6–10 October 2024

“Royal Jordanian National Defense College Academic Kick-off” 6–10 October 2024

Deans Richard Wiersema and Charles Marks recently delivered a course of instruction to 161 RJNDC students and faculty in Jordan. The course focused on strategic propositions that shape the development of national security strategies, allow for strategic planning, and drive organizational change in large organizations.

October 2024

NESA Update October 2024

The October 2024 NESA Update highlights key trends in Central and South Asia and includes a review of NESA Center programs and events from April through August. This edition also showcases faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and includes a calendar of upcoming events.

Group photograph of seminar participants on steps of building.

October 9

“The Global Panorama of Transnational Threats: GPC, Terrorism & Crime” 9 October 2024

The NESA Center, in partnership with USAFRICOM, conducted Part II/II of the Transnational Threats Workshop series. The no-cost virtual roundtable discussion had 19 participants from ten countries in Africa, Central Asia, Latin America, and the U.S.

26 Sept

“Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs PME Engagement” 26 September 2024

The NESA Center recently met with the Peshmerga Chief of Staff where they engaged in discussions about the importance of Professional Military Education in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as the NESA Center's supportive role in helping regional partners strengthen their educational programs.

10-13 September

“Environmental Resilience & Preparedness International Dialogue” 10–12 September 2024

The NESA Center, in partnership with William & Mary’s Whole of Government Center of Excellence, conducted the first Environmental Resilience and Preparedness International Dialog in Washington, D.C., with twenty-one participants from thirteen countries.

4 September

“Engagement with the GD Center For Strategic Defense & Research Studies” 4 September 2024

The GD Center for Strategic Research and Defense Studies met with the NESA Center and the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations to discuss the role of think tanks in the policy process, think tank administrative challenges and operations, and the role that community engagement and outreach play in the success of an organization.

CSAG Papers

CENTCOM CSAG Papers

Perspectives published by International Officers from the Combined Strategic Analysis Group (CSAG) of the US Central Command Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate

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The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies is the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) regional center focused on enhancing security cooperation between the U.S. and the NESA region. The NESA Center team leverages practitioner and academic experience to provide a collaborative space for policymakers to advance security strategy and foster collaboration across borders.

NESA Center participants–comprised of foreign and defense policy professionals, diplomats, academics, and civil society leaders–come from the NESA region and beyond to engage in NESA Center seminars, workshops, and Track II diplomacy programs aimed at developing solutions for the region extending from North Africa across the Arabian Peninsula and into South Asia.