NESA Center Alumni Publication
Alumni Publication: "The Invisible Trap" by Major Sandun Gunawardana
On 15 December 2023, the NESA Center published Sri Lankan alum Major Sandun Gunawardana's educational comic book, “The Invisible Trap.” Major Gunawardana created the comic book to enhance awareness of Anti-Human Trafficking around the globe. Read the 16-page comic book [PDF] Script by...
Alumni Publication: "Fragility in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, Expanding China’s Geopolitical Ambition" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 7 December 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's article "Fragility in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, Expanding China’s Geopolitical Ambition." "Does fragility matter in geopolitics? Does China exploit fragility in vulnerable...
Alumni Publication: "Afghanistan Left Out of Global Climate Change Conversation" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 19 December 2023, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "Afghanistan Left Out of Global Climate Change Conversation." "Afghanistan under the Taliban was once again shunned from the COP28 climate change conference," writes D'Souza. Read...
Alumni Publication: “Combating Online Falsehoods: Striking a Balance Between Freedom of Expression and National Security in Sri Lanka" by Charani Patabendige
In December 2023, the Sri Lanka Military Academy Journal published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's analysis, "Combating Online Falsehoods: Striking a Balance Between Freedom of Expression and National Security in Sri Lanka." Patabendige's research article is from page 15 to 26...
Alumni Publication: "Reimagining Agriculture as a Culprit and Victim of Climate Change in the Global Village" by Lt Col Thokozani Chazema
On 28 December 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published NESA Center alum Lt Col Thokozani Chazema's article, "Reimagining Agriculture as a Culprit and Victim of Climate Change in the Global Village." ABSTRACT: Climate is an important factor in agricultural production....
Alumni Publication: "U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Unraveling Complexities, Forging a Shared Future" by Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit
On 29 December 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published the Op-Ed, "U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Unraveling Complexities, Forging a Shared Future," authored by alumni Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit. "While Pakistan may not hold the status of an equal partner to the...
Alumni Publication: "2024: What to Expect in Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza recently authored a piece on what to expect in Afghanistan in 2024, which was published in The Diplomat magazine's 110th issue cover story, "2024: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific," on 1 January 2024. The January 2024 issue identifies major...
Alumni Publication: "The Plight of Deported Afghans" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 15 January 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "The Plight of Deported Afghans," on "an unending refugee and humanitarian crisis the world seems to have forgotten." "The unrelenting season of forced homecoming continues for Afghans who...
Alumni Publication: "The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order: A Book Critique" by Lt Col Thokozani Chazema
On 19 January 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published NESA Center alum Lt Col Thokozani Chazema's critique of Samuel P. Huntington's 1996 book The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order – a thesis which argues people's cultural and religious identities...
Alumni Publication: "Dangers of disinformation" by Eman Ragab
On 16 January 2024, alAhram Weekly published NESA Center alumna Eman Ragab's latest article on the dangers of disinformation. "A new report is drawing attention to the dangers of misinformation and disinformation to societies worldwide," writes Ragab. Read the full article...
Alumni Publication: "Counterpiracy Lessons for the Current Crisis in Yemen” by Commander Kevin Duffy
The U.S. Naval Institute published NESA Center alum Kevin Duffy’s latest Op-Ed, “Counterpiracy Lessons for the Current Crisis in Yemen,” in the January 2024 issue of Proceedings. "Over the past two months, international attention has been increasingly drawn to the waters...
Alumni Publication: "Impasse at Torkham: Pakistan’s Border Closure a Pressure Tactic on the Taliban" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 20 January 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "Impasse at Torkham: Pakistan’s Border Closure a Pressure Tactic on the Taliban." "Pakistan is leveraging the border as a tool of pressure to secure its political interests vis-a-...
Alumni Publication: "Challenges Faced by UN Peacekeepers" by Charani Patabendige
On 27 January 2024, Modern Diplomacy published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article, "Challenges Faced by UN Peacekeepers." "United Nations Peacekeepers are playing a crucial role in facilitating world peace. In an environment where the threat landscape is...
Alumni Publication: "Defending National Security: Uniting Against Corruption and Bribery with Whistleblower Empowerment" by Charani Patabendige
On 24 January 2024, the Sri Lanka Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's paper, "Defending National Security: Uniting Against Corruption and Bribery with Whistleblower Empowerment," in the INSS Defence Review 2023 Volume VI....
Alumni Publication: "Online Safety Bill & Operation Justice: Sri Lankan Democracy under Attack" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 6 February 2024, the Institute for Security and Development Policy published NESA Center alum Asanga Abeyagoonasekera's Op-Ed, "Online Safety Bill & Operation Justice: Sri Lankan Democracy under Attack." "Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Security has become the ‘Ministry...
Alumni Publication: "Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis: Addressing Drivers of Conflict" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 10 February 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis: Addressing Drivers of Conflict." "Helping Afghans deal with climate-induced emergencies could aid in addressing the drivers of unending conflict and...
Alumni Publication: "The competition for influence in the Americas is now online" by Celina Realuyo
On 12 February 2024, Atlantic Council published NESA Center alumna Celina Realuyo's latest article on how the PRC and Russia are exploiting emerging technologies and cyberspace in the Americas, titled "The competition for influence in the Americas is now online." This publication is...
Alumni Publication: "Afghanistan’s Truncated Capacity to Respond to Natural Disasters: Isn’t it Time for the International Community to Step In?" by Dr. Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 19 February 2024, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs published NESA Center alumna Dr. Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article, "Afghanistan’s Truncated Capacity to Respond to Natural Disasters: Isn’t it Time for the International Community to Step In?" "Following the capture...
Alumni Publication: "New face of warfare: How law is changing the battlefield" by Charani Patabendige
On 18 February 2024, The Morning published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article, "New face of warfare: How law is changing the battlefield." "The tactics and strategies of wars have drastically changed resulting in a change in the threat landscape. War at present is not...
Alumni Publication: "Terrorism and transnational crime" by Eman Ragab
On 13 February 2024, alAhram Weekly published NESA Center alumna Eman Ragab's latest article, "Terrorism and transnational crime." "What are the reasons behind the increasing links between terrorist activities and transnational organised crime groups?" asks Ragab. Read the full...