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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...

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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...

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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...

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DKI APCSS Supports the 5th Thai Senior Security Studies Program

The Royal Thai Armed Forces’ Strategic Studies Center of the National Defense Studies Institute (NDSI) recently hosted the fifth Senior Security Studies Program (SSSP). The intensive, one-week course for senior Thai security sector leaders was held in Bangsaen, Chonburi, and focused on the...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Dr. Miemie Byrd’s Latest Article for the Diplomat

Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd’s latest articleMyanmar is Not About to Become a ‘Fractured’ Statewas recently published byThe Diplomat.Her article looks at political linkages between the country’s resistance groups, and their determination to build a federal democracy. According to Dr. Byrd, despite...

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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...

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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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Dynamics of Countering Human Trafficking in South Asia and the Gulf Seminar

From 20–24 May 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Dynamics of Countering Human Trafficking in South Asia and the Gulf Seminar held at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. The seminar was designed to help participants assess, analyze, and...

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Engaging Transnational Security in the Heart of the Pacific

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) brought together senior-level security practitioners from more than 20 countries to explore transnational security issues and emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. DKI APCSS professor Dr. Jeremiah Lumbaca...

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Environmental Resilience and Preparedness International Dialog

The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with the College of William & Mary Whole of Government Center of Excellence, conducted the first Environmental Resilience and Preparedness International Dialogin Washington, DC from 10–12 September 2024....

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Every Taiwan Citizen a Resistance Member: Preparing for a Chinese Occupation

Dr.Jeremiah “Lumpy” Lumbaca, has a new article entitled “Every Taiwan Citizen a Resistance Member: Preparing for a Chinese Occupation” published by theModern War Instituteat West Point. In the article, Lumbaca creates a scenario where the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has successfully...

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Executive Seminar: Changing Regional Security Dynamics in the MENA Region

From 3–7 June 2024, in partnership with the Policy Center for the New South, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies held an executive seminar in Rabat, Morocco. The seminar aimed to address the principal challenges facing Middle Eastern nations, exploring diverse...

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Executive Seminar: Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, and Challenges in the MENA Region

From 9–13 December 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted an Executive Seminar entitled “Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, and Challenges in the MENA Region” in Washington, D.C. Led by Dr. Michael Sharnoff, the seminar focused on emerging dynamics in the MENA...

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Executive Seminar: Strategic Competition and Regional Cooperation

From 4–15 December 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the Executive Seminar (ES): “Strategic Competition and Regional Cooperation.” Throughout the two-week virtual event, the NESA Center hosted representatives from all over the world to discuss different...

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Exploring vulnerabilities in Papua New Guinea’s National Security

A recent paper by Francis Hualupmomi, Ph.D., published in Security Nexus and titled “System Perspective,” explores vulnerabilities in Papua New Guinea’s national security. The paper contends that these weaknesses are rooted in a complex governance structure with multiple stakeholders....

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Alumni Publication: "America and the 'War of Ideas' Against Islamic Extremism" by Ilan Berman

On 11 August 2023, the American Foreign Policy Council(AFPC) published the article"America and the 'War of Ideas' Against Islamic Extremism"byIlan Berman, a NESACenter alum and regular speaker for NESA Center programs. Berman's article is featured in AFPC's latest issue of its Defense Dossier...

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CSAG Information Paper: "Chinese-brokered Iran-KSA Détente, 'A Game-Changer or a Mirage?'”

Subject:Chinese-brokered Iran-KSA Détente, “A Game-Changer or a Mirage?” Purpose: To present CSAG’s analysis of the recent rapprochement between Iran and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) brokered by China. Introduction: The recent diplomatic agreement between Iran and KSA in March 2023 is a...

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CSAG Information Paper: "Deir ez-Zor: Critical Juncture in the Process Towards Syria’s Normalization"

Subject:Deir ez-Zor: Critical Juncture in the Process Towards Syria’s Normalization Purpose: To present CSAG’s analysis of the strategic significance of Deir ez-Zor in shaping the future of Syria. It reveals the growing interest of various actors operating in the region and their efforts to gain...

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Can Singapore unlock Africa’s green hydrogen potential?

On 15 September 2023,The Centre for African Studies at Singapore's Nanyang Technological Universitypublished NESA Center regular speaker Professor Michaël Tanchum's article"Can Singapore unlock Africa’s green hydrogen potential?" "Africa has a potentialto produce $1.06 trillion worth of green...

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Alumni Publication: "Indus Waters Treaty: Looking Back, Looking Ahead" by Uttam Kumar Sinha

On 21 September 2023,NatStrat published NESA Center alumUttam Kumar Sinha's article "Indus Waters Treaty: Looking Back, Looking Ahead." "The best option for India is to fulfill the IWT’s provisions, particularly on the western rivers. The Treaty allows storage up to 3.6 MAF and 13.4 lakh acres...

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Global Organized Crime Index 2023

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime released the Global Organized Crime Index 2023 whichfocuses on resilience and includes some newinteractivefeatures. The Global Organized Crime Index 2023 reveals the continuing rise of organized crime globally, with 83% of the world's...

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Alumni Publication: "Human Security Perspectives on Hate Speech" by Charani Patabendige

On 29 September 2023,Modern Diplomacypublished NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's latest article"Human Security Perspectives on Hate Speech." "Regardless of its nature, severity, or impact, hate speech is harmful and acts as a barrier to the well-being of our society," writesPatabendige...

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Alumni Publication: "Myths and Realities of ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan Under the Taliban" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza

On 29 September 2023,The Diplomatpublished NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's latest Op-Ed"Myths and Realities of ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan Under the Taliban." "The Taliban so far have done nothing to disrupt the employment of women in the unorganized sector, and may even have...

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Alumni Publication: "Unmasking Islamophobic Disinformation in the Aftermath of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attack" by Charani Patabendige

In her latest article,"Unmasking Islamophobic Disinformation in the Aftermath of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attack," published bytheGlobal Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET),NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige examines the shifting Sri Lankan threat landscape and the symbiotic...

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CSAG Information Paper: "ISIS Strategic Communication is Derailed"

Subject:ISIS Strategic Communication is Derailed. Purpose: An analysis of whether ISIS has changed its strategic communication (SC) messaging by purposefully decreasing its presence in mass media and social media, as a strategy, or whether ISIS has just adapted its SC approach to current...

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CSAG Information Paper: "Is CENTCOM Prescribing the ‘Suitable Medicine’ to Deter Iran?"

Subject: Is CENTCOM Prescribing the ‘Suitable Medicine’ to Deter Iran? Purpose: To present CSAG analysis of the recent deployment of additional US troops and assets in the Middle East (ME) to deter Iran, within the context of the current strategic and operational environment, and to draw...

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Alumni Publication: "Getting Real About the 'Global Coast Guard'” by Commander Kevin Duffy

The U.S. Naval Institute published NESA Center alum Kevin Duffy’s latest Op-Ed “Getting Real About the ‘Global Coast Guard'” in the October issue of Proceedings. "During the 2023 State of the Coast Guard address, the service’s Commandant, Admiral Linda Fagan, noted the United States Coast Guard...

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Faculty Publication: "Saudi Arabia plans to encourage the localization of American weapons and the manufacture of advanced weapons on its soil" by Professor Gawdat Bahgat

On 27 September 2023, Araa Magazine published NESA Center Professor Dr. Gawdat Bahgat's latest Op-Ed (in Arabic) for its October issue. The article, titled"Saudi Arabia plans to encourage the localization of American weapons and the manufacture of advanced weapons on its soil," focuseson the U.S.-...

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Alumni Publication: "Earthquake in Afghanistan: Natural disasters, international isolation, and Taliban incapacity" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza

On 18 October 2023, theMiddle East Institutepublished NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article "Earthquake in Afghanistan: Natural disasters, international isolation, and Taliban incapacity." "In natural disaster-prone Afghanistan, official familiarity with such calamities and...

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Alumni Publication: "China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Taliban’s Economic Dreams" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza

On 19 October 2023, The Diplomat published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article"China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Taliban’s Economic Dreams." "The specter of insecurity in Afghanistan has been replaced by a lack of governance and widespread incompetence. Investors from...

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Alumni Publication: "ANALYSIS: India’s Central Asia Outreach: Countering China’s Expanding Footprint" by Shanthie Mariet D’Souza and Bibhu Prasad Routray

On 30 October 2023, Mantraya published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D’Souza's analysis"India’s Central Asia Outreach: Countering China’s Expanding Footprint," which she co-authored withBibhu Prasad Routray. ABSTRACT: For the past couple of years, India has used several forums and...

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Alumni Publication: “Analysis of Money Laundering in Sri Lanka: A National Security Saboteur" by Charani Patabendige

On 30 October 2023, theInternational Journal of Security Studies & Practice at the University of North Georgia Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's article titled“Analysis of Money Laundering in Sri Lanka: A National Security Saboteur...

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NESA Center Update: May – June 2023

TheNESA CenterMay – June 2023 Updatefocuses onGulfregion trends. The update also highlights May through June NESA Center programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar with upcoming events. Regional Trends – The Gulf: All Gulf countries are...

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Faculty Publication: "Indo-Pacific reluctance and the gulf: an examination of maritime domain awareness as an influence shaping regional maritime security efforts" by Jeffrey Payne

On 08 November 2023, theJournal of the Indian Ocean Region published NESA CenterAssistant Professor Jeffrey Payne's paper"Indo-Pacific reluctance and the gulf: an examination of maritime domain awareness as an influence shaping regional maritime security efforts" in itsVolume 19, 2023 -Issue 1:...

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Gallup 2023 Global Law and Order Report

Gallup,a global analytics and advisory firm based in Washington, DC,released its 2023Global Law and Order Report, which outlines which countries scored the highest– and lowest – on its Law and Order Index. The index measures people's sense of personal security and experiences with crime and law...

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