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Annex A: Seminar Descriptions The programs defined herein are provided as examples. The government has the lead in planning and executing all programs. Contractor requirements are supporting roles. This list is subject to change at any time as the mission dictates.

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A1. Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies Seminars:

EXECUTIVE (2) AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE SEMINARS

These NESA Center programs provide the foundation to build and enhance the NESA Center mission. NESA holds Executive Seminars (ES) for leaders in the grades of lieutenant colonel and colonel and their civilian equivalents, and Senior Executive Seminars (SES) for flag and general officers, ambassadors, ministers and other senior leaders. Topics include the American national security structure and process, the current and future regional strategic environment, counterterrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, strategic communications and disaster management. These off-the-record, not-for-attribution seminars encourage a frank, candid, and open exchange of views under Chatham House Rules. Seminars generally contain 35-40 participants from 19-23 countries, including the United States. Plenary sessions bring in outside speakers, including senior

U.S. government officials, academics, specialists from think tanks, as well as NESA faculty and experts. These experts help frame broad issues and generate thinking and discussion. Faculty lead small breakout groups, prompting frank discussions, analysis and cooperation to reach solutions to current security issues. In addition, NESA introduced a series of themed Executive Seminars, some functionally based such as "Strategic

Communications" and others regionally based such as "Eurasia Challenges and Issues", and have experimented with English Only and Arabic Only programs to better meet the needs of our growing regional partners.

Estimated number of participants: 150.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 30 Speakers, and 30 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 34.

COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL THREATS (CTT) EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR SEMINARS

Designed for career practitioners dealing with a range of transnational threats, these workshops seek to build capacity and enhance regional partnerships. NESA sponsors two CTT seminars per year, including one for senior executives. Key themes include: defining regional terrorist threats; assessing regional, sub-regional, and national responses; tools, strategies and best practices for combating terrorism, criminal gangs, and other non-state actors;

strategies for enhancing national and regional cooperation; and a case study/ capstone experience. Participants have the opportunity to present individual case studies and to meet with senior officials, Capitol Hill staffers, lobbyists, and others to learn how they formulate policy. A wide range of experts on regional affairs, transnational threats, U.S. policy, and strategic issues share their thoughts and ideas within plenary sessions and focused breakout groups. In addition, we have expanded our programs to focus on a more targeted audience with themed CTT programs such as "Good Governance, Social Justice, and Rule of Law "drawing from regional justice ministries, military protection of regime units and relevant rule of law ministries and "Central Asia and the NESA Region: Cooperation in Combating Transnational Threats" analyzing bilateral, regional, and international efforts to manage and deter transnational threats specifically in the region of South and Central

Asia. This allows NESA to quickly respond to strategic changes and needs in our region with tailored programs.

Estimated number of participants: 90.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 20 Speakers, and 20 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 28.

U.S.-SOUTH ASIA LEADER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (NESA-HARVARD) (ODC)

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The NESA Center in cooperation with the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

(Harvard Kennedy School or HKS) launched a new program called the U.S.-South Asia Leader Engagement

Program in the spring of 2011. The program brings approximately 15 senior officers each from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and approximately 7 senior officers from the U.S. together in an academic environment at

Harvard Kennedy School and at NESA Center. The program builds around a one-week session at Harvard followed by a four-five day session in Washington, DC, culminating in a certificate ceremony. The focus is to facilitate discussions among participants on current regional/sub-regional security issues. The purpose of the program is to build trust and understanding between rising military and government leaders, as well as key academics and influencers, to create fora that can withstand the ups and downs of shifting political relationships.

Estimated number of participants: 30-45.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 5 Speakers, and 10 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 7.

STRATEGIC FORUM SERIES (ODC)

The Strategic Forum series brings together a small, hand-selected group of NESA Alumni from across the spectrum of government, as well as from the "whole of society." The venues focus on issues sub-regionally based with a more active role for our regional partners as panelists and speakers throughout the program. Small working groups focus on creating/fine-tuning "Recommendations" for the U.S. and regional governments in a Track II-like style.

Estimated number of participants: 30-45.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 10 Speakers, and 10 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 3-5.

WASHINGTON SEMINAR SERIES

NESA hosts monthly Washington Seminars for an audience composed primarily of diplomats and military officers assigned to Washington, D.C. The seminar’s purpose is to encourage informal and constructive dialogue among these senior national security professionals of disparate backgrounds and perspectives. This event, open to all diplomats from countries with a strategic interest in the NESA region, attracts ambassadors, defense attachés, deputy chiefs of mission and political counselors representing NESA-region embassies in Washington.

Estimated number of participants: 240.

Estimated Academic Support: 1 Facilitator, 6 Speakers, and 6 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 3.

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INTERNATIONAL MILITARY OFFICERS FORUM

Working with USCENTCOM, NESA hosts in Washington, DC, a biannual seminar focusing on strategic issues for the Senior National Representatives from U.S. coalition partners, NATO, and other countries. These seminars deal with current issues, policy formation, as well as national and international perspectives. We have expanded the program to take advantage of the NESA Alumni created in this program and continuing their education back at CENTCOM or other locations. A NESA faculty assigned to CENTCOM will direct Graduate-level one day

Senior National Representative Seminars to continue our active engagement with these Alumni.

Estimated number of participants: 60.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 10 Speakers, and 10 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 14.

US, PAKISTAN, AND AFGHANISTAN PROGRAMS

NESA Center holds a series of bilateral and trilateral seminars to foster relationships between Afghanistan

(ODC), Pakistan (ODC) and the United States. One-week trilateral seminars are conducted with participation from the Afghanistan National Army and Police forces and the Pakistan Army concentrating on border security issues. One-week Pakistan military seminars introduce senior leaders of the Pakistan Armed Forces to the U.S.

Government’s national security structure/apparatus and to overcome the “trust deficit” between the U.S. and

Pakistan necessary to achieve mutually supportive regional and international security. Building on the success of these programs NESA is expanding the initiative to programs dealing bi-laterally and regionally with India, as well as Nepal.

Estimated number of participants: 20 - 25.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 7 Speakers, and 7 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 10.

WASHINGTON NEW EMBASSY ORIENTATION PROGRAM

In response to suggestions from local embassies, each year the NESA Center conducts a week-long orientation program specifically designed for those diplomats and military attachés who have been recently assigned to

Washington, D.C. The overall theme of this program is “How Washington Really Works." Individual sessions introduce the structure and dynamics of the U.S. national security policy-making process and the interaction of various executive and legislative actors involved in day-to-day security decision-making. These sessions are presented by former senior U.S. Government officials and veteran observers of the Washington scene in a non-attribution setting. The program includes both sessions at the NESA Center and field trips within Washington.

Estimated number of participants: 35 – 50.

Estimated Academic Support: 1 Facilitator, 10 Speakers, and 5 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 5.

REGIONAL NETWORK OF STRATEGIC CENTERS/RNSC (ODC)

The RNSC brings together academic institutions from countries in the Near East and South Asia region several times a year to expand strategic dialogue on issues of critical common concern. It expands regional cooperation by promoting sustained strategic dialogue, conducting collaboratively developed research, and disseminating

The programs defined herein are provided as examples. The government has the lead in planning and executing all programs. Contractor requirements are supporting roles. This list is subject to change at any time as the

4 of 13 8/11/2015 published analyses to assist policymakers and defense educators. Intended as a partnership with the countries of the NESA region, the RNSSC currently enjoys co-sponsorship from the Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis, National Defense College, Pakistan; the Center for Strategic Research (SAM) in Turkey; the

Center for Strategic Studies, Royal Jordanian National Defense College, Jordan; and the Institute for Defense

Studies and Analyses, India. Other Centers from around the region have taken a leading role in chairing the four standing working groups and other projects of the Network. The Network conducts business through traditional face -to-face meetings and working group activities and virtual activities, including information sharing, online publications/periodicals, online curricula, discussion/chat features, and a content/resource library. In addition, the

Network fosters opportunities for horizontal collaboration on various research topics among its affiliated institutions.

Estimated number of participants: 100 – 120.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 10 Speakers.

Estimated Program Days: 3 – 5.

Tunisia NDI Visit

The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies will conduct a National Security Seminar in

Washington, DC for the Tunisia National Defense Institute. The event will be conducted by NESA in partnership with US Africa Command, the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and it is designed to discuss security issues of mutual concerns in the region.

Estimated number of participants: 35 – 45.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 10 Speakers, and 7 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 10.

Border Security Solutions: Effective Technology (Sandia Labs; ODC) PART II

Brief Description: This is the second part to a series of three year workshops tying North Africa-Sahel efforts to on-going border efforts in the Levant and the MESIS, Center of Excellence in Jordan. Goal is to build practical capacity, border problem solving and networking among border experts in the Mediterranean and Sahel, and possibly establish a center of excellence in North Africa. Interpretation in Arabic and French will be provided.

Location: Amman, Jordan

Estimated number of participants: 20.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitator, 10 Speakers/Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 2-4.

Radicalization: ISIS, Refugees and Youth Workshop (In region; ODC)

Brief Description: Increased allegiance to ISIS is spreading throughout the North African and Sahel region. With extensive ungoverned regions and long established criminal networks, the broader linking of national/sub-regional terrorist groups is increasing. Too often forgotten, refugees and the radicalization of youth are an increasing security issue in North Africa and the Sahel. Whether long established post-conflict camps or the increased illegal and desperate movement of peoples across the Mediterranean, this increased phenomena is posing a security and humanitarian crisis throughout the region. Interpretation in Arabic and French will be provided.

Location: In Region

Estimated number of participants: 30.

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Stopping Arms and Trafficking Workshop (In region; ODC)

Brief Description: Immediately after the revolution in Libya, increased movement of illegal arms caused havoc throughout the Mediterranean. However, with extremists/terrorist groups brazened in the region by ISIS’s success, this is especially a growing concern for countries in the region and immediately surrounding Libya.

Interpretation in Arabic and French will be provided.

Estimated number of participants: 15 -30.

Defense Institution Building (In region; ODC)

Brief Description: The goal is to expand this element to security sectors, focusing on practical ways to establish protocols/institutionalize coordination, cooperation, and collaboration, especially in the realm of intel/info sharing among security interagencies, as well as across national borders. Corporate models will also be introduced. Interpretation in Arabic and French will be provided.

Estimated number of participants: 15 - 30.

Illicit Commons: Grey Market and Government Control Workshop (In region; ODC)

Brief Description: Corruption, bribery and illicit/informal economies thrive in border areas often with tacit approval or a “blind eye” by national governments. While illegal, these economies often provide the only economic livelihood for populations in disenfranchised area of the country, and even supported by various national “subsidized” programs; a better governmental solution is needed. Interpretation in Arabic and French will be provided.

Estimated number of participants: 25 - 35.

Wrap-Up Capstone Workshop: The Best of FY16 Priorities and Recommendations

(In region; ODC)

Brief Description: At the end of each FY, NESA and ACSS will recap in a Workshop topics, initiatives and recommendations to a group of Alumni from previous NESA and ACSS workshops. The goal is to institutionalize the recommendations that stand out. Interpretation in Arabic and French will be provided.

Estimated number of participants: 25-35.

Track II and Director Directed Programs (TBD; ODC)

NESA Center conducts numerous Track II Programs with the University of Ottawa, the University of California at Loa Angles, The Hoover Center at Stanford University and the International Institute for Security Studies. All of these programs are partnership programs with the majority of them being conducted in the NESA Center

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6 of 13 8/11/2015 region. Director Programs are programs developed by the director in response to trending or changing world situations provided at the direction of a Combatant Commander or directly from or approved by DOD. These programs offer the USG flexible cost-effective access and cooperation with senior policy and decision-makers throughout the NESA region and worldwide.

Tentative various locations: OCONUS AND CONUS (Varies).

Estimated number of participants: 150 – 250.

Estimated Academic Support: 5 Facilitator, 20 Speakers/Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 50.

A2. Africa Center Programs:

The programs defined herein are provided as an example. The government has lead in planning and executing all

ACSS programs. Contractor requirements outlined in this PWS are supporting roles. This list is subject to change at any time as the mission dictates.

SENIOR LEADERS SEMINAR on “Strategic Approaches to Countering Violent Extremism in Africa”:

This two-week Senior Leaders Seminar provides a forum for high-ranking military officers and civilian officials from over 28 African countries, the United States and the international community to outline strategic responses to multifaceted and interrelated security threats across the continent, critically assess the efficacy of national and regional strategies to counter violent extremism, and explore options for productive collaboration and partnership in Africa’s security sector. Program is a forum for high-ranking African professionals and their international counterparts to critically evaluate strategic-level responses to security threats related to violent extremism across the continent. Findings, recommendations, key conclusions and recommendations are captured in a post-event

Program Summary. The resident seminar invites 60 high-ranking military and civilian officials from 28 African countries, the United States and Europe to this two week seminar held in Washington D.C. Follow-on non-resident workshops would be held in Mauritania and in Uganda.

Tentative location: CONUS.

Estimated number of participants: 60

Estimated Academic Support: 5 Facilitators, 6 Speakers, and 2 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 13

SOUTHERN AFRICA BORDER SECURITY WORKSHOP: This five-day workshop strengthens strategic leadership in the design, management and implementation of border security initiatives by providing senior military and civilian officials from 14 southern African countries a forum to critically evaluate strategic responses to border security threats across the continent. The program is delivered in partnership with

ARMSCOR (South Africa), the Department of Defense, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and the State

Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement. Participants interact with a number of experienced thematic/regional experts, draw out lessons from case studies and examine ways to apply the concepts and lessons to problem-solving in their respective countries, and in the Southern Africa Development

Community (SADC) region. The program is structured around plenary sessions and small discussion group sessions facilitated by expert teams of both African and non-African scholars/practitioners. Participants also complete an interactive simulation exercise. Findings, recommendations, key conclusions and recommendations

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7 of 13 8/11/2015 are captured in a post-event Program Summary. The working languages for this seminar are English, French and

Portuguese. The resident workshop is a five-day seminar to be held in South Africa. A bilateral non-resident workshop in South Africa would be tied to the program dates. Follow-on non-resident workshops would be held in Botswana and in Senegal.

Tentative location: OCONUS.

Estimated number of participants: 75.

Estimated Academic Support: 5 Facilitators, 6 Speakers, 2 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 13

EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC) REGIONAL ACADEMIC OUTREACH PROGRAM: During a

July 2014 workshop on countering illicit trafficking and irregular threats, Africa Center alumni in East Africa intended to create the first-ever regional alumni chapter in Arusha, Tanzania. The Chapter’s coordinators have expressed interest that it serve as a three-way communication vehicle, ensuring open lines of communication between ACSS and, by extension, the broader U.S. Government; the EAC Headquarters; and the EAC member states. This regional program includes a day of consultation, a daylong workshop, and a post-workshop session on the EAC Early Warning mechanism. The consultation include meetings with EAC Leadership and the Nyerere

Research Center, followed by a half-day meeting with representatives from the five alumni chapters and the EAC to discuss the establishment of the EAC Regional Alumni Community Chapter and other strategic planning issues. This three-day resident program, held in partnership with Africa Center’s East African Community

(EAC) alumni Chapter and alumni representatives of the five EAC member nations, Participation will be limited to 45-50 regional participants, comprised of country delegations from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and

Uganda. The program is held 3-7 August 2015 in Arusha, Tanzania.

Tentative location: OCONUS (Tanzania).

Estimated number of participants: 45

Estimated Academic Support: 0 Facilitators, 0 Speakers, 2 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 3

MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY WORKSHOP SERIES: These three-day workshops strengthen strategic leadership in the design, management and implementation of maritime safety and security (MSS) initiatives by providing senior military and civilian officials from 22 African countries a forum to critically evaluate strategic responses to maritime criminal threats across the continent. The workshops are delivered in partnership with USAFRICOM and the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law

Enforcement. In previous years, the Africa Center hosted a series of sub-regional workshops on maritime safety and security in both the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean. The continuation of this series of workshops synthesizes findings from previous events and seeks to chart out a detailed framework for strategic-level responses to some of the challenges already identified. The series is structured around plenary sessions, small discussion group sessions facilitated by expert teams of African and non-African scholars/practitioners, brief-back sessions, interactive simulation exercises. The FY15 series is comprised of three resident programs: the

Gulf of Guinea MSS Workshop (Zones D and E) to be held in Cameroon; the Gulf of Guinea MSS Workshop

(Zone F) to be held in Ghana; and the Maritime and Energy Security Workshop to be held in Tanzania. Follow-on non-resident workshops would be held in Nigeria (Zone E) and Côte d’Ivoire (Zone F), and in Kenya.

Tentative location (varies): OCONUS

Estimated number of participants: 45

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NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN SECURITY SECTOR LEADERS: This three-week seminar provides a forum for promising mid-career military and civilian officials from eligible African countries to be grounded in the principles of ethical leadership and examine strategic responses to conventional and unconventional security threats across the continent. The seminar is designed to meet the needs of Africa's next cadre of security sector leaders. The series is structured around plenary sessions, small discussion group sessions facilitated by expert teams of African and non-African scholars/practitioners, brief-back sessions, interactive simulation exercises.

The working languages for this seminar are English, French, and Portuguese. The resident program invites mid-ranking military and civilian officials from eligible African countries to this three week seminar. A sub-set of participants with an emphasis on gender and civil-military balance are retained for 2 days to participate in a

“Women in Peace & Security” forum requested by and funded through U.S. Africa Command. Two follow-on non-resident workshops would be held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Madagascar.

Tentative location: CONUS (Washington D.C.).

Estimated number of participants: 60

Estimated Academic Support: 6 Facilitators, 10 Speakers, 10 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 21

MALI SECURITY SECTOR GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: This four-day bilateral workshop strengthens strategic leadership in the design, management and implementation of security sector governance initiatives by providing senior Malian military and civilian officials a forum to critically evaluate security sector governance frameworks, whole-of-government national security strategy development, and harmonize strategic responses to shared threats in and around Mali. The workshop invites senior military and civilian officials from Mali.

Military, police and gendarmerie participants hold the rank of colonel and above (or the equivalent). Civilian participants have security-related portfolios and include heads of departments, parliamentarians and senior diplomats. Representatives from the U.S., Europe and relevant international institutions are also invited. The program is structured around plenary sessions and small discussion group sessions facilitated by an expert team of both African and non-African scholars/practitioners. Participants also complete an interactive simulation exercise. Findings, recommendations, key conclusions and recommendations are captured in a post-event

Program Summary. The working languages for this seminar are English and French.

Tentative location: OCONUS (Tanzania).

Estimated number of participants: 45

AFRICAN EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE: This three-day dialogue provides a forum for accomplished military and civilian security sector leaders from 13 African countries, the AU and 7 regional organizations to provide insights into strategies to address specific regional security threats across the continent. African participants have an opportunity to dialogue with senior U.S. officials and develop collaborative approaches to addressing shared security concerns. The program focuses on a specific regional theme (previous dialogues have considered the efficacy of regional security initiatives introduced by the African Union). Participants interact with a number of experienced thematic/regional experts, draw out lessons from case studies and examine ways to apply the concepts and lessons to problem-solving in their respective countries/sub regions. The program is conducted in a

Davos-style round-table format, with ‘catalysts’ leading off with brief introductory comments that are followed

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9 of 13 8/11/2015 by a moderated discussion. Dialogue is facilitated by experienced scholars/practitioners, both African and non-

African, post-event Program Summary. The working languages for this seminar are English and French. The resident program invites experienced, high-ranking military and civilian officials from eligible African countries to this three-day dialogue held in Washington, D.C. 10-12 March 2015. Follow-on non-resident workshop to be held in Ethiopia with the AU / International Alumni Chapter.

Tentative location: CONUS/OCONUS.

Estimated number of participants: 25.

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitators, 3 Speakers, 6 Panelists.

AFRICA LOGISTICS CAPACITY WORKSHOP: This four-day workshop, requested by USAFRICOM, helps strengthen strategic leadership in the design, management and implementation of logistics systems required to support security interventions, peace support operations and humanitarian assistance in Africa. The first iteration of this workshop was held in FY14, focused on the Horn of Africa. The workshop feature a series of roundtable discussion sessions, plenary sessions, experienced moderators, African and U.S. experts, and post-event Program Summary.

Tentative location: OCONUS (TBD)

Estimated number of participants: 25

Estimated Academic Support: 1 Facilitators, 0 Speakers, 3 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 4

PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS WORKSHOPS: In previous years, the Africa Center hosted regional workshops on peacekeeping operations in different parts of the continent. These workshops synthesize findings from these programs and seek to chart out a detailed framework for strategic-level responses to some of the challenges already identified. At the request of U.S. Africa Command, these Africa Center resident programs will be tied to regional ACCORD exercises. This series of four (4) four-day workshops help strengthen strategic leadership in the design, management and implementation of peace support initiatives by providing senior military and civilian officials from eligible African countries a forum to critically evaluate strategic responses to border security threats across the continent. This workshop series is structured around plenary sessions, small discussion group sessions facilitated by expert team of African and non-African scholars/practitioners, experienced thematic/regional experts, and a post-event Program Summary.

Tentative location: OCONUS (Namibia, Liberia, Zambia)

Estimated number of participants: 45

Estimated Academic Support: 2 Facilitators, 0 Speaker, 4 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 16 (4 4days/each)

AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY SECURITY CHALLENGES COURSE: This four-day introductory-level course is designed to equip U.S. government practitioners with enhanced knowledge of the key threats and challenges that dominate the African security landscape as well as the key actors, policies, and programs that influence the continent’s strategic environment. This seminar also prompts thinking about the way ahead and the future trends and strategies necessary to promote security on the continent. This course is comprised of a series of

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10 of 13 8/11/2015 plenary sessions, each with a lecture and question-and answer period. The lectures will be given by experts brought in from the USG, academia, policy-focused think-tanks and non-governmental organizations.

Tentative location: CONUS (Washington, DC)

Estimated number of participants: 40

Estimated Academic Support: 0 Facilitator, 2 Speakers, 2 Panelists.

AFRICAN DEFENSE ATTACHÉ’S COURSE: This four-day course is designed to equip African defense attachés assigned to the United States with an introduction to U.S. government departments, institutions, processes and policies that are relevant to their work on security issues. The course also introduces them to the

Africa Center and helps to facilitate effective networking and support for programmatic needs. The course serves as a forum for productive dialogue among the participants, as well as with senior U.S. officials. This course prepares the attachés to perform their duties more effectively and make full use of the security assistance policies and mechanisms offered by the United States. The interests of the United States are best served when African partners are able to articulate their countries’ interests and concerns to the appropriate officials and organizations within the U.S. government. The course is comprised of a series of plenary sessions, with a presentation and question-and answer period, delivered by representatives from U.S. government departments/institutions, Tentative location: CONUS (Washington, DC)

Estimated number of participants: 20

Estimated Academic Support: 0 Facilitator, 4 Speakers, 3 Panelists

AFRICAN MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAM: Sponsored and initiated by the U.S. Department of State

Bureau for African Affairs (AF), the African Military Education Program (AMEP) focuses on improving the capacity of African military and training institutions by providing support for curriculum development, training of trainers and facilitating the purchase of educational equipment. ACSS provides The Africa Center the experience working with security sector professionals and institutions in Africa, and has depth and expertise in the development, delivery and assessment of educational programs for the security sector.

Tentative various locations: OCONUS: Zambia, Ghana, Burundi, Chad, and Kenya (Tentatively: Uganda

& Gabon)

Estimated number of participants range between 1,200 and 1,500

Estimated Academic Support: 0 Facilitator, 0 Speakers, 0 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 40

RESEARCH PROGRAM: The ACSS Research Program supports USG policy makers and security planners by filling gaps of knowledge on Africa’s pressing security challenges by producing evidenced-based, policy-relevant strategic analyses. Additionally, it serves as a resource center on Africa security issues, directly supporting U.S.

and African PMEs. The Research Program also facilitates an exchange of views among African and American policymakers, and builds strategic analytic capacity among African and U.S. security professionals.

Approximately 50% of all publications are African-authored. Program objectives include publishing 10-12 policy-relevant research products, conducting seminars and roundtables; facilitating publication of 12-15 faculty

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11 of 13 8/11/2015 and staff research products published externally, hosting symposia and working groups; publishing articles on contemporary and emerging strategic threats in Africa.

Tentative various locations: OCONUS and CONUS (Varies)

Estimated number of research publications range between 15 and 250 (briefs, papers, reports, etc.)

Estimated Academic Support: 22 Authors, 0 Facilitator, 2 Speakers, 6 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 2

NON-RESIDENT TOPICAL ALUMNI PROGRAMS: One- to two-day bilateral and regional alumni workshops that provide focused topical follow-ups to academic programs in partnership with U.S. Embassies and alumni groups. The outreach engagements provide a venue for ACSS faculty and leadership to consult with a cross-section of security practitioners to develop future academic and outreach programming. Topical alumni workshops are 2½ working days; include a one-day academic seminar; alumni meetings and special engagements.

The program is designed to allow ACSS to reach non-traditional audiences such as civilian and military members of the government; representatives of international, sub-regional, and civil society organizations; subject matter experts; and members of academia.

Tentative various locations: OCONUS (Varies)

Estimated number of participants range between 1,200 and 1,500 participants.

Estimated Academic Support: 0 Facilitator, 12 Speakers, 21 Panelists.

Estimated Program Days: 36

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A3. William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Seminars:

STRATEGY AND DEFENSE POLICY (SDP) COURSE

This is a 6 week distributed learning course. This is the Center’s foundational course. Through the SDP, WJPC imparts knowledge, concepts, and practical tools designed to support Latin American to further support Latin

American efforts to enhance security and improve the administration of defense establishments while expanding

Perry Center/DoD community of interest among military and civilian officials from States of the region. Students gain a better understanding of US and regional practices and policies as well as terminology, concepts, and mechanisms for raising the levels of security and defense, both nationally and regionally. Students who graduate from the SDP become part of the large Perry Center Alumni network dealing with defense and security matters throughout the hemisphere.

SPECIALIZED COURSES

These are 5- or 6-week distributed specialized learning courses for Perry Center alumni, opinion leaders, and top officers in regional defense and security establishments within the hemisphere. It builds upon the knowledge, concepts and practical tools imparted by Perry Center foundational courses and is designed to deepen students’ understanding of various defense and security topics. Previous specialized courses have included: Perspectives in

Homeland Security and Defense (PHSD), Combating Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Networks in the

Americas (CTOC), Cyber security, Strategic Implications of Human Rights and the Rule of Law (HR/ROL).

Specialized courses are taught in English/Spanish.

ADVANCED COURSES

These are 14-week distributed learning advanced courses, accredited by NDU, for Perry Center alumni, opinion leaders, and top officers in regional defense and security establishments within the hemisphere. They build upon the knowledge, concepts and practical tools imparted by WJPC foundational courses, and are designed to deepen the Fellows’ understanding and expertise in various security and defense topics. Previous course topics have included Statecraft, Peacekeeping and Nation Building (SPNB), Governance, Governability and Security in the

Americas: Responses to Transnational Organized Crime (GGSA), Advanced Civil-Military Relations and

Democratic Leadership (ACPMR), Terrorism and Counterinsurgency (TCI), and Strategy and International

Security (SIS). Advanced courses are taught in English/Spanish.

IN-REGION PARTNER INSTITUTION COURSES

These one-week courses are designed to insert WJPC in partner institutions schools or universities courses/programs through a robust academic proposal tailored to fit in any given program as a module. This course leverages Perry Center strong ties with most of the MoD schools in the region and would serve to develop a more structured framework to respond to partner institutions multiple requests. Partner institutions are not limited to DoD schools, they also include other governmental institutions and agencies dealing with defense and security issues, as well as universities and think tanks.

The programs defined herein are provided as examples. The government has the lead in planning and executing all programs. Contractor requirements are supporting roles. This list is subject to change at any time as the

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SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE (SED)

These one-day to three-day senior level events engage our regional partners in a thoughtful dialogue about national strategies, policies, and processes to address current issues and further defense and security objectives at the national and sub-regional levels. These events are generally held in Washington, DC and are conducted in

English/Spanish.

NATIONAL SECURITY PLANNING WORKSHOP (NSPW)

National Security Planning Workshops are a cabinet-level workshop designed to assist newly elected governments develop effective national security strategies, focus the new government on the requirement for providing strategic leadership to meet the security challenges of a globalized world; and help identify and build consensus on the critical issues facing new administrations. These workshops are conducted in-region and in the partner nation’s native language (English or Spanish).