Committee Study Project and Individual PaperCommittee Study Project and Individual Paper
The NATO Defense College Senior Course curriculum has two formally-assessed written requirements: a Committee Study Project (CSP) and an Individual Paper (IP). The CSP’s major learning objectives are to demonstrate the following: strategic thinking on a topic relevant to NATO; and consensus-building skills in answering a research question. The Individual Paper has similar objectives but provides Course Members the opportunity to express their individual research, analysis, and communication skills. The CSP/IP topics are derived from the NDC Research Division Annual Research Work Plan, which is approved annually by NATO’s Military Committee and noted by the North Atlantic Council.
The CSP has emerged as the NATO Defense College Senior Course capstone project wherein Course Members demonstrate achievement of important curriculum objectives, by:
- Broadening knowledge and understanding of NATO;
- Improving strategic thinking skills;
- Fostering an open-minded attitude.
The CSP/IP process is designed as a lens for Course Members to observe and to reflect upon the content of each Study Period, Field Study and exercise throughout the entire course. The IP may be produced as a research paper or as a policy brief, and should be 2,400 words. The CSP results in two consensus-based products: an agreed paper between 2,500 and 3,000 words; and a formal presentation to the NDC Faculty, Course Members, and representatives from the NATO Headquarters and Strategic Commands.The highly-coveted Eisenhower Prize is awarded to the Committee with the best CSP. The best IPs from each Senior Course are announced at graduation and published on-line in The College Series. On a case-by-case basis, Course Member papers may be published by the NDC Research Division or in an external publication.
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Senior Course 141
Einforcing Europe at the speed of relevance: the role of the European Union in setting the conditions for NATO’s enablement
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By COL Shane Adam ZINA - SC 141
The College Series No. 34 - October 2023
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Senior Course 140
Senior Course 139
#PartnershipHack – How NATO should collaborate with less traditional non-state actors to counter Russian gray zone tactics
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By LTC Justin M. SANDERS - SC 139
The College Series No. 28 - April 2022
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A brief overview of cognitive warfare in light of the emerging Information Age
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By CAPT Arnaud PAQUET - SC 139
The College Series No. 27 - April 2022
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Senior Course 138
Back to the future. Russia’s assertive posture on the southern flank: The MENA case
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By LTC Davide DENTAMARO - SC 138
The College Series No. 21 - December 2021
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NATO in the space domain: challenges and opportunities
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By Mr Axel SCHOON - SC 138
The College Series No. 20 - December 2021
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The rise of China in the cyber domain: the case for cyber security intelligence for NATO
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By COL Gökhan TOZMAN - SC 138
The College Series No. 19 - December 2021
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Senior Course 137
Does cooperation with non-state actors involved in arms control contribute to NATO’s capacity?
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By COL Jesko PELDSZUS - SC 137
The College Series No. 13 - May 2021
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Senior Course 136
Senior Course 135
China in Africa: what lessons for NATO?
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By Mr James PRITCHARD - SC 135
The College Series No. 2 - September 2020
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Developing NATO’s strategic leadership across the political-military spectrum
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By Lt Col Paul MACRO - SC 135
The College Series No. 1 - September 2020
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