Security Studies
New Vuving OpEd on Vietnam’s Strategic Partnerships
“Vietnam needs more than an upgraded U.S. partnership” is a new OpEd written by Dr. Alexander Vuving for Nikkei Asia. In this opinion piece, Vuving looks at the history of Vietnam’s role in strategic partnerships. “Hanoi’s web of strategic partnerships worked well in the post-Cold War...
OpEd: A Prescription to Revive the Myanmar Economy
ByMiemie Winn Byrd Approaching the third anniversary of its internal conflict, Myanmar is currently experiencing a precarious state of disarray within the military junta and its armed forces, teetering on the verge of collapse. Recent setbacks have dealt a severe blow to their morale. Major...
Pakistan National Defence University Seminar
From 11–15 May 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Foreign Study Tour delegation from the Pakistan National Defence University, comprising of 15 students and faculty led by their Chief Instructor, Major General Naeem Akhtar. The purpose of the program...
Palau Vice President Speaks About the Power of Women at the Women in Leadership Workshop
Palau, July 14-18, 2024 – The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) partnered to organize a Women in Leadership event in Palau. This five-day workshop brought together a diverse group of women from the Indo-Pacific...
Perry Center Alumni Gathering in Lima
The Perry Center and Marshall Center Alumni Committee successfully hosted an alumni event in Lima, Peru, on June 4, 2024. The event saw over 70 graduates from the Perry Center come together for an evening of reconnection and camaraderie while fostering a spirit of community among all attendees...
Perry Center and the Ministry of Defense of Ecuador Held Executive Seminar in Quito
The Ministry of Defense of Ecuador and the Perry Center held an Ecuador-United States Executive Seminar on “How to Strengthen National and Regional Security” from June 17-19 in Quito, Ecuador. The seminar addressed US and Ecuadorian national policies, strategies, and processes and the...
Perry Center and UNDEF Host Defense Governance Amid Complex Threats Course in Buenos Aires
From March 5-13, 2025, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, in partnership with the Argentinian National Defense University (UNDEF), hosted the Defense Governance Amid Complex Threats (GDAC) course in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The two-week course, which addressed the...
Perry Center Conducts First Mobile Strategy and Defense Policy Course in Guyana
From February 3 to 7, 2025, the Perry Center, in partnership with the Guyana National Defence Institute, delivered its mobile Strategy and Defense Policy (SDPm) course in Georgetown, Guyana. This course, designed to equip both civilian and military personnel with the tools to navigate complex...
Perry Center Honors Brigadier General Kioe A Sen with 2024 Excellence in Security and Defense Education Award
On January 23, Perry Center Director Dr. Paul J. Angelo presented the 2024 William J. Perry Award for Excellence in Security and Defense Education to Chief of Defense Brigadier General Werner Kioe A Sen in Paramaribo, Suriname. The Perry Award honors individuals and institutions whose...
Perry Center Participates in 3rd Annual International Congress on Hemispheric Security and Defense; Hosts Colombian Alumni Event
On February 26-27, 2025, the Perry Center participated in the 3rd Annual International Congress on Hemispheric Security and Defense: Challenges and Cooperation in a Context of Global Change, held in Bogota, Colombia. The two-day event, organized by the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano alongside...
Perry Center Professor Speaks at 2024 US-Mexico Forum hosted by UCSD
On April 30, 2024, Professor Celina Realuyo spoke on the fentanyl epidemic in the US and bilateral efforts to curb illicit fentanyl flows from Mexico in the US on the “Beyond Borders: Future Paths for Security Policies” panel at the US-Mexico Forum 2024 hosted by the UC San Diego. Other...
Philippine President Addresses Regional Security Challenges at DKI APCSS
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies held the sixth iteration of its DKI Speaker Series on November 19, featuring His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines. The Philippine President’s discussion resonated with the...
Philippine-Vietnam Yokohama Workshop Alumni Collaborate in a Webinar
The University of the Philippines’ (UP) Asian Center and the UP Political Science Department co-organized a webinar, “Vietnam’s Strategy: Power, Rivalry, China’s Diplomacy, and Economic Relations,” on August 1, 2024, via Zoom. Dr. Tina Clemente of the Asian Center and Dr. Aries Arugay, chair...
Philippines and Vietnam Track 2 Experts Discuss Shared Challenges
Increasingly sophisticated competition in the Indo-Pacific requires countries to harness whole-of-society efforts to protect their interests and enhance resilience. The Philippines and Vietnam are two countries heavily exposed to coercive activities, particularly in the maritime, economic, and...
Politics by Numbers: Plato’s Shadows Provide a Ray of Hope
“Politics by Numbers: Plato’s Shadows Provide a Ray of Hope?” by James R. Sullivan is the latest perspective article for Security Nexus. The paper examines how countries shape media narratives before military actions, focusing on the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and potential China-...
Post-Grad Senior Military Executive Engagement International NDU Fellows Welcome Dinner
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), hosted a welcome dinner as part of the "Post-Grad Senior Military Executive Engagement" for foreign African colonels and general officers attending the U.S. Senior...
Prof. Shyam Tekwani Participates in Counterinsurgency Communication Strategy Masterclass
Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Prof. Shyam Tekwani recently shared his expertise in the Communication Strategy Masterclass on Counterinsurgency held by the Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (...
Quadrilateral Critical and Emerging Technology Forum
From 16–18 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, thePacific Forum, andDaniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies(DKI APCSS) hosted theQuadrilateral Critical and Emerging Technology Forumin San Diego, California. The forum was sponsored by a...
Request for Submissions: Special Edition of Security Nexus Journal
TheSecurity Nexus Journal invites DKI APCSS faculty, alumni, and other security professionals to contribute to our upcoming special edition focusing on Regional Security and Climate Change. This edition explores the critical connections between climate change and security within the Indo-...
Royal Jordanian National Defense College Academic Kick-Off
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies continues to foster a strong partnership with the Royal Jordanian National Defense College (RJNDC). Deans Richard Wiersema and Charles Marks delivered a course of instruction from 6–10 October 2024 to 161 RJNDC students and faculty...
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Alumni Publication: "Military Professionalism at Crossroads: A Review of Ginsburgh’s Thoughts" by Lt Col Thokozani Chazema
On 22 March 2024, theNESA Center for Strategic Studies published NESA Center alumLt Col Thokozani Chazema's latest article,"Military Professionalism at Crossroads: A Review of Ginsburgh’s Thoughts." Introduction: Just like many other old soldiers, the feeling that professionalism is being...
Alumni Publication: "Women and Violent Extremism" by Charani Patabendige
On 20 March 2024,Modern Diplomacypublished NESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's latest article,"Women and Violent Extremism." "Extremism, terrorism and radicalization are inextricably interlinked yet have nuances. Nonetheless, all these concepts have become crucial since society is a victim...
Alumni Publication: "Sweden Joins NATO: Walk Towards Instability and Nuclear Paradox" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 23 March 2024,Global Strat View published NESA Center alumAsanga Abeyagoonasekera'sanalysis ofSweden joining NATO. "In the late nineteenth century, Rudolf Kjellén, a Swedish political scientist at the universities in Uppsala and Göteborg, coined the word “Geopolitik.” Geopolitics is a widely...
Faculty Publication: "'Positive Neutralism': Security Politics of Vision 2040 in Oman" by Dr. Gawdat Bahgat
NESA Center Professor Dr. Gawdat Bahgat authored a chapter in theItalian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) report,The Security Side of Gulf Visions: Adapting Defence to the Connectivity Age, published 25 March 2024. Introduction: In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states...
Alumni Publication: "After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 28 March 2024,The Diplomatpublished NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D'Souza's article,"After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia." "The focus on and understanding of ISKP’s core area in Afghanistan and Pakistan needs to be expanded to include the large...
Alumni Publication: "Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Beijing Visit an Invitation for Chinese Strategic Expansion" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 2 April 2024,Global Strat Viewpublished NESA Center alumAsanga Abeyagoonasekera'slatest Op-Ed, "Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Beijing Visit an Invitation for Chinese Strategic Expansion." "Six months before the presidential elections, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena visited China...
Alumni Publication: "SL’s econ. development & nat. security: Political stability essential" by Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage
On 2 April 2024,The Morningand published NESA Center alumna Kalpani Gunathilaka Danangalage's article,"SL’s econ. development & nat. security: Political stability essential." "Political stability is the cornerstone of a country's socio-economic development as it provides an environment...
Research Report: Power of Three: Role of Academia, Media & Think Tanks in Security Reform
The NESA Center, in collaboration with the think tankJinnah Institute(JI), published the research report "Power of Three: Role of Academia, Media & Think Tanks in Security Reform" following a day-long seminar hosted by both organizations on 13 September 2022 on "Academia, Media, and National...
Alumni Publication: "Comparative Security of the Maritime Flow of Petroleum-Based Energy" by Raghvendra Kumar
On 28 March 2024,Global Affairs Review published NESA Center alum Raghvendra Kumar's article, "Comparative Security of the Maritime Flow of Petroleum-Based Energy." "The security of the maritime flow of petroleum-based energy will be a critical determinant for both New Delhi and Beijing, while...
Alumni Publication: "India’s Long Road to Net-Zero" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 9 April 2024,The Diplomatpublished NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest Op-Ed on India's "green transition" titled"India’s Long Road to Net-Zero." "With ambitious targets, the green transition is a huge challenge for India," writesD'Souza. Read the full article...
CSAG Strategy Paper: "Panacea for Gaza"
Overview: The quest for stability in Gaza has long been a focal point of international attention, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Hamas conflict and the broader Palestinian issue. However, the traditional approach to addressing this complex challenge may be overly narrow in scope. It...
CSAG Information Paper: “Reawakening Threats: The Reemergence of Islamic State Amid Global Distractions”
Subject:"Reawakening Threats: The Reemergence of Islamic State Amid Global Distractions." Purpose: This paper examines the reemergence of Islamic State (IS) in the Middle East. IS continues its recruiting efforts, resulting in a steady trend of malign activities in the region, while the...
Alumni Publication: "Can India and the United States Bridge the Climate Gap?" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 13 April 2024, The National Interest published NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D'Souza's article,"Can India and the United States Bridge the Climate Gap?". "Both India and the United States have set ambitious 2030 targets for climate action and clean energy," writesD'Souza. Read the full...
Alumni Publication: "Locating Mozambique in India’s strategy for a gas-based economy: leveraging natural gas in transition to a greener future and energy security" by Raghvendra Kumar
On8 April 2024, theAustralian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs published NESA Center alumRaghvendra Kumar'sresearch article, "Locating Mozambique in India’s strategy for a gas-based economy: leveraging natural gas in transition to a greener future and energy security." ABSTRACT:...
Faculty Publication: "Do not Jettison Traditional Data Sharing in Maritime Domain" by Jeffrey Payne
On 11 April 2024, theInstitute for Security and Development Policypublished NESA CenterAssistant Professor Jeffrey Payne's article,"Do not Jettison Traditional Data Sharing in Maritime Domain." "The sea remains troubled by bad actors. Piracy, trafficking, and illegal fishing, among others,...
Alumni Publication: "Undemocratic Rule of Modi’s India is a Security Threat to South Asia" by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera
On 12 April 2024, South Asia Journal publishedNESA Center alumAsanga Abeyagoonasekera'slatest Op-Ed,"Undemocratic Rule of Modi’s India is a Security Threat to South Asia." "The undemocratic rule is not limited to Indian geography but has spilt over to India’s immediate neighbouring countries....
CSAG Strategy Paper: Central Asia – Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Stability
Overview: Central Asia stands at a critical juncture, subject to influence by various global powers and regional actors. The strategic landscape is characterized by a delicate balance of interests, including those of the United States, Russia, China, and the European Union. The region’s...
Faculty Publications in Issue 196 of Ara'a Magazine
On 31 March 2024, Saudi Arabia'sAra'a Magazine,which spotlights Gulf initiatives for regional security, published articles by two NESA Center faculty (in Arabic) in its 196th Issue. Professor Dr. Gawdat Bahgat explores the"Biden administration and the Middle East Crisis"while Professor David Des...
Alumni Publication: "The Importance of Political Literacy in South Asia" by Charani Patabendige
On 29 April 2024, theLondon School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) South Asia Centre publishedNESA Center alumnaCharani Patabendige's latest article on the importance of political literacy in South Asia. Overview: This year will see four democracies in South Asia— Bangladesh,...
Alumni Publication: "Meeting the Climate Crisis in Afghanistan" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 29 April 2024,The Diplomatpublished NESA Center alumnaShanthie Mariet D'Souza's latest article on the climate crisis in Afghanistan. "As the dilemma on recognition and assistance remains unresolved, Afghanistan will be subjected to a vicious cycle of conflict with climate change acting as a...