
Recommendations from Papua New Guinea on How to Improve U.S. Posture in the Pacific
Excerpt: The Pacific Ocean is a place of many small countries that need to strategically cooperate, not compete, to survive. The best way forward is for all nations to cooperate with each other as they tackle the greatest threats and make the world a safer place. The U.S. and China have...
Religion in a Values-Based Approach to Strategic Competition
“Religion in a Values-Based Approach to Strategic Competition” is the title of a paper written by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Alfred Oehlers forSecurity Nexus. This article asks the question “Can we bring religious faiths and beliefs to bear in our strategic competition with our competitors?”...
Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Executive Leadership Program
From 23 September until 7 October 2022 the NESA Center, in partnership with Raytheon, conducted the eighteenth iteration of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces (RSADF) Executive Leadership Program. As in other programs, this course brings senior military officers (all on this specific program...
Senior Executive Seminar: Global & Regional Power Competition
From 15-19 November 2021, the Near East South Asia Center (NESA) hosted a virtual Senior Executive Seminar titled “Global and Regional Power Competition.” The seminar started off with welcomes from Course Director Dr. Michael Sharnoff, NESA Center Academic Dean Dr. Roger Kangas, and NESA...
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...
Strategic Competition in the Western Indian Ocean (Part II)
Earlier this summer, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies and the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies hosted a webinar on ”Strategic Competition in the Western Indian Ocean (Part II).” Their final report is now available online here. The event had over...
Strategic Competition, National Security and the Need for ‘Competitive Intelligence’
“Strategic Competition, National Security and the Need for ‘Competitive Intelligence’” is the title of a paper written by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Deon Canyon forSecurity Nexus. This article illustrates how Competitive intelligence lies at the center of any strategy to maintain political,...
Strategic Competition: Why Pakistan Matters
“Strategic Competition: Why Pakistan Matters,” is the title of an OpEd written by Dr. Saira Yamin for Security Nexus. This paper emphasizes the importance of the U.S. maintaining a strong relationship with Pakistan as strategic competition with China intensifies. Excerpt: It is worth...
Strategic Conversation Series: “The Need for a Transatlantic Plan on China”
The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies cordially invites you to attend a video webinar on the topic: “The Need for a Transatlantic Plan on China” On June 11,2021from 03:00- 04:00pm CEST. Register in advance for this webinar:https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/...
Terrorism and COVID-19: Are We Over-Estimating the Threat?
“Terrorism and COVID-19: Are We Over-Estimating the Threat?” is a new article by DKI APCSS professor Dr. Sam Mullins for the Small Wars Journal. In this article, Mullins looks at if and how terrorists are using the COVID-19 pandemic to further their goals. “There is an established...
The 6th Great Power Competition Conference
On 8 December 2022, the University of South Florida (USF), in collaboration with the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, held the 6th Great Power Competition (GPC) Conference titled“Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Central Region.” This conference...
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 Chinese Perspectives of the Korean Unification: Evidence from the Chinese Academic Publications
Professor Sungmin Cho’slatest peer-reviewed article entitled “The Chinese Perspectives of the Korean Unification: Evidence from the Chinese Academic Publications” was recently published by the Korea Observer. Here is the abstract of the article. “What are the Chinese perspectives on...
The Evolving Significance of Afghanistan in China’s Strategic Calculus: From an Insignificant ‘Backyard’ to a Consequential Geostrategic Hub
“The Evolving Significance of Afghanistan in China’s Strategic Calculus: From an Insignificant ‘Backyard’ to a Consequential Geostrategic Hub” is the title of a paper written by Dr. Atal Ahmadzai for Security Nexus. This article addresses how Afghanistan may shift its strategic outlook to meet...
The Future of Warfare and the Role of New and Emerging Technologies
NATO leaders have asked the Secretary-General to lead a forward-looking reflection on NATO’s future, NATO 2030. As part of this effort, NATO seeks to strengthen its engagement with civil society, youth and the private sector. This is why NATO is launching theNATO 2030: NATO-Private Sector...
The Post-COVID19 World: Globalization with Different Characteristics
“The Post-COVID19 World: Globalization with Different Characteristics” is a new paper co-authored by DKI APCSS professors Dr. Deon Canyon and Dr. Virginia Bacay Watson for Security Nexus. This OpEd speculates on how trade strategies combined with US-China strategic competition and the ongoing...
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CSIS Report: The Middle East’s View of the "China Model"
In September 2024, theCenter for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) published a reportof the CSIS Middle East Program, titled The Middle East’s View of the "China Model". U.S.-Chinese competition in the Middle East has been exacerbated by China’s increasing engagement in the region over...
CSAG Strategy Paper: The Impact of China’s Expansionism on the Region and Global Security
Introduction: Many argue China has become one of the world’s superpowers. However, China appears unwilling to fully assume responsibility for issues facing the world. Simply put, China seems more concerned with furthering its own interests than addressing the problems raging outside its...
CSAG Strategy Paper: Ceasefire Part 2 – Regional Escalation
Introduction: Since the U.S., together with Egypt and Qatar, started pushing for a ceasefire deal in May 2024, there have been times when a comprehensive ceasefire deal appeared close. However, as the situation in the region has evolved, it is becoming clear that objective is likely far off....