31 MARCH 2022

“Tunisian NDI Program” 21–31 March 2022

The NESA Center, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, held its eleventh annual Tunisian National Defense Institute (NDI) National Security Seminar for 48 senior government officials from 18 Tunisian agencies.

25 March 2022

“Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar” 21–25 March 2022

The NESA Center hosted a five-day virtual seminar titled “The Importance of Non-State Actors.” The sessions engaged with with 38 participants from 19 countries.

25 Mar

“NESA-IISS South Asian Security Forum in Bahrain” 25 to 27 March 2022

The NESA Center and its partner, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, co-hosted the sixth annual South Asian Strategic Forum in the Kingdom of Bahrain which brought together 40 participants for focused discussion.

23 March 2022

Speakers during the 2021 Bay of Bengal Workshop

“NESA Maritime Series: IOR Underwater Challenges Workshop” 21–23 March 2022

The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted a digital workshop that explored underwater security challenges in the wider Indian Ocean Region.

March 14

“SANDU Executive Seminar” 14–25 March 2022

The NESA Center hosted the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense Armed Forces Command and Staff College during the SANDU Executive Seminar. The visit provided the opportunity for collaboration with U.S. professional military education (PME) experts.

9 March 2022

“Inaugural Course for Saudi Arabia Armed Forces Command & Staff College” 17 January – 9 March 2022

The NESA Center presented multiple topics during the inaugural International Humanitarian Law 8- week Course for Saudi Arabia.

Executive Seminar: New & Emerging Security Challenges Speakers

27 FEB

“The Strategic Initiatives Office & The NESA Center Present SANDU Design” 27 February 2022

The design and all case deliverables will be reviewed by the Transformation Management Office over the next few months and presented to the Crown Prince later this year.

Image of Team celebrating teamwork and effort for SANDU

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

Our 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 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.

*** NESA has suspended in-person programs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but is conducting invite-only virtual seminars and events for the time being. Stay tuned for updates on future programs. ***