Cyber
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...
2024 Security Opportunities in the MENA Region Seminar
From 19–23 August 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a five-day seminar titled "Security Opportunities in the MENA Region" and was held in Washington, D.C. The event included 19 participants from 11 countries and provided a venue for partners to...
Cyber Security and Law Enforcement Seminar: "The Challenge of Cybercrime and 'Hacktivism'"
From 14–18 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted a Cyber Security and Law Enforcement Seminar titled “The Challenge of Cybercrime and 'Hacktivism.'” The five-day workshop was held in Washington, D.C. It was designed to help participants...
Cyber Security Seminar: Sharing Experiences
The NESA Center executed its first cyber security seminar from 12–15 June 2023 in Washington, D.C., titled “Cyber Security: Sharing Experiences.” Twelve countries from the MENA region were represented. Senior U.S. officials and think-tank representatives addressed the seminar. All...
The Downsides of Digital Revolution: Confronting Africa’s Evolving Cyber Threats
The recently published report, "The Downsides of Digital Revolution: Confronting Africa’s Evolving Cyber Threats," examines four kinds of cyber-enabled threats: organized crime, critical infrastructure sabotage, espionage/surveillance and armed conflict innovation. The report was sponsored by...
NESA Center Update: January – February 2024
The NESA Center January – February 2024 Update focuses on cyber trends. The update also highlights January through February NESA Center programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar with upcoming events. Regional Trends – Cyber...
Alumni Publication: "Fostering Social Media Literacy: Addressing Terrorism and Extremism in the Digital Age" by Charani Patabendige
On 02 July 2024, Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article titled "Fostering Social Media Literacy: Addressing Terrorism and Extremism in the Digital Age." "Social media has become more than a platform of entertainment. It has become a...