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From 15 to 16 June 2022, Senior Course 140 visited Latvia as the last stop on Field Study 3. During their visit to the Baltic state, the NDC delegation heard briefings on the country’s current defence challenges and its defence and security priorities.

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On 14 June 2022, Senior Course 140 visited Lithuania as the fourth stop on Field Study 3. The Lithuanian Parliament was the venue for the NDC delegation’s morning sessions. This was followed by briefings on Lithuania’s defence and Armed Forces and on the NATO presence in the country.

From 13 to 16 June 2022, a group of 50 students from the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, visited the NATO Defense College to complete a hands-on simulation learning programme based on the NDC Negotiation, Mediation, and Decision-Making Exercise (NMDX).

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On 15 June 2022, the NATO Defense College (NDC) welcomed a delegation of 18 members from the National Defence University of Pakistan (NDU), led by Air Commodore Amir Munir, Directing Staff at NDU. The aim of this event was to give the visitors a better understanding of NATO professional military education and, specifically, a deeper overview of the NDC.

From 11 to 13 June 2022, Senior Course 140 visited Estonia as the third stop on Field Study 3. Course Members were able to gain a better cultural understanding of the region and attended briefings about Estonian defence.

From 8 to 10 June 2022, Senior Course 140 visited Sweden as the next stop on their third Field Study trip. Over the two days, Course Members heard briefings on defence from different perspectives – political, military, and academic – at the Swedish Defence University and visited the Berga Navy Base, where they attended a mobile demonstration from the 1st Marine Regiment.

The Generals, Flag Officers and Ambassadors' Course for Partners (GFOAC-P) took place from 6 - 10 June 2022. The purpose of this high-level course is to enhance the understanding of current political-military issues and challenges affecting the Alliance, foster mutual understanding, and promote networking amongst its participants.

On 7 June 2022, Senior Course 140 visited Iceland as the first stop on their third Field Study trip. During the day, Course Members had the opportunity to attend comprehensive briefings on the defence and security of the country, visit the NATO Keflavik Air Base and enjoy a field visit on Icelandic soil.