Our Mission

To enhance security in the Near East and South Asia by building sustained, mutually beneficial relationships; fostering regional cooperation on security issues; and promoting effective communications and strategic capacity through free and candid interaction in an academic environment.

New from the NESA Center The NESA Center in New York City On 12 June, the NESA Center took its monthly "Washington Seminar" to New York for our first program aimed at the United Nations diplomatic community.  Held at the historic Union League Club with senior speakers from the Council on Foreign Relations and more than 25 foreign diplomats, this was a resounding success and we look forward to doing more. Executive Seminar Concludes On 26 June, the NESA Center ended its last ES for FY 2008 consisting of 39 mid-to-senior level NESA region military and civilian officials from 22 countries.  The next ES is scheduled for late October. NEW!!  Afghan Parliamentarians Visit DC June 16-20, , the NESA Center, the House Democratization Assistance Commission, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy) hosted Afghan parliamentarians and other officials in a visit to DC.  The second such visit, this program aims to introduce participants to U.S. policy formulation and legislative oversight of national security issues. Forthcoming Faculty Publication Dr. Fariborz Mokhtari writes on "Iran's 1953 Coup Revisited: Internal Dynamics v. External Intrigue" in the summer edition of The Middle East Journal (vol. 62, no. 3). Get a Snapshot of the Center See our trifold brochure explaining who we are and what we do.

NESA Center in JFQ Four NESA Center faculty and staff members have articles in the most recent issue of Joint Force Quarterly. Israel’s Survival Instincts and the Dangers of Nuclear Weapons in Iranian Hands         »  Dr. Richard L. Russell Battling Misperceptions: Challenges to U.S. Security Cooperation in Central Asia         »  Dr. Roger D. Kangas The Influence of Just War Perspectives: Implications for U.S. Central Command         »  Prof. Tyler Rauert, JD Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies: Building Relationships, Enhancing Security         »  Mr. John D. Lawrence U.S. Government Reports NEW!! Securing, Stabilizing, and Restoring Iraq--Progress Report:  Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed (June 2008) NEW!!  Combating Terrorism: Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds (June 2008).  Also read Congressional testimony here. NEW!!  Department of Defense:  Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq (June 2008) The Senate Intelligence Committee has just released the final Phase II report on prewar Iraq intelligence, focusing on public statements as well as the DOD Policy Office.  Chairman Rockefeller  and Vice Chairman Roberts issued statements about the report that differed sharply.

Building Relationships -- Enhancing Security Last Updated: 2July 2008