CSAG Strategy Paper: The Impact of China’s Expansionism on the Region and Global Security

CSAG STRATEGY PAPER LTC Junghyok Kim, ROK Army (CSAG/CCJ5) 5 December 2024   Introduction: Many argue China has become one of the world’s superpowers. However, China appears unwilling to fully assume responsibility for issues facing the world. Simply put, China seems more concerned with furthering its own interests than addressing the problems raging outside its Read More >

Drone combat in the RUS/UKR war and potential applications for the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR)

CSAG INFORMATION PAPER By: LTC Carmine Lombardi, ITA Army (CSAG/CCJ5) and LTC Mohammed Al-Hnaiti, JOR Army (CSAG/CCJ5)   21 November 2024 Subject: Drone combat in the RUS/UKR war and potential applications for the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Purpose: This paper presents the CSAG’s analysis regarding drone combat in the Russian-Ukrainian war and the possible Read More >

CSAG Strategy Paper: High Stakes on High Ground: The Golan Heights, a Zero-sum Game for Regional Dominance

CSAG STRATEGY PAPER Lt Col Richard Pecinka, CZE AF (CSAG/CCJ5), LTC René Berendsen, NLD Army (CSAG/CCJ5), LTC Ivan Puhalo, HRV Army (CSAG/CCJ5), and MAJ Vasile Nodis, ROU AF (CSAG/CCJ5) 20 November 2024   Introduction: The Golan Heights, a hilly 460 square mile (1,200 square kilometer) strategically vital plateau, was seized by Israel from Syria during Read More >

CSAG Strategy Paper: Afghanistan: Three Years Down the Road and Resurgence of Terrorism

CSAG STRATEGY PAPER CSAG/CCJ5 15 November 2024   Introduction: Three years into Taliban rule, the question of whether Afghanistan once again becomes a haven for international terrorism is fast becoming a reality. The possibility of terrorism operating again in, and from, Afghanistan, threatening the security of the U.S. and its allies and partners, should be Read More >

Strengthening Preventive Measures to Combat Trafficking for Forced Criminality Through Effective Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation in the Southeast Asian Region

NESA Center Alumni Publication Major Sandun Gunawardana – LL.B (Colombo), LL.M (KDU) & Attorney at Law, A Legal Officer in Ministry of Defence, Member of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force in Sri Lanka, and NESA Center Alumnus. 5 November 2024   ABSTRACT Traffickers exploit individuals by employing them in various legal or illegal enterprises Read More >

Women, Peace, and Security in the Arab Region

NESA Center Alumni Publication Dr. Eman Ragab – Director General of the Regional Expertise Centre for Combating Drugs and Crime in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNODC) at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences 25 October 2024   كيف استفادت الدول العربية من الأجندة الأممية للمرأة والامن والسلام؟ Read More >

October 2024 NESA Center Update Report

View the NESA Center October 2024 Update focused on Central and South Asia trends. The update also highlights April through August NESA Center programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar with upcoming events.   Central & South Asia Trends BANGLADESH Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed’s tenure ended on 6 August Read More >

Ceasefire Part 1 – Understanding Threat Perception

CSAG STRATEGY PAPER Sanna Stark (CF4), SWE Armed Forces (CSAG/CCJ5) 20 August 2024   Introduction: Despite many months of pressure from the international community regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, the level of hostilities and distrust remains high. It is therefore pertinent to keep in mind both the strategic objectives of sustainable governance solutions for the Read More >

Understanding the Iranian Threat Network

CSAG STRATEGY PAPER CDR Hubert Mróz, Polish Navy (CSAG/CCJ5) 29 July 2024   Introduction: The Iranian Threat Network (ITN) has emerged as a complex and multifaceted challenge in the CENTCOM Area of Operations (AOR). This strategic paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ITN, its models, significance, and the nuanced threat perceptions it Read More >

Human Trafficking

NESA Center Alumni Publication Major Sandun Gunawardana – LL.B (Colombo), LL.M (KDU) & Attorney at Law, A Legal Officer in Ministry of Defence, Member of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force in Sri Lanka, and NESA Center Alumnus. 30 July 2024   Today, human trafficking has become a heinous crime around the world. Many people Read More >