On October 8, 2020, the NESA Center hosted Qatari Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al-Thani, for a virtual discussion exclusive to NESA faculty and staff. NESA director, LTG Terry Wolff led the discussion. Ambassador Al-Thani began the event with opening remarks giving a general overview of U.S.-Qatar relations, and Qatar’s involvement Read More >
Iran policy
Strategic Survey Seminar “Iran and Middle East Security”
From 28 to 30 July, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Strategic Survey webinar on “Iran and Middle East Security.” The webinar—which featured numerous internationally-recognized scholar-practitioners—was intended for both American and foreign military officers and civilians working in U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. The daily topics Read More >
Iran Workshop Series: Domestic Dynamics and Economic Assessment
10 July 2020 NESA, in partnership with the Chatham House MENA Programme, held the second event of the Iran Workshop Series in which analysts and experts examined Iran’s domestic scene and the ongoing economic challenges impacting the country since the outbreak of COVID-19. Read meeting summary here. The views presented in this article are Read More >