Security Studies
Countering Violent Extremism and the Role of Community Policing: Best Practices 2024 Program
From28 January – 1February2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a program in Kathmandu, Nepal, titled“Countering Violent Extremism and the Role of Community Policing: Best Practices.”The seminarwas designed to help participants evaluate and analyze the...
CSC 23-3: Fellows Navigate Uncertainty with Courage
In a world marked by evolving geopolitical security challenges, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) hosted the Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) course 23-3 in Honolulu, bringing together 108 Fellows from over 30 countries in the Indo-Pacific region...
CSC 24-2 Graduation: A Journey of Cooperation and Leadership
“This part of my life is happiness,” said Divya Rai, reflecting on her experiences at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in Honolulu. Rai was among 123 Fellows from 40 countries who completed the Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC24-2) course on June...
Currents Magazine: Fostering Discussions on Regional Stability and Security
HONOLULU – The latest edition of Currents magazine, the official publication of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), is now available. This winter’s edition, themed “Fostering Discussions on Regional Stability and Security,” features Philippine President...
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...
Defense Security Cooperation University Military Officer NESA Center Orientation
On Thursday, 27 July 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies welcomed three U.S. military officers who attended the Defense Security Cooperation University’s (DSCU) seven-week training and education program, which includes the Fundamentals and Application of Security...
Developing Hawai’i’s Relationships with Indo-Pacific – Part One: Point Counterpoint
DKI APCSS’ Dr. Srini Sitaraman recently appeared onThink Tech Hawai’i’sspecial series “Developing Hawai’i’s Relationships with Indo-Pacific – Part One: Point Counterpoint.” The show was hosted by the former Governor of Hawaii, Mr. John Waihee. Other panelists included journalist Christopher...
Director Gumataotao Delivers Insights on the Indo-Pacific Region at Nauru Government’s Ambassador’s Retreat
Peter Gumataotao, director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, was invited as a special guest speaker for the Nauru government’s ambassadors’ retreat held in Cairns, Australia from June 28-30. During the retreat, Nauru’s ambassadors, who work in foreign affairs...
Director Gumataotao Retires from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center Russell Bailey to Serve as Acting Director
This week the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies bid aloha toretired Rear Admiral Pete Gumataotaoafter six years as the Center’s director. A native of Guam, he joined the Center in 2018 after 37 years of active duty service, including eight years as a U.S. Navy flag...
DKI APCSS Hosts Defense Industrial Base Resilience Workshop
As supply chain issues garner headlines around the world, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies hosted a high-level workshop entitled “Building Collective Defense Industrial Base Resilience.” The two-day workshop was held in Honolulu January 18-19, 2024. DKI APCSS...
DKI APCSS Hosts its Largest In-Person Course with 157 Fellows
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies recently concluded itsIndo-Pacific Orientation Course (IPOC)23-3, from Nov. 13-17. This event marked a milestone in the center’s history as its largest in-person course, with 157 Fellows participating. Holding the course entirely in...
DKI APCSS Hosts RIMPAC 24 Senior Leaders Symposium
Nearly 100 Senior Leaders participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise visited the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies for a symposium on strategic security issues within the Indo-Pacific. The day-long event held on the 2ndof July, included Keynote remarks...
DKI APCSS Participated in the Galle Dialogues
Earlier this month, the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies participated in the annual Galle Dialogues.Retired U.S. Navy CaptainWade Turvold, DKI APCSS Dean of Admissions and Business Operations, served as a moderator for the Maritime Domain Awareness panel at the...
DKI Speaker Series with Philippine President Marcos this Sunday
The Daniel K. Inouye (DKI) Speaker Series returns this Sunday, featuring His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines. He will discuss regional developments, the Philippines’ security challenges, and the critical role of the Philippine-U.S....
Dr. Alex Vuving’s Interview on High-Tech Supply Chains and the US-Vietnam Upgrade
In a recent interview with TheDiplomat, Dr. Alexander Vuving, a professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, discussed the unexpected upgrade in U.S.-Vietnam relations. Contrary to expectations, the partnership skipped the “strategic partnership” level and was...
Dr. Alexander Vuving on Rapid Changes in Vietnam
Dr. Alexander Vuvinghas contributed a chapter to the new book “The Evolution of Vietnamese Foreign Policy in the Doi Moi Era” by Börje Ljunggren and Dwight Perkins, eds., His chapter is on “Vietnam: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Economy, Society, and Political Order. According to the book’s...
Dr. Byrd Briefs Members of Japan’s Upper House
DKI APCSS’ Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd recently briefed the Members of Japan’s Upper House on the current situation in Myanmar. The meeting was convened and hosted by MP Mr. Masaharu Nakagawa, the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee to Support Myanmar Democracy; Chair of the General Meeting of...
Dr. Jeremiah Lumbaca Advocates for a New Irregular Warfare Approach in the Indo-Pacific
In a recent article titled “Irregular Warfare Strategy to Counter CCP Activities in Indo-Pacific,” Dr. Jeremiah “Lumpy” Lumbaca proposes a comprehensive irregular warfare strategy that could allow the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to disrupt the Chinese Communist Party’s malign activities and the...
Dr. Sungmin Cho Discusses South Korea’s role in a Taiwan Contingency on the CSIS Podcast
DKI APCSS professor Dr. Sungmin Cho recently appeared on the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) podcast titled “South Korea’s Role in Taiwan Contingency.” The popular podcast can be found on YouTube. Dr. Sungmin Cho is a professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific...
DSCU Security Cooperation Organization NESA Center Orientation and Regional Briefing
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies welcomed 18 students from the Defense Security Cooperation University’s (DSCU) seven-week Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Operations Course. Academic Dean Roger Kangas, supported by Assistant...
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Faculty Publication: "The internal splits that threaten the Taliban’s rule" by Hassan Abbas
On 28 July 2023, Chatham House published NESA CenterDistinguished Professor Hassan Abbas's latest article"The internal splits that threaten the Taliban’s rule" for its The World Today issue. "Dogmatically and brutally, the Taliban are learning to govern – but growing tensions between Kandahar...
Alumni Publication: "The Politico-Military Crisis in Niger Intensifies the Risk of Blowing up the Sub-Saharan and North Africa Regions" by Dr. Arslan Chikhaoui
On 6 August 2023, the NESA Center published alumnusDr. Arslan Chikhaoui's Op-Ed on the latest crisis in Nigerand its impact on the regional scale, titled"The Politico-Military Crisis in Niger Intensifies the Risk of Blowing up the Sub-Saharan and North Africa Regions." "The new reshaping of the...
Alumni Publication: "New technologies will allow Indo-Pacific states to build ‘sovereign maritime domain awareness’" by David Brewster
On 3 August 2023, The Strategist published NESA Center alumnus David Brewster's Op-Ed"New technologies will allow Indo-Pacific states to build ‘sovereign maritime domain awareness.’" "A multi-faceted technological revolution is bringing MDA within reach of even the smallest of countries,...
Faculty Publication: "Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: A contrarian view" by David Des Roches
On 26 April 2023, Azure Strategy published NESA Center ProfessorDavid Des Roches's Op-Ed "Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: A contrarian view" on whatthe Beijing-brokered Saudi-Iran agreement reveals about the Middle East roles of the U.S. and China. "The resumption of Saudi-Iran diplomatic relations is...
J5 Academic Paper: “NEOM City: Integrated Campaigning and Competition with China”
Abstract: NEOM City is a planned futuristic metroplex that serves as a $500 billion cornerstone of the Vision 2030 strategic framework that reduces Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil and diversifies its economy. Currently, USCENTCOM does not have a plan to capitalize on what will become a regional...
Alumni Publication: "2 Years of Structural Violence and Humanitarian Crisis Under the Taliban" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 16 August 2023, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's Op-Ed "2 Years of Structural Violence and Humanitarian Crisis Under the Taliban." "Since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban have entrenched themselves in power and common Afghans have been driven...
NESA Center Update: April – May 2023
TheNESA CenterApril – May 2023 Updatefocuses onCentral and South Asiaregion trends. The update also highlights April through May NESA Center programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar with upcoming events. Central & South Asia Trends: A...
Alumni Publication: "Hidden Horrors: Online Child Pornography" by Charani Patabendige
On 16 August 2023,Asia Pacific Security Magazine (APSM) published NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's article"Hidden Horrors: Online Child Pornography" on child pornographylaws, national security implications, and challenges. "Child pornography is often viewed as a moral or criminal offence...
Alumni Publication: "The Fall of a Nation: A Story of Resilience and Hope" by Mustafa Aryan
On 18 August 2023, two years after the Taliban seized control of Kabul,Salzburg Global Seminar published NESA Center alumMustafa Aryan's article"The Fall of a Nation: A Story of Resilience and Hope" in which herecounts the vividmemories he hasof the Afghan government collapse. Aryan's piece...
CSAG Strategy Paper: "The Russian War's Impact on Global Order"
Overview: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has challenged established international norms and principles. The annexation of Crimea and subsequent full invasion of Ukraine violated Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which are fundamental principles of international law. The conflict...
The Niger Coup and Turkey’s Military Industrial Complex in Africa
On 23 August 2023, The Turkey Analyst published NESA Center regular speaker Professor Michaël Tanchum's article"The Niger Coup and Turkey’s Military Industrial Complex in Africa." "The recent military coup in Niger marks the point of no return for the unraveling of France’s dominant economic and...
Alumni Publication: “More Than Just a Boundary Dispute: The Regional Geopolitics of Saudi-Yemeni Relations” by Fadhl Al-Maghafi
NESA Center alumFadhl Al-Maghafi authored a thesis titled“More Than Just a Boundary Dispute: The Regional Geopolitics of Saudi-Yemeni Relations” for theSchool of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. Abstract: This thesis questions whether the territorial solution reached...
Alumni Publication: "The Taliban’s Afghanistan: Retribution, Refugees, and Violent Extremism" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 29 August 2023,The Diplomatpublished NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's latest Op-Ed"The Taliban’s Afghanistan: Retribution, Refugees, and Violent Extremism." "An overwhelming element of vengeance continues to drive the Taliban’s policies, as illustrated by continued reports of...
Alumni Publication: "Boats of Bengal: The United States Must Step Up" by Commander Kevin Duffy
In July, the U.S. Naval Institute'sProceedings Magazinepublished the article"Boats of Bengal: The United States Must Step Up" by NESA Center alumCommander Kevin Duffy, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired). Duffy writes that there is an "urgent need for change in the Bay of Bengal and the adjacent Andaman...
The Rise of Generative AI and the Coming Era of Social Media Manipulation 3.0
The RAND Corporationrecently published a research report titled "The Rise of Generative AI and the Coming Era of Social Media Manipulation 3.0: Next-Generation Chinese Astroturfing and Coping with Ubiquitous AI." The authors argue thatU.S. adversaries can use generative AI for social media...
Alumni Publication: "Psychological Motives Behind Investing in Pyramid Schemes Jeopardising Security" by Charani Patabendige
On 12 September 2023,Ceylon Todaypublished NESA Center alumna CharaniPatabendige's latest article titled"Psychological Motives Behind Investing in Pyramid Schemes Jeopardising Security." "Pyramid schemes jeopardise the security of the country economically, financially as well as it has social...
Alumni Publication: "High Time for Multi-Track Dialogues between Greece and Turkey" by Antonia Dimou
On 12 September 2023,Modern Diplomacypublished NESA Center alumnaAntonia Dimou'slatest Op-Ed titled"High Time for Multi-Track Dialogues between Greece and Turkey." "...we can encourage and support our leaders in going down the road of completing the basis of peaceful and fruitful neighborly co-...
Alumni Publication: "Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 11 September 2023, the Institute for Security and Development Policy published NESA Center alumAsanga Abeyagoonasekera'spolicy brief titled"Amid Reports on Chinese Expansion of Bases, Sri Lanka Unveils SOP: Need for a Reality Check?" ABSTRACT: India has realized it cannot possibly balance...
Alumni Publication: "An ambassador arrives: China tangos with the Taliban in Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 18 September 2023, the Middle East Institute published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's brief analysis"An ambassador arrives: China tangos with the Taliban in Afghanistan" in its weekly newsletter/blogMonday Briefing. "The Taliban regime, which recently welcomed the new Chinese...
Alumni Publication: "Hobson’s Choice for India in Taliban-Held Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
On 19 September 2023,The Diplomatpublished NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's latest Op-Ed"Hobson’s Choice for India in Taliban-Held Afghanistan." "When it comes the question of engaging with the Taliban, New Delhi favors a cautious middle path," writesD’Souza. Read the full article...