From 18–22 October 2021, the NESA Center conducted the Washington Embassy Orientation, attended by diplomats and defense attachés from over nineteen countries. This week-long orientation, titled “Working in Washington,” featured a range of speakers, including diplomats, national security professionals, academics, business leaders, and journalists. As newly arrived foreign government representatives in Washington, participants were advised Read More >
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Washington Embassy Orientation
October 19-23, 2020 – NESA held the FY21 iteration of its Washington Embassy Orientation for 53 foreign diplomats and defense attaches from 23 different countries, who began their posting at numerous embassies in Washington, D.C. The theme for the weeklong seminar was “How Washington Works,” and consisted of 10 sessions, in which a number of Read More >
Global Power Competition: Strategic Implications for the NESA Region
Gawdat Bahgat, NESA With more than a billion people and abundant natural resources, the NESA region (the Middle East, South and Central Asia) enjoys tremendous geopolitical and geo-economic advantages. Furthermore, the NESA region occupies a strategic location, connecting different cultures and civilizations. Little wonder that, since the dawn of history, global powers have been interested Read More >
Why do people vote for Donald Trump?
This is an extraordinary American election. The rise of Donald Trump, which has confounded all the experts, is the most remarkable characteristic of a remarkable political season, generating much angst, confusion, fury, and fear. Why is Donald Trump, a vulgar political outsider, receiving so much support? Why do people vote for him? A brief examination Read More >