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08 Jul. 2024

Consensus Building in Action: Senior Course 144 Committee Study Project Presentations

As Senior Course 144 (SC 144) ends its academic journey, the moment has arrived to present their Committee Study Projects (CSP). These research projects represent a joint continuous effort, an example of teamwork throughout the entire Senior Course, consensus building, and strategic thinking.

01 Jul. 2024

A Successful Completion of the GFOAC-P Sahel

From 24 – 28 June 2024, the NATO Defense College (NDC) successfully delivered the third edition of the Generals, Flag Officers and Ambassadors’ Course for Partners – Sahel (GFOAC-P Sahel) at the G5 Sahel Defense College (G5SDC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

27 Jun. 2024

From North Africa to the Sahel: A Regional Approach to African Security Challenges

Senior Course 144 delved into the complex security landscape of the African continent during the Africa Seminar held over two days on 24 and 25 June. Providing Course Members with an in-depth overview of the main political, geopolitical, military and security-related issues of different regions of Africa, this Seminar also allowed them to take part in brainstorming sessions and stimulating discussions within Working Groups.

27 Jun. 2024

Fly me to the moon - Why Europe needs to move into space

26 Jun. 2024

Senior Course 144 Visit to the European Space Research Institute

On 20 June 2024, Senior Course 144 visited the European Space Research Institute (ESRIN) in Frascati, Italy.

25 Jun. 2024

Strategic Outlook: Western Balkans – 24-25 June 2024 – Rome, Italy

On 24 and 25 June 2024, the NDC’s Research Division and SHAPE’s Political and Security Analysis Branch held a horizon-scanning workshop entitled “Strategic Outlook Western Balkans, 2026”.

25 Jun. 2024

Senior Course 144 visits an important historical site

On 19 June 2024, Senior Course 144 stepped back in time when they visited the area around the town of Cassino in the Liri valley, about 130 km southeast of Rome. The aim of the visit was to give Course Members the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the complexities involved in conducting war as a multinational alliance.

24 Jun. 2024

Senior Executive Seminar: Enhancing Transatlantic Strategic Dialogue Among Policy Advisors

From 20 to 21 June 2024, the NATO Defense College hosted its first edition of the Senior Executive Seminar (SES), in collaboration with the Aspen Institute Italia. This event brought together senior advisors to heads of state, government and parliaments from Allied nations. The aim of the Seminar was to deepen participants’ understanding of NATO issues and to foster discussions on military and security challenges that directly influence political decision-making within NATO.

21 Jun. 2024

NATO at 75 and Beyond: the NDC Hosts the Generals, Flag Officers and Ambassadors’ Course (GFOAC) 2024-1

The NATO Defense College recently concluded the Generals, Flag Officers and Ambassadors’ Course (GFOAC) 2024-1, held from 17 to 21 June 2024. This Course provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the complex challenges the Alliance is facing, 75 years after its creation, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.

18 Jun. 2024

Building consensus in a multinational environment – The Simon Fraser University NATO Field School and Simulation Program at the NDC

From 3 to 6 June 2024, a group of 43 young professionals, representing seven different NATO nations, from the NATO Field School and Simulation Program (organized by Simon Fraser University) visited the NATO Defense College. The students completed an intensive four-day simulation known as the Negotiation, Mediation and Decision-Making Exercise (NMDX)