CSAG INFORMATION PAPER By: LTC Kareem Ismail, EGY Army, CCJ5-G (CSAG), MAJ Vasile Nodis, ROU Army, CCJ5-G (CSAG), and Capt Caner Çiftci, TUR AF, CCJ5-G (CSAG) 24 March 2025 Subject: Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa “Profile Assessment” Purpose: The aim of this paper is to provide an initial estimate of the likely trajectory of Read More >
From 24–25 March 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies held an Israel Indo-Pacific Roundtable Virtual Workshop. The workshop was a continuation of an inaugural workshop launched on 27–28 March 2024, and provided a venue for participants from Israel and across the Indo-Pacific region to discuss shared interests, identify new areas Read More >
From 25–27 February 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies gathered over 40 participants from more than 15 partner and allied nations in San Francisco, CA, for a forum focused on technical and technological enhancements for maritime domain awareness and underwater domain awareness. The conversations ranged from discussions of protecting critical Read More >
CSAG INFORMATION PAPER By: LTC Syed Ali Safdar, Pak Army (CSAG/CCJ5) 21 February 2025 Subject: “Vital, Sensitive & Strategic Cooperation Pact between Russia and Iran” Purpose: This paper presents key points and analysis of the recent signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and Iran. Read the complete paper here. View other Read More >
CSAG STRATEGY PAPER COL Jerzy Kania, Polish Army (CSAG/CCJ5), LTC Karim Ismail, Egyptian Armed Forces (CSAG/CCJ5), and LTC Rene Berendsen, Royal Netherlands Army (CSAG/CCJ5) 24 February 2025 Introduction: The Hamas-Israel conflict, is deeply rooted in historical grievances, competing national aspirations, and regional power dynamics. At its core is the “Palestinian question” – the unresolved Read More >
View the NESA Center March 2025 Update focused on Maritime regional trends. The update also highlights September through December 2024 NESA Center programs and events, faculty and staff engagements, alumni contributions, and a calendar. NESA Region Trends: Maritime Following the Quad Leaders’ Summit on 21 September 2024, the Wilmington Declaration was issued which featured Read More >
On 12 February 2025, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Washington Seminar that featured Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn (USAF-Retired), 17th President of the National Defense University, as its keynote speaker. The seminar was marked by a gathering of distinguished guests, including past NESA Read More >
CSAG STRATEGY PAPER Vasile Nodis, MAJ, ROU AF (CSAG/CCJ5) 12 February 2025 Introduction: Despite nearly a decade of war in Yemen, the world has largely ignored the Houthis, with the conflict often labeled as “the forgotten war.” However, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, the Houthis have propelled themselves onto the Read More >
On 23 January 2025, Dr. Michael Sharnoff and Professor Anne Moisan hosted a virtual roundtable titled “The Post-Assad Era in Syria” with a MENA program Alumnus, Brigadier General Antoine Abisamra. His timely talk was based on his current fieldwork on the ground in Syria and his unique security background serving in various capacities, from Defense Read More >
NESA Center Alumni Publication Nimra Javed – NESA Center Alumnus serving as a Research Officer at the Center for International Strategic Studies AJK. Nimra holds an MPhil Degree in Strategic Studies from National Defence University, Islamabad. 3 February 2025 AI-driven strategies for counterterrorism and violent extremism hold immense potential due to AI’s ability to Read More >