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On 2 September 2025, the NATO Defense College (NDC) inaugurated Senior Course 147 (SC 147) and NATO Regional Cooperation Course 34 (NRCC 34), welcoming a new cohort of 111 participants from 36 NATO Allied and partner nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Course Members of Senior Course 147 and NATO Regional Cooperation Course 34 participating in the Q&A with H.E. Elif Como\u011flu \u00dclgen, Ambassador of T\u00fcrkiye to Italy<\/p>

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H.E. Elif Como\u011flu \u00dclgen, Ambassador of T\u00fcrkiye to Italy delivering her Inauguration Address to the Course Members of Senior Course 147 and NATO Regional Cooperation Course 34<\/p>

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The new Course Members of Senior Course 147 and NATO Regional Cooperation Course 34 listening to the welcome address<\/p>

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NDC Commandant Max A.L.T. Nielsen with the Ambassador of T\u00fcrkiye to Italy H.E. Elif Como\u011flu \u00dclgen<\/p>

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NDC Commandant, Dean and Division Heads with honor guest during the Inauguration Ceremony<\/p>

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Held twice a year, the Senior Course and the NATO Regional Cooperation Course are designed to equip senior military and civilian officials with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex challenges facing NATO. Through engaging lectures, committee work, and exercises, these courses allow participants to deepen their knowledge of the Alliance and the complex security landscape in which it operates. The NDC\u2019s multinational and multicultural environment also provides Course Members with a unique opportunity to hone their consensus-building skills and to foster collective learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening the ceremony with his address, NDC Commandant Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen reminded the audience of the College\u2019s core purpose: enhancing their knowledge of contemporary global security dynamics while serving as a platform to forge new friendships, to establish lifelong professional networks, and to welcome perspectives that challenge their own. He emphasized that diversity is one of NATO\u2019s greatest strengths and that these networks, built on mutual understanding, trust, camaraderie, and solidarity, form the foundation of effective international cooperation and multinational dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The College then welcomed back Her Excellency Elif Como\u011flu \u00dclgen, Ambassador of T\u00fcrkiye to Italy, who delivered the Inauguration Address. Drawing on her extensive experience and commitment to bilateral and multilateral relations, she highlighted NATO\u2019s role as the cornerstone of collective defence and emphasized T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s efforts to safeguard shared security and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inauguration of SC 147 and NRCC 34 marks a new chapter in the NDC\u2019s enduring commitment to developing collective strategic thinking and equipping future leaders to excel in an ever-evolving global security environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NDC Public Affairs Office
(Prepared by Ms Britt Melinga, NLD C)
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