{"id":5474,"date":"2024-05-06T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T12:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsite.ndc.nato.int\/?p=5474"},"modified":"2025-08-20T12:45:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T11:45:53","slug":"senior-course-144-fs-visit-to-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ndc.nato.int\/fr\/senior-course-144-fs-visit-to-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany\u2019s Defence Strategy: A closer look through the Senior Course\u2019s Visit to Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Senior Course 144 visited Berlin, Germany to gain firsthand insights into the nation’s defence and security stance directly from the Ministry of Defense.
This was the fourth stop of Senior Course\u2019s Field Study 2 programme, designed to deepen understanding of European Allies’ defence perspectives through direct engagement with leading practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MGEN Stefan SCHULZ delivering his welcome remarks.<\/p>

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BGEN Maik KELLER during his address.<\/p>

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BGEN Maik KELLER addressing Senior Course 144.<\/p>

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NDC German Senior National Representative and Faculty Adviser COL Joerg PRESCHER moderating the Q&A..<\/p>

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RADM Christian BOCK briefing SC 144.<\/p>

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Q&A session with RADM BOCK.<\/p>

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Professor Carlo MASALA during his presentation.<\/p>

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Laying of a wreath at the Bundeswehr Memorial.<\/p>

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Laying of a wreath at the Bundeswehr Memorial by the NDC Commandant.<\/p>

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At the Federal Ministry of Defence, Course Members engaged in discussions with Major General Stefan Schulz, Deputy Director-General and Brigadier General Maik Keller, Chief of Division from the Security and Defence Policy Directorate. These discussions offered insights into Germany\u2019s adept adaptation to the shifting security landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From bolstering defence capabilities to an unwavering commitment to the Alliance, the briefings covered Germany’s strategic priorities in security and defence policies. The talks underscored Germany\u2019s steadfast dedication to supporting stability in Europe\u2019s neighborhoods and upholding the rules-based international order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, they discussed the involvement of German armed forces in international crisis management and national and collective defence with Rear Admiral Christian Bock. The group also delved into the global ramifications of contemporary security challenges and corresponding national security policies with Professor Carlo Masala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These engagements provided a comprehensive panorama of Germany\u2019s strategic direction to enhance national and collective defence, empowering Course Members with invaluable insights into the defence and security dynamics of a founding NATO Ally, and the nation’s pivotal role in safeguarding collective security<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit also included a walk to the Bundeswehr Memorial, where Lieutenant-General Max A. L. T. Nielsen, the NDC Commandant, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. He was joined by the President of Senior Course 144 and the German Protocol and Liaison Officer. This gesture honoured the sacrifices of the past while underscoring the ongoing commitment to defence and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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