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From 11 to 15 of September, the NATO Defense College welcomed Modular Short Course 143-2 (MSC 143-2), the theme of which centered on "Contemporary NATO”. Running concomitantly with the Senior Course 143, the Course examines how challenging the operational environment is and how NATO progressively adapts to remain effective in the years ahead.

From 4 to 8 September 2023, the NATO Defense College welcomed Modular Short Course 143-1, that focused on "Contemporary NATO”. The Course, which ran concurrently with Senior Course 143, examines how NATO adjusts to its constantly evolving and demanding operational environment in order to be present and relevant now and in the years ahead.

On 29 August 2023, the NATO Defense College (NDC) inaugurated Senior Course 143 and NATO Regional Cooperation Course 30 during a ceremony attended by the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), Admiral Sir Keith Blount, who delivered the keynote address.

On 13 July 2023, the NATO Defense College celebrated the graduation of Senior Course 142 and the Change of Command from Lieutenant General Olivier Rittimann to Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen.

Members of Senior Course (SC) 142 presented their Committee Study Projects (CSPs) on 6 and 7 July at the NATO Defense College.

From 2 to 4 July, the NATO Defense College (NDC) hosted the Field Studies Planning Conference for the upcoming Field Studies in 2024.

On 3 July 2023, a delegation from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) composed of 13 visitors came to the NATO Defense College (NDC).

On June 21-23, the NATO Defense College Research Division hosted the 5th edition of the Early-Career Nuclear Strategists Workshop (ECNSW). Led by Senior Researcher Andrea Gilli, the ECNSW gathered promising young scholars of nuclear issues to interact closely with senior policymakers and academic experts on nuclear strategy. This year’s event brought together a diverse group of attendees from both sides of the Atlantic, with participants varying in their academic specializations, institutional affiliations, and degrees of experience.

On 23 June 2023, Course Members of Senior Course (SC) 142 visited the European Space Research Institute (ESRIN) in Frascati, Italy.

From 19 to 23 June 2023, the NATO Defense College (NDC) successfully delivered the second edition of the General, Flag Officer and Ambassadors’ Course for Partners – Sahel (GFOAC-P Sahel) on the premises of the G5 Sahel Defense College (G5SDC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania.