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 >

Counterterrorism and Strategic Competition

NESA Center Alumni Publication Syeda Tahreem Bukhari and Abdul Basit 24 July 2024   Countering terrorism was the main agenda of U.S. foreign policy after the attacks of 9/11. The war on terror lasted for almost 2 decades costing 8 trillion dollars USD while more than 900,000 people lost their lives. However, the war on 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 >

Deterring the “Exquisite Diplomat”: Unpacking the Complexities of U.S.-Iran Deterrence Dynamics

CSAG STRATEGY PAPER CDR Hubert Mróz, Polish Navy (CSAG/CCJ5), COL Sayed Mohammed, Egyptian Army (CSAG/CCJ5), and LTC Rene Berendsen, Royal Netherlands Army (CSAG/CCJ5) 8 July 2024   Introduction: The effectiveness of U.S. deterrence against Iran and its allies varies across different realms of power. In the military realm, the U.S., particularly through CENTCOM, has been Read More >