NESA Center Alumni Publication
Alumni Publication: "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women's Economic Security in South Asia" by Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage
In July 2024, the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) published NESA Center alumna Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage's article titled "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women's Economic Security in South Asia." "Expanding economic opportunities for women has a...
Alumni Publication: "Confronting the Rise of Radicalization and Terrorism in Africa" by Hussein Solomon
NESA Center alumnus Dr. Hussein Solomon authored a chapter in the new book, "India-Africa: Building Synergies in Peace, Security and Development." The book represents an effort to present views on peace, security and development partnership between India and the African countries. India and...
Alumni Publication: "India’s Quest for Nuclear Energy: In Pursuit of Clean Energy Goals, Despite Protests" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 16 August 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "India’s Quest for Nuclear Energy: In Pursuit of Clean Energy Goals, Despite Protests." "New Delhi has failed to engage seriously with protests and proven unable to...
Alumni Publication: "The security aspect of illegal migration policies in North Africa" by Eman Ragab
In the Spring of 2024, PRISME (Pathways to Renewed and Inclusive Security in the Middle East) published NESA Center alumna Eman Ragab's article on the security aspect of illegal migration policies in North Africa. "North African countries occupy a central position in the complex issue...
Alumni Publication: "The Friction and Compulsions in Iran-Taliban Relations" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 23 August 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "The Friction and Compulsions in Iran-Taliban Relations." "Despite tension, the underlying mutual dependencies between Iran and the Taliban, and the evolving...
Alumni Publication: "Ballistic Missile Proliferation in Non-Nuclear States: The Origins of Ballistic Missile Programmes in the Middle East" by Karim El-Baz
In July 2024, Routledge published a book co-authored by Karim El-Baz, a NESA Center alumnus from Egypt, and Ali Ghanbarpour-Dizboni. The book, titled "Ballistic Missile Proliferation in Non-Nuclear States: The Origins of Ballistic Missile Programmes in the Middle East," is available for pre-...
Alumni Publication: "Libya’s Central Bank Crisis Reflects Its Broken System" by Tarek Megerisi
On 27 August 2024, Middle East Council on Global Affairs published NESA Center alum Tarek Megerisi's article titled "Libya’s Central Bank Crisis Reflects Its Broken System." "The North African country appears trapped in an endless cycle of dysfunction and malfeasance with no way...
Alumni Publication: "The Plight of Afghan Women Under the Taliban: No Respite in Sight" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 12 September 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article titled "The Plight of Afghan Women Under the Taliban: No Respite in Sight." "The Taliban are unleashing a legal onslaught to implement their vision for the country – for...
Alumni Publication: "As Tensions Escalate in the North, Israel’s Hellenic Alignment Becomes Ever More Important" by Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
On 9 August 2024, The Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security published NESA Center alum Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman's article titled "As Tensions Escalate in the North, Israel’s Hellenic Alignment Becomes Ever More Important." "Hassan Nasrallah's threats to broaden the scope of...
Alumni Publication: "Climate Change: Global focus and its security imperative" by Charani Patabendige
On 20 September 2024, The Morning published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article, "Climate Change: Global focus and its security imperative." "Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it is a pressing security threat demanding a global response....
Alumni Publication: "Turkey’s Expanding Strategic Space in the Indian Ocean Region" by Capt Sarabjeet S Pramar
On 19 September 2024, the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) published NESA Center alum Capt Sarabjeet S Pramar's article, "Turkey’s Expanding Strategic Space in the Indian Ocean Region." "Turkey is expanding its strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region through...
Alumni Publication: "Modi in the US: India’s Pursuit of Strategic Autonomy" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 25 September 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "Modi in the US: India’s Pursuit of Strategic Autonomy." "Indian policymakers have aimed to take advantage of the significant strategic and economic opportunities arising from...
Alumni Publication: "Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Adhere to CEDAW?" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 8 October 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: Will the Taliban Adhere to CEDAW?" "In 2003, Afghanistan ratified the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against...
Alumni Publication: "India-Germany Relations: A Unique Opportunity to Translate Intent Into Outcomes" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 31 October 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "India-Germany Relations: A Unique Opportunity to Translate Intent Into Outcomes." "India and Germany can become important poles of the new world order if they can channel...
Alumni Publication: "Strengthening Preventive Measures to Combat Trafficking for Forced Criminality Through Effective Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation in the Southeast Asian Region" by Major Sandun Gunawardana
On 05 November 2024, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies published alum Major Sandun Gunawardana's latest Op-Ed, titled "Strengthening Preventive Measures to Combat Trafficking for Forced Criminality Through Effective Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation in the Southeast Asian...
Alumni Publication: "Road to Malawi Defence Force International Peacekeeping and Other Expeditionary Deployments: Multiple Players with Multiple Interests" by Thokozani Andrew Chazema
On 13 November 2024, the Journal of Political Science and International Relations published the paper "Road to Malawi Defence Force International Peacekeeping and Other Expeditionary Deployments: Multiple Players with Multiple Interests." The paper was co-authored by John Stanley...
Alumni Publication: "India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango With the Taliban" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 13 November 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango with the Taliban." "The evolving Indian policy toward Afghanistan is either a drastic climb down from a moral high ground or...
Alumni Publication: "China-Pakistan’s ‘All Weather Friendship’ Gets Rebuff From Taliban" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 5 December 2024, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article, "China-Pakistan’s ‘All Weather Friendship’ Gets Rebuff From Taliban." "Beijing has sought to press the Taliban, on behalf of Pakistan, to deal with the TTP. The Taliban...
Alumni Publication: "Whistleblowing as a Catalyst for Social Sustainability: Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Combat Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka" by Charani LCM Patabendige
The Armenian Journal of Public Administration published NESA Center alumna Charani LCM Patabendige's latest paper titled "Whistleblowing as a Catalyst for Social Sustainability: Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Combat Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka." Abstract Bribery and...
Alumni Publication: "South Africa and the Ostrich Method of Counter-Terrorism" by Hussein Solomon
On 19 December 2024, the think tank Research on Islam and Muslims in Africa (RIMA) published NESA Center alumnus Hussein Solomon's latest article, "South Africa and the Ostrich Method of Counter-Terrorism." "The SSA [State Security Agency] stressed that it was following up on...