• NEPAL-ASIA CENTER OF STRATEGIC STUDIES
• Nepal-Asia Center of Strategic Studies (NACSS) is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit research-study group promoting important dialogue and discussion on Asian affairs in the global context with a special focus on Nepal.
• This THINK-TANK  entity will undertake in-depth analysis and study of events and policies and conduct informed discussion and draw conclusion for the public to understand the situations. It will  also perform  advisory and consultative function to independent and governmental agencies in major fields of human endeavors as in political, economic, and developmental strategies, public policies, scientific and technological advancements, and social-cultural affairs. It will explore the critical areas of inter-governmental diplomacy, regional and national security and defense for strengthening democracy and peace in the Asian theatre in order to empower the people for social justice and human rights in the region.
• Nepal, as a emerging democracy though tiny and landlocked, is strategically located at the center of the great Asian land mass and populace of large and important countries like India, China, Russia, Japan and many others. It has the opportunity to play role of a a catalyst in forging lasting understanding and co-operation between nations of this region.
• Countries around the world have realized the importance of this great continent and as people and government will be turning towards Asia and its people to work and develop and  sustain the engine global economy, Nepal will increasing be a part of this great endeavor.  Nepal is well positioned to play a vital role in the political, economic, and socio-cultural development of this region. In view of the special identity the people of Nepal have maintained over vicissitudes of human history, they still command the strength and potential to contribute to peace, security and development of this region and other parts of the world. This Center will try to help promote this prospect by open and serious deliberations at various levels.
• Needless to explain that Nepal is in the throes of fundamental changes brought about by the collapse of the old regime and is beginning to build a new and vibrant democracy. The small size of the country betrays the enormity of the problems confronting its unity, survival and progress. However, its future is closely interlinked with humanity at large especially with its neighbors. As the aspirations of billions of people are rising in Asia, the world is getting increasingly complex in terms of human security, resource distribution, environmental protection and social welfare. Interspersed with these issues, there will be equally intricate problems arising from fundamental human rights, freedom, and democratic way of self-determination and governance. Like the big countries grappling with these situations, small countries like Nepal face greater challenges and difficulties in coping with complex situations stemming from all-pervasive globalization. The center aims at generating awareness of the new realities and helping find simple, sound and serious solutions to new and emerging problems.
• The institution will organize conferences and talk programs, issue publish position papers, periodicals, newsletters and press releases to inform the people and generate public awareness on issues and matters of public importance and concern.
• Inspired by a vision of helping Nepal in its new road to democracy and development and a new Nepal contributing to regional and global peace and security, a group of Nepalese living in the US has initiated the idea of this important institution, the NACSS. Realizing, however, the importance and enormity of the task, they have made a move to take this mission and message to a larger audience and seek goodwill and cooperation from those who are aware of this need and willing to join this collective endeavor. The only condition incumbent on membership is to remain non-partisan, non-sectarian and non-biased. The center would like to promote free, objective and independent voice and that would act as the guiding principle for membership expansion.
• The Center will be structure and organized as per its Charter with its setup comprising of members of the Central Council, designated Directors of the Board of Directors (BOD) and a group of dedicated Advisors in the Board of Advisors (BOA). Benefactors, Scholars, Interns and strong support from its friends will keep the center working effectively and relevantly.
• So dear friends do take some some time to understand the ideas and vision behind the institution and let us know how we can be of help and useful to you so that the Center can play and indispensable role to amplify your voices at places that needs to hear them that make those important decisions that affects each one of us a great deal. Send us your feedback and thoughts as we shall respond to it fully and appropriately.
• For more detailed information and other items related to the center please visit www.nepalasiacenter.com