{"id":10091,"date":"2025-11-07T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/?p=10091"},"modified":"2025-11-07T20:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T19:04:45","slug":"nrcc34-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/fr\/nrcc34-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Cohort of Allied and Partner Leaders: NATO Regional Cooperation Course 34 Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">On 7 November 2025, the NATO Defense College (NDC) marked the successful completion of the 10-week NATO Regional Cooperation Course (NRCC) 34 with a Graduation Ceremony. This final course event, attended by Ambassadors to Italy, Defence Attach\u00e9s, along with Course Members\u2019 families, as well as NDC staff, highlighted the Course\u2019s vital contribution to security in fostering collaboration and mutual understanding among Allies and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-slider  root-eb-slider-xqvtb\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-slider-xqvtb\"><div class=\"eb-slider-wrapper eb-slider-xqvtb\" data-blockid=\"eb-slider-xqvtb\" data-version=\"v4\" data-settings=\"eyJhcnJvd3MiOnRydWUsImFkYXB0aXZlSGVpZ2h0Ijp0cnVlLCJhdXRvcGxheSI6ZmFsc2UsImF1dG9wbGF5U3BlZWQiOjMwMDAsImRvdHMiOnRydWUsImZhZGUiOmZhbHNlLCJpbmZpbml0ZSI6dHJ1ZSwicGF1c2VPbkhvdmVyIjp0cnVlLCJzbGlkZXNUb1Nob3ciOjEsInNwZWVkIjo4MDAsInZlcnRpY2FsIjpmYWxzZSwiY3VycmVudFNsaWRlIjowLCJydGwiOmZhbHNlLCJyZXNwb25zaXZlIjpbeyJicmVha3BvaW50IjoxMDI1LCJzZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJzbGlkZXNUb1Nob3ciOjF9fSx7ImJyZWFrcG9pbnQiOjc2Nywic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsic2xpZGVzVG9TaG93IjoxfX1dfQ==\" data-arrownexticon=\"fas fa-chevron-right\" data-arrowprevicon=\"fas fa-chevron-left\" data-lightbox=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-slider-init eb-slider-type-content\"><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-2.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-2.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">Course Member of NRCC34 saluting his flag<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-3.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-3.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">Course Member of NRCC34 receiving her diploma<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-1A.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-1A.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">The NDC Commandant Max A.L.T. Nielsen delivering his graduation address during the NRCC34 Graduation Ceremony<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-5.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-5.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">Course Member of NRCC34 asking a question to Lieutenant General (Retired) Andrew M. Rohling<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-4B.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-4B.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">Guest of Honour Lieutenant General (Retired) Andrew M. Rohling, Former Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee delivering his Graduation Address<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-6.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-6.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">Guest of Honour Lieutenant General (Retired) Andrew M. Rohling, NDC Dean Dr Nielsen and NDC Commandant Max A.L.T. Nielsen, prior to the NRCC34 graduation<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-7.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-7.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">Course Members of NRCC34 listening to the graduation address of NDC Commandant Max A.L.T. Nielsen<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-8.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-8.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">NRCC34 Course President Brigadier General Moez Zouari delivering his farewell speech<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-item content-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-9.jpg\"><div><img class=\"eb-slider-image\" data-lazy=\"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/147-NRCC34-9.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"eb-slider-content align-left\" data-content-link=\"\" data-content-target=\"_self\"><p class=\"eb-slider-title\">Course Member of NRCC34 receiving his diploma<\/p><p class=\"eb-slider-subtitle\">Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle<\/p><div class=\"eb-slider-button-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Held twice a year, the NRCC serves as NATO\u2019s primary educational initiative to strengthen ties with partners across the Mediterranean Dialogue (MD), the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) and the broader Middle East. Designed for senior military and civilian officials, the course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today\u2019s complex security challenges through engaging lectures, committee work, and exercises. With this NRCC bringing together 36 Course Members from 19 NATO and partner nations, the NDC\u2019s multinational environment provides participants with a unique opportunity to hone their consensus-building skills, sharpen strategic thinking and explore collaborative approaches to shared security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Opening the ceremony with his address, NDC Commandant Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen reminded the audience that the NATO Regional Cooperation Course is the Alliance\u2019s primary partner-oriented education and outreach activity. Its core purpose is to forge solid relationships and develop synergies among officers and civilian officials from NATO and partner countries, ensuring in-depth interactions and knowledge-sharing as the foundation for international cooperation and dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Lieutenant General (Ret.) Andrew M. Rohling, former Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee and guest of honour, delivered the Graduation Address. He highlighted the manifold global challenges affecting NATO and, echoing the Commandant, stressed that NDC graduates have an important role in shaping the Alliance\u2019s future. He emphasized that their experience at the College reinforces NATO\u2019s \u201cStronger Together\u201d principle, consolidating bonds, dialogue, and networks that contribute to a more resilient Alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to the conferment of diplomas, NRCC 34 Course President Brigadier General Moez Zouari addressed his fellow Course Members and NDC guests. He described how the NRCC provides an environment to share experiences, build lifelong networks and forge partnerships, thus enhancing collective security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The graduation of the 34th NATO Regional Cooperation Course underscores the NDC\u2019s ongoing commitment to bolstering collective strategic thinking and preparing future leaders to navigate a constantly evolving global security environment. As members of the NDC\u2019s Alumni community, NRCC graduates will continue to strengthen networks, promote dialogue and foster collaboration between NATO and its partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">NDC Public Affairs Office<br>(Prepared by Ms Britt Melinga, NLD C)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 7 November 2025, the NATO Defense College (NDC) marked the successful completion of the 10-week NATO 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