2–11 October 2023

“SANDU Faculty Development & Transformation Support Workshop” 2–11 October 2023

The NESA Center delivered a seven-day workshop for the Saudi Arabian National Defense University (SANDU) War Wing. The workshop to explored the Systems Approach to Training (SAT), Strategy, Strategic Communications, and Negotiations.

9–10 October 2023

“U.S.-Turkiye Track II Talks” 9–10 October 2023

The NESA Center in partnership with the Middle East Institute (MEI) held track II talks between the United States and Türkiye in Ankara. Roundtable discussions were held with senior Turkish officials and with the Turkish think-tank SETA.

5-6 october

“Sudan Orientation Program for the West Point Model Arab League” 5–6 October 2023

The NESA Center hosted the West Point United States Military Academy Model Arab League team at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. for an orientation program on Sudan.

4 October 2023

NESA IOR Digital Series with Dr. Thomas Lynch

NESA-AFRICOM Transnational Threats Part II/II: A Look at Shared Illicit Activities – 4 October 2023

The online round table was the last in the series of NESA-AFRICOM 2023 sessions. NESA-AFRICOM alumni logged in to discuss not only illicit activities but also initiatives and recommendations to combat this growing threat.

27-28 Sept

“The 8th Great Power Competition Conference” 27–28 September 2023

The Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, in collaboration with the NESA Center, held the 8th Great Power Competition Conference titled “The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare.”

21 September

“Omani Chief of Staff Sultan Armed Forces Program” 21 September 2023

The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies conducted a one-day program in Washington, D.C., with eight military officers from the Omani Chief of Staff Sultan Armed Forces.

11-15 Sept

“CTSES - Emerging Security Platforms in the Digital Age” 11–15 September 2023

The NESA Center hosted a Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar and engaged 32 participants from 22 countries on “Emerging Security Platforms in the Digital Age."

Group photograph of seminar participants on steps of building.

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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.