David Des Roches
2023 Qatar Joint Staff College Washington Study-NESA Center Program
From 29 April–10 May 2023, the NESA Center hosted the Washington Study Program of Qatar’s Joaan bin Jassim Command and Staff College Senior Officer Program in Washington, D.C. The 38 participants included senior military officers and senior leaders from various Qatari government agencies. This...
Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES): “Emerging Security Platforms in the Digital Age"
From 11–15 September 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES) titled “Emerging Security Platforms in the Digital Age” held in Washington, D.C. [[{"fid":"473871","view_mode":"...
Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES): “Technological Innovation & Security Challenges in the NESA Region”
From 22–26 January 2024, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a Combating Transnational Threats Senior Executive Seminar (CTSES) titled “Technological Innovation & Security Challenges in the NESA Region,” held at National Defense University in...
Defense Security Cooperation University Military Officer NESA Center Orientation
On Thursday, 27 July 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies welcomed three U.S. military officers who attended the Defense Security Cooperation University’s (DSCU) seven-week training and education program, which includes the Fundamentals and Application of Security...
Executive Seminar: Maritime Security in the NESA Region & Beyond
From 30 January to 10 February 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted an Executive Seminar (ES) focused on the maritime domain and the challenges/threats that exist there. The seminar’s proceedings included conversations on autonomous/unmanned systems, the...
German Higher Officer’s Seminar
On 1 March 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted a German Higher Officer’s Seminar in Washington D.C. This seminar continues the proud tradition of hosting Washington Study visits of the German Staff Officer’s Course, the German War Course, and the Higher...
National Defense College of the United Arab Emirates Washington Study Visit
The National Defense College (NDC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent a student delegation to the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies for two days of classroom instruction as part of their Washington Study Visit on 8–9 March 2023. Previously, the group visited the...
Omani Chief of Staff Sultan Armed Forces Program
On 21 September 2023, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies conducted a one-day program in Washington, D.C., with eight military officers from the Omani Chief of Staff Sultan Armed Forces. The day began with introductions and a welcome from NESA Center Acting Director COL David...
Qatar Armed Forces Doctrine and Concepts Visit
The Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the visit of the Director of the Qatar Armed Forces Doctrine and Concepts Center, General Abdullah al-Ammari, and his staff on 15 March 2023 in Washington, D.C. NESA Center Deputy Director COL David Lamm, USA (Ret.) and NESA...
SANDU Faculty Development and Transformation Support Workshop
From 2–11 October 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies delivered a seven-day faculty development and transformation support workshop to the Saudi Arabian National Defense University (SANDU) War Wing. The workshop was held at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. The War Wing...
SANDU Military Strategy Course
From 28 January–2 February 2024, Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies Professors Mark Bibbey and David Des Roches, supported by Matthew Holbert, NESA Center Program Manager, and Thomas Wagstaff, Academic Advisor, delivered the one-week Saudi War Course Strategy Module, to...
Saudi Ministry of Defense Conflict Termination Workshop
From 23–27 October 2022, the NESA Center conducted a mobile training team course of instruction on conflict termination on conflict termination theory, negotiations theory, and case studies for the Saudi Ministry of Defense (MOD). The week-long workshop was held in Riyadh, KSA. The Saudis are...
Security Opportunities in the MENA Region
From 21–25 August 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted an inaugural seminar focused on identifying security challenges in the MENA region and exploring potential opportunities for cooperation. The five-day seminar was titled “Security Opportunities in the...
Sudan Orientation Program for The West Point Model Arab League
From 5–6 October 2023, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies hosted the West Point United States Military Academy (USMA) Model Arab League team at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. for an orientation program on Sudan. On Thursday, 5 October 2023,...
The 8th Great Power Competition Conference: “The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare”
From 27–28 September 2023, the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida (USF), in collaboration with the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, held the 8th Great Power Competition (GPC8) Conference titled “The...
Washington Embassy Orientation & Washington Seminar 2023
From 30 October to 3 November 2023, the NESA Center for Strategic Studies held a Washington Embassy Orientation (WEO) combined with a Washington Seminar at the Army Navy Club in Washington D.C. The WEO engaged 48 participants from 25 countries and the Washington Seminar had 53 participants...
Washington Embassy Orientation Seminar
From 17–21 October 2022, the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies conducted a Washington Embassy Orientation (WEO) Seminar in Washington, D.C. The week-long orientation, titled “Working in Washington,” featured a range of speakers, including diplomats, national security...
West Point Model Arab League Saudi Orientation Program
On 30 March 2023, the NESA Center hosted a West Point United States Military Academy (USMA) Model Arab League (MAL) team at National Defense University in Washington, DC. The group received briefings on Saudi history, including the development of the Saudi State and the Saudi Arabia oil...
"The Future of Security in the Middle East" featuring NESA Center Professor David Des Roches
Volume 30, Issue 2 of the Middle East Policy Journal, published on 28 May, includes a transcript of the Middle East Policy Council Symposium "The Future of Security in the Middle East," which took place on 21 April in Washington, D.C. The symposium featured NESA Center...
WATCH: Professor David Des Roches discusses Israel-Hamas War on Scripps News
Watch NESA Center Professor David Des Roches give his take on Israel's challenges in achieving its military goals in Gaza on Scripps News: The views presented in this post are those of the speaker or author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its components.
LISTEN: Professor David Des Roches discusses Houthi attacks on shipping vessels along the Red Sea on Africa News Tonight
On 27 December 2023, NESA Center Professor David Des Roches discussed the Houthi attacks on shipping vessels along the Red Sea on Voice of America's Africa News Tonight radio show. Listen on the VOA website or listen here starting at 13:05: The views...
Professor David Des Roches discusses U.S. response to Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in Red Sea
On 12 January 2024, NESA Center Professor David Des Roches discussed the U.S. response to the Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea on Al Jazeera News (English). Watch: Des Roches was also quoted in a Breaking Defense article titled "Strikes in Yemen may be...
LISTEN: Professor David Des Roches discusses Russia’s rebranding of Wagner group in Africa on VOA's Africa News Tonight
On 19 January 2024, NESA Center Professor David Des Roches discussed Russia’s rebranding of Wagner group in Africa as the “African Legion” on Voice of America's Africa News Tonight radio show. Listen on the VOA website or listen here starting at 3:40: The views...
LISTEN: Professor David Des Roches discusses the morphing of the Wagner Group into the African Legion on VOA's Africa News Tonight
On 29 February 2024, NESA Center Professor David Des Roches discussed the Russian expansion in Africa and the morphing of the Wagner Group into the "African Legion" on Voice of America's Africa News Tonight radio show. Listen on the VOA website starting at 13:22 or...
LISTEN: Professor David Des Roches discusses Russian disinformation in Africa on VOA's Africa News Tonight
On 09 March 2024, NESA Center Professor David Des Roches discussed Russian disinformation in Africa on Voice of America's Africa News Tonight radio show. Russian influence in Africa is expanding on so many levels. Diplomatically, experts say Russia’s overarching goal is to...
LISTEN: Professor David Des Roches discusses U.S. withdrawal from Niger on VOA's Africa News Tonight
On 19 March 2024, NESA Center Professor David Des Roches discussed the Niger military junta's demand for the withdrawal of U.S. forces and what that means for the region on Voice of America's Africa News Tonight radio show. Listen on the VOA website or listen here...