The NESA Center

The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies is the preeminent @DeptofDefense institution for building relationships in the NESA region. RT≠endorsement

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

On May 15, NESA hosted an engagement with the U.S. AWC Staff, bringing together participants for a focused discussion on the NESA Center’s role in advancing regional security cooperation and strategic dialogue across the Near East and South Asia regions. https://t.co/l1aCIB1Awz

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

From Apr 13-17, NESA hosted the Senior Executive Forum: “Cybersecurity, Supply Chains, and the Digital Stack” in Washington, D.C., bringing together 50 senior security professionals representing 35 countries. Read all about it here: https://t.co/MA6V3HouSY

[National Defense University @NDU_EDU]

NDU welcomed General Upendra Dwivedi, India's Chief of the Army Staff. 🏛️🇮🇳 ISMO Director Amb. Young and @TheNESACenter Director Amb. Desrocher met Dwivedi for discussions on #JPME and other issues. ⚔️ #NDUoutfront #GeneralUpendraDwivedi #India #NationalSecurity @AlumniNdu

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

From 1–8 Apr, NESA, in partnership with @USAfricaCommand, hosted the Tunisian National Defense Institute (TNDI) National Security Forum in Washington, D.C. Read all about it here: https://t.co/Gz1aXCKt7V

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

From 10–12 Mar, the NESA Center conducted the Indo-Pacific Oceans Workshop for 81 participants from over 30 countries, most of whom hailed from navies, coast guards, and national security institutions. You can read more details and access the report here: https://t.co/SU0B86ywfp

[State Department Economic Affairs @EconAtState]

DAS John Mills joined @TechDiplomacy and @DeptofWar's @TheNESACenter for a conversation on America's leadership in securing critical technology infrastructure.

The 🇺🇸 remains the partner of choice in advanced technology.

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

Check out NESA alumna @shanmariet’s latest piece for @Diplomat_APAC. #Taliban #Afghanistan

[Shanthie Mariet D'Souza @shanmariet]

My piece for @Diplomat_APAC on #women in #Afghanistan under the #Taliban after a field visit. It’s time #internationalcommunity finds ways of meaningful engagement #Entrepreneurship #PrivateSector #business #MSME #WomenSupportingWomen @Mantraya_Org @UN
https://t.co/XHSvAXVwWh

[Benjamin Blandin @MareNos42313152]

It has been a great pleasure to participate in the Indo-Pacific Oceans Workshop organised last week in Bangkok by the National Maritime Foundation (@nmfindia), @TheNESACenter and @ycapsjapan.

The workshop brought together a remarkable panel of experts from across the region to share experiences, exchange expertise, and explore ways to strengthen inter-agency cooperation.

[YCAPS @ycapsjapan]

🌊YCAPS was honored to partner with @TheNESACenter, @nmfindia and @APCSS to host the “Enhancing Information Fusion and Operational Precision Across Seams in the #IndoPacific” workshop in 🇹🇭

Read more👇
https://t.co/2WkKfmxpG9

@MarSec_Bradford @K__2010 @MareNos42313152 @HooCP

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

On 02 Sep, the NESA welcomed 25 students and faculty from the Bangladesh National Defense College, along with seven officials and staff members from the Bangladesh Embassy, for a professional military education program in Washington, D.C.
https://t.co/GlmyWBHgk2

[U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka @USAmbSL]

Honored to open the ‘Human Trafficking & Border Security’ seminar with @TheNESACenter. With participants from 16 nations—military, civilian & border experts—this regional effort highlights the need for whole-of-government & whole-of-region cooperation to disrupt trafficking networks, a critical transnational threat. My remarks: https://t.co/R7r67js7rA

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

Check out NESA alumna Tayyaba Khurshid's recent Op-Ed for @strafasia: https://t.co/s5QzsYFAKX

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

Take a listen to this conversation featuring NESA alumna @shanmariet on Afghanistan and India and other issues.

[Shanthie Mariet D'Souza @shanmariet]

Glad to have this useful conversation on #Afghanistan #indian #taliban #RegionalConnectivity #termezdialogue #tapi #CPEC #aid #development #China #Pakistan #USA #Stablization with @SangarPaykhar for #TheAfghanEyePodcast @Mantraya_Org
https://t.co/DWf2Yx4hRs

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

From Jul 27 to Aug 01, NESA hosted a delegation of 34 Iraqi General Officers and senior representatives from the Iraqi security-related ministries for a Capstone seminar. Read more about it here: https://t.co/fFrYxGKI4K

[Aymen Al-Faisal | أيمن الفيصل @AymenAlfaisal]

Today marks the conclusion of the “Iraqi General Officer Capstone Course” 21 July - 1 August 2025 organized by the @TheNESACenter at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.
It was a remarkable opportunity to participate over the course of two weeks alongside distinguished Iraqi security leaders and officers from various national institutions.
Many thanks to the Near East South Asia Center and the National Defense University for their commitment to building bridges of cooperation and fostering mutual understanding in support of stability and shared progress. 🇮🇶🤝🇺🇸

[The NESA Center @TheNESACenter]

Check out NESA alumnus @seljuk3's latest book chapter: "Turkey and India in Asian Geopolitics: A Complex Relationship between Two Rising Powers in a Multipolar World".
https://t.co/sbEAzciX8P

[SETA @setavakfi]

A delegation from the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies - the preeminent U.S. Department of Defense institution for promoting security cooperation, based at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. - visited SETA. During the meeting, participants engaged in a constructive discussion on Türkiye’s foreign policy and evolving geopolitical dynamics. The conversation further encompassed key issues related to the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Far East.

Washington’daki Ulusal Savunma Üniversitesi bünyesinde yer alan ve ABD Savunma Bakanlığı’nın güvenlik iş birliğini teşvik eden önde gelen kurumu olan Yakın Doğu ve Güney Asya Stratejik Araştırmalar Merkezi’nden (@TheNESACenter) bir heyet, SETA’yı ziyaret etmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen görüşmede, Türkiye dış politikası ve değişen jeopolitik dinamikler üzerine yapıcı bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Ayrıca Ortadoğu, Orta Asya ve Uzak Doğu’ya ilişkin temel meseleler de ele alınmıştır.