Projet d’étude de comité et mémoire individuel
Le programme pédagogique du Cours supérieur du Collège de Défense de l’OTAN prévoit deux travaux écrits obligatoires qui font l’objet d’une évaluation : le projet d’étude de comité (sigle anglais : CSP) et le mémoire individuel (sigle anglais : IP). Pour l’auditeur, les principaux objectifs pédagogiques du projet d’étude de comité sont de démontrer ses compétences dans le domaine de la réflexion stratégique, en développant une hypothèse de recherche sur un thème qui intéresse l’Alliance, et dans le domaine de l’édification du consensus. Le mémoire individuel a des objectifs similaires et consent également à l’auditeur d’améliorer ses compétences dans la recherche individuelle, dans l’analyse et la communication. Les thèmes des CSP et des IP sont déterminés en fonction du programme annuel de recherche de la Division de la recherche du NDC, approuvé par le Comité militaire de l’OTAN et noté par le Conseil de l’Atlantique Nord.

Le projet d’étude de comité est le projet phare du Cours supérieur du Collège de Défense de l’OTAN et donne l’occasion aux auditeurs de démontrer qu’ils ont réalisé les importants objectifs pédagogiques suivants:
- Approfondir leurs connaissances de l’OTAN et mieux comprendre l’Alliance;
- Améliorer leurs compétences dans le domaine de la réflexion stratégique;
- Favoriser l’ouverture d’esprit.

La démarche du CSP et de l’IP est conçue comme une lorgnette par laquelle les auditeurs observent et réfléchissent sur le contenu de chaque période d’étude, des voyages d’étude et des exercices qu’ils ont effectués tout au long du Cours. Le mémoire individuel (IP) peut prendre la forme d’un mémoire de recherche ou d’un document de politique générale de 2 400 mots. Le projet d’étude de comité est un document écrit de 2 500 à 3 000 mots adopté par consensus au sein du comité et présenté devant les auditeurs du Cours, les conseillers d’étude et le personnel du NDC ainsi que devant quelques représentants du siège de l’OTAN et des Commandements stratégiques. Le prestigieux prix Eisenhower est décerné au comité qui présente le meilleur projet d’étude. À chaque Cours supérieur, les mémoires individuels les plus remarquables sont annoncés à la cérémonie de remise de diplômes et sont publiés sur le site du NDC dans . La Division de la recherche du NDC peut sélectionner les mémoires individuels des auditeurs pour une publication interne ou externe. 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.
Senior Course 142
Defending the indefensible - Collective defence and deterrence in space
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By Ms Sarah CUNNINGHAM - SC 142
The College Series No. 40 - October 2023
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What are the Implications of the Deepening Sino-Russian Partnership for NATO and How Should the Alliance Adapt to Address Them?
876.25 KB
By Mr Cameron GRAHAM - SC 142
The College Series No. 42 - October 2023
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Strengthening NATO Members’ Supply Chain Resilience through Mutually Beneficial Partnerships with MENA Countries
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By Col Thomas NGUYEN - SC 142
The College Series No. 41 - October 2023
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Senior Course 141
Building the Digital Warfighter - Is There Any Knowledge Missing?
1.46 MB
By CDR Pedro J RAMOS CARBONELL - SC 141
The College Series No. 35 - October 2023
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Global Competition in North Africa and the Sahel: the Contribution of NATO Crisis Management to Deterrence and Defence
688.90 KB
By MAJ Daniele CAPURSO - SC 141
The College Series No. 39 - October 2023
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NATO-EU Strategic Cooperation in Space - The final countdown?
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By LTC Rafael SANZ REBOLLO - SC 141
The College Series No. 38 - October 2023
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Adaptation in the Age of Uncertainty
813.60 KB
By COL Geir Olav LYNGFJELL - SC 141
The College Series No. 37 - October 2023
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The Economic and Financial Consequences of NATO’s New Force Posture
1.31 MB
By COL Tamas Szabolcs GASPAR - SC 141
The College Series No. 36 - October 2023
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Senior Course 140
War on the mind: social media as a weapon
3.18 MB
By Mr Carsten PIETSCH - SC 140
The College Series No. 33/a - September 2022
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Under the threshold threats in the space domain and NATO’s response
3.43 MB
By LTC Fergus PALMER - SC 140
The College Series No. 33/b - September 2022
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‘Ware false messages from the East: untangling NATO’s role in cyber resilience
2.98 MB
By COL Alston OWEN - SC 140
The College Series No. 33/c - September 2022
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AUKUS and NATO: liability or opportunity?
3.21 MB
By CDR Konstantinos MASOURAS - SC 140
The College Series No. 33/d - September 2022
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China’s research on biotechnology and human enhancement: strategic implications for NATO?
2.93 MB
By BGEN Dr Almut NOLTE; BGEN Dr Almut NOLTE;
The College Series No. 33/e - September 2022
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Senior Course 139
How are Emerging and Disruptive Technologies affecting NATO’s core tasks?
1.32 MB
By SC Committee 8 - SC 139
The College Series No. 33 - April 2022
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Sino-Russian cooperation in developing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs)
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By MAJ Tomasso GIORGINO - SC 139
The College Series No. 32 - April 2022
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Energy security and collective defense: what is the impact on NATO cohesion? The Nord Stream case
1.30 MB
By Mr Göksel YAŞAR - SC 139
The College Series No. 31 - April 2022
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NATO resilience – Lessons from small states
910.89 KB
By WG CDR J.P. DUNNE - SC 139
The College Series No. 29 - April 2022
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Information warfare: Russia’s alternative, cheap solution to counter the conventional superiority of the West
691.31 KB
By LTC Sándor FARKAS - SC 139
The College Series No. 30 - April 2022
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Senior Course 138
How are emerging and disruptive technologies affecting NATO’s core tasks?
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By SC Committee 7 - SC 138
The College Series No. 26 - December 2021
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What potential does blockchain technology offer NATO?
1.42 MB
By LTC Stavros PSOFIDIS - SC 138
The College Series No. 25 - December 2021
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China’s strategic interest in the Arctic and the opportunities it presents for NATO
764.30 KB
By COL Irinel APOSTOLESCU - SC 138
The College Series No. 24 - December 2021
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Five interoperability challenges NATO must address to preserve its competitive military advantage
663.46 KB
By COL Emmanuel ANTOINE - SC 138
The College Series No. 23 - December 2021
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NATO and non-state actors: a detached relationship. How to close the cooperation gap?
891.98 KB
By CDR Gianpaolo MISSERITTI - SC 138
The College Series No. 22 - December 2021
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Senior Course 137
NATO and non-state actors: the future
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By SC Committee 7 - SC 137
The College Series No. 18 - May 2021
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Securing the military advantage: NATO power projection in 2030
599.50 KB
By LTC Robert SCHOENEBERG - SC 137
The College Series No. 17 - May 2021
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How will emerging technologies impact the skills required of military personnel and with what implications for future multi-domain operations?
621.10 KB
By COL Konuralp DURAGAN - SC 137
The College Series No. 16 - May 2021
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China’s growing influence: what is NATO’s role in meeting the challenge?
907.57 KB
By LTC Marco MADILE - SC 137
The College Series No. 15 - May 2021
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A revamped European pillar for a stronger NATO
624.62 KB
By COL Laurent FONTAINE - SC 137
The College Series No. 14 - May 2021
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Senior Course 136
Increasing the cost for Russian hybrid activity: opportunities for NATO success
909.80 KB
By Mr Martin MOLLOY - SC 136
The College Series No. 12 - April 2021
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Counter terrorism in counter hybrid warfare
682.01 KB
By CDR Niels MARKUSSEN - SC 136
The College Series No. 11 - April 2021
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Solving the Russian puzzle - adapting NATO’s strategic warning capabilities to a new security landscape
683.63 KB
By Dir Henning Sveum KRISTENSEN - SC 136
The College Series No. 10 - April 2021
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Russia’s modern warfare challenging the West: the Ukraine case study
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By COL Jarmo KESKINEN - SC 136
The College Series No. 9 - April 2021
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Partnership: a source of cohesion through turbulent times
662.29 KB
By CDR Pål GUDBRANDSEN - SC 136
The College Series No. 8 - April 2021
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Senior Course 135
Resilience in Finland: lessons for NATO
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By Col N.S.T. THEAKSTON - SC 135
The College Series No. 7 - September 2020
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Arctic Centers of gravity
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By Cdr Michael GRAHAM - SC 135
The College Series No. 6 - September 2020
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#WeAreNATO in the #MediterraneanDialogue
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By Mrs Nihal ERKAN - SC 135
The College Series No. 5 - September 2020
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NATO Projecting Stability: rebranding or strategy?
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By Col Gert VAN GOETHEM - SC 135
The College Series No. 4 - September 2020
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China in cyberspace: black swan to NATO’s black dragon?
1.35 MB
By Lt Col Gianmarco DI LORETO - SC 135
The College Series No. 3 - September 2020
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