2024 Security Opportunities in the MENA Region Seminar

From 19–23 August 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a five-day seminar titled “Security Opportunities in the MENA Region” and was held in Washington, D.C. The event included 19 participants from 11 countries and provided a venue for partners to listen, learn and brainstorm possible areas to strengthen trust Read More >

July 2024 NESA Center Update Report

View the NESA Center July 2024 Update focused on MENA region trends. The update also highlights February through March NESA Center programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar with upcoming events.   MENA Region Trends Arab-Israel Normalization: The Israel-Hamas war has paused but not ended Arab-Israel normalization efforts. The Abraham Read More >

2024 Air Command and Staff College Seminar

On 28 June 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted approximately 85 students and faculty from the Air Command and Staff College. The group convened at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., where they participated in a series of briefings and discussions. Dr. Gawdat Bahgat, a professor at the NESA Center, Read More >

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 strategies for addressing them.   Led by Dr. Gawdat Bahgat Read More >

IAEA: Algeria Elected as a Member of the Agency’s Board of Governors for 2023–2025 (Analysis)

NESA Center Alumni Publication Dr. Arslan Chikhaoui – Chairman of NSV Studies and Consultancy Center, Member of the Expert Advisory Council of the World Economic Forum and the “Track 2” Task Force of the United Nations System (UNCSR-1540), and NESA Center for Strategic Studies Alumni. 10 October 2023   Algeria was elected by the 67th Read More >

Security Opportunities in the MENA Region

Group photograph of seminar participants on steps of building.

From 21–25 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted an inaugural seminar focused on identifying security challenges in the MENA region and exploring potential opportunities for cooperation. The five-day seminar was titled “Security Opportunities in the MENA Region” and was held in Washington, D.C. The event included 23 participants Read More >