NATO Defense College

NATO Defense College The NATO Defense College is the Alliance's premier academic institution. The College is based on three main pillars: education, research and outreach.
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We concentrate on the high-level political-military issues that confront both civilian and military leadership in the Alliance and at the national level. We strive to promote debate, to seek consensus, and to master the skills needed to succeed in a multinational environment. The idea of a NATO Defense College (NDC) originated in 1951 from General Eisenhower, who identified the need for a new international institution with a unique educational mission.

🛡️ Preparing leaders for the future of This week, the NDC concluded its Modular Short Course 148-2, bringing together 3...
30/05/2026

🛡️ Preparing leaders for the future of

This week, the NDC concluded its Modular Short Course 148-2, bringing together 32 senior military & civilian officials to think beyond traditional battlefields and explore the changing character of war. Discussions focused on ensuring remains fit for purpose:

🪖 Multi-domain operations & NATO transformation

🧠 warfare

🌿 Climate & energy security

🤖 Emerging & disruptive technologies ( )

Learn more: 🔗 https://www.ndc.nato.int/msc148-2/

🇪🇪 Today, the NDC was honoured to welcome H.E. Mr Lauri Hussar, President of the Estonian Parliament - Riigikogu, alongs...
29/05/2026

🇪🇪 Today, the NDC was honoured to welcome H.E. Mr Lauri Hussar, President of the Estonian Parliament - Riigikogu, alongside a familiar guest of the College, H.E. Mr Lauri Bambus, Ambassador of Estonia to Italy 🇮🇹

🎤 A highlight of the visit was the Lecture of Opportunity by H.E. Mr Hussar to Senior Course 148, in which he presented Estonia's views on how to build a stronger Alliance🛡️

🎯 Following the lecture, H.E. Mr Hussar met with NDC Commandant Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen and NDC Dean Dr Suzanne Nielsen, who provided an in-depth briefing on the College’s core mission: preparing future NATO leaders and enhancing the Alliance's effectiveness through strategic-level , and .

🤝 A sincere thank you to President Hussar and Ambassador Bambus for their visit, an inspiring lecture & highly engaging discussions.

27/05/2026

🏦 A new home, the same mission 🇮🇹

On 10 September 1999, the NATO Defense College inaugurated its new headquarters in the military compound of Cecchignola, in Rome.

🛠️ Twice the size of the previous building in EUR, the new facility reflected the College’s growing role within the Alliance.

🎓 Senior Course 95 was the first cohort to graduate from the building we are standing today.

🙌 Senior Course 148 carries that legacy forward - 75 years after the establishment of the College and 60 years after its relocation to .



𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘈𝘐-𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.

26/05/2026

👩‍🎓🎖️ Major General Germaine J.F. Seewer, Senior Course 119 Ancien, was recently awarded the Distinguished Ancien Diploma in recognition of her exceptional career and service.

As a graduate from Switzerland 🇨🇭, an enduring NATO partner, she reflects on how the College shaped her professional journey and highlights the role of the NDC in strengthening , dialogue, and mutual understanding with partner nations. 🎥⤵️

🎓 Yesterday, the NDC welcomed 23 participants from the BI Norwegian Business School’s Executive Master programme in Secu...
21/05/2026

🎓 Yesterday, the NDC welcomed 23 participants from the BI Norwegian Business School’s Executive Master programme in Security and Cultural Understanding.

🗣️The delegation explored the "Changing Character of War" by attending a lecture on the maritime domain alongside our Senior Course. The visit concluded with a comprehensive briefing on the NDC and a tour of our premises.

🤝 Many thanks to the BI Norwegian Business School for the visit and the great discussions!

🇹🇷 The NDC was honoured to receive H.E. Ambassador Prof Çağrı Erhan, Deputy Chair of the Presidential Security and Forei...
20/05/2026

🇹🇷 The NDC was honoured to receive H.E. Ambassador Prof Çağrı Erhan, Deputy Chair of the Presidential Security and Foreign Policy Council, and to welcome back H.E. Elif Çomoğlu Ülgen, Ambassador of 🇹🇷 to 🇮🇹 and 🇸🇲.

🗣️ The visit began with an office call hosted by NDC Commandant, Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen, and NDC Dean, Dr Suzanne Nielsen, offering an opportunity to discuss the strong and continued between Türkiye and the NDC, as well as the College’s mission in preparing NATO leaders.

📌 A key highlight of the programme was the Lecture of Opportunity delivered by Ambassador Prof. Erhan, and moderated by Prof. Kılıç Buğra Kanat, Member of the Presidential Security and Foreign Policy Council, on “NATO and Türkiye in the Evolving Security Environment: Adaptation, Cooperation and Future Perspectives.”

🤝Our sincere thanks to all for the visit, lecture, and engaging discussions.

🙌 Today, the NATO Defense College welcomed H.E. Mr Alessandro Gonzales, Minister Plenipotentiary and Security Policy Dir...
20/05/2026

🙌 Today, the NATO Defense College welcomed H.E. Mr Alessandro Gonzales, Minister Plenipotentiary and Security Policy Director at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale 🇮🇹.

🎓 Accompanied by Mr Matteo Zerini, Secretary of Legation at the Directorate General for Political Affairs and International Security, the delegation met with NDC Commandant Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen and Dean Dr Suzanne Nielsen for a briefing and discussion on the College’s role in enhancing the effectiveness of the Alliance through strategic-level , and .

🤝 Thank you to the delegation for the visit and the fruitful !

19/05/2026

🧭 In an increasingly contested and rapidly changing security environment, understanding different perspectives and building strong networks matters more than ever🤝

🎤 During a recent NDC course, GFOAC 2026-1, the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff, Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas, delivered a keynote address on partnerships, cooperation and collective understanding. Hear the complete interview here:

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2xCjBDK-aU

How does the NDC contribute to building and sustaining NATO cohesion in a changing strategic environment? 🤝🛡️🎓From 13 to...
15/05/2026

How does the NDC contribute to building and sustaining NATO cohesion in a changing strategic environment? 🤝🛡️

🎓From 13 to 15 May, the NATO Defense College welcomed its Anciens and Alumni community back to Rome for the 72nd Anciens’ Conference and Seminar.

👥The event fostered meaningful exchanges among Allies and partners on the challenges facing the Alliance today, providing a unique forum to strengthen the professional networks and friendships forged at the College.

📰Read more about this year’s discussions on , , and across all domains: 🔗 https://www.ndc.nato.int/72nd-anciens-seminar-2026/

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