The Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs is undergoing a significant reorganization aimed at enhancing its logistics, organization, and processes. A dedicated team of senior leaders has been appointed to focus on these improvements while prioritizing the professional development of the entire force. As part of this effort, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Read More >
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with William & Mary University’s Whole of Government Center of Excellence, conducted the first Environmental Resilience and Preparedness International Dialog in Washington, D.C., from 10–12 September 2024. Twenty-one participants from thirteen countries participated in a unique program that brought together strategic planners, policy experts, Read More >
From 19–21 August 2024, the University of Tokyo hosted the second “San Diego Process” (SDP) in Tokyo, Japan with representatives of the Quadrilateral states for a discussion of critical and emerging technologies. Partners in the effort included the National Security College of the Australian National University (ANU), the Observer Research Foundation of India (ORF), the Read More >
On Wednesday, 4 September 2024, three Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officials from the GD Center for Strategic Research and Defense Studies, including the Director, COL (Ret.) Ahmed Alibrahim met with the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, D.C. Deputy Director COL David Lamm, USA (Ret.), Professor David DesRoches, Program Manager Read More >
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 >
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 >
From 22 July – 2 August 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted an Executive Seminar focused on how the maritime domain and new technologies are shaping the security environment of the Indo-Pacific. The seminar’s proceedings included conversations on autonomous/ unmanned systems, the maritime challenges associated with asymmetry, transnational criminality, Read More >
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, in partnership with the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS), hosted a welcome dinner as part of the “Post-Grad Senior Military Executive Engagement” for foreign African colonels and general officers attending the U.S. Senior Military Service Schools at National Defense University Class of 2024/25. The Read More >
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the annual Iraq Capstone event in Washington, D.C., from 22 July – 2 August 2024. A senior delegation of representatives from the Iraq interagency participated in a robust program comprised of best practices from senior United States professional military education programs, subject matter experts delivered content Read More >
The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies hosted a luncheon discussion on 31 July, 2024 at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, D.C., on the upcoming United States Presidential elections. Associate Dean Charles Marks moderated a conversation with Yuko Mukai, the Washington, D.C. correspondent for Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s national print newspaper, and Jonathan Landay, Read More >