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The Research Division recently hosted a Lecture of Opportunity on developments in Ukraine-Russia relations.

The last day of Field Study 2 was devoted to the Republic of North Macedonia. A delegation headed by the Republic of North Macedonia’s Defence Minister H.E. Radmila Sherekinska Jankovsksa briefed Senior Course 138 on the nation’s defence and international practices.

On day three of Field Study 2, Senior Course 138 made the virtual trip to Romania. Course Members received excellent insights into the nation’s defence, regional security perspectives and foreign policy priorities from high-ranking officials and defence experts.

SC 138’s Field Study 2 moved to Bulgaria on the second day of this two-week virtual journey. The session focused on Bulgaria’s Foreign and Defence Policy, as well as providing Course Members with an overview of the nation’s Armed Forces and their responsibilities abroad.

Day 1 of Virtual Field Study 2 took the members of Senior Course 138 to Albania where they met with senior representatives from the Albanian Armed Forces who provided an excellent overview on Albania’s Armed Forces, defense policy and NATO-Albania relations.

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From 27-28 April 2021, SC 138 took part in “The Russia Seminar”, a two-day event devoted to an overall appreciation and discussion on Russia’s geopolitical situation and interests, seen from both Russian and Western perspectives.

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From 19 – 23 April, the NATO Defense College held a Modular Short Course (MSC) under the NATO - Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) in conjunction with Senior Course 138.

Seventy years ago, General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed the North Atlantic Council with words that would change the path of education for NATO. His vision was to establish a NATO Defense College “for the training of individuals who will be needed to serve in key capacities in NATO Organizations.” After months of preparations, in November of that same year -- 1951 -- the first Senior Course was inaugurated.