NDU International Fellows Alumni

05/22/2026

The International Student Management Office (ISMO) is now International Study, Missions, & Outreach (ISMO).

This rebranding reflects the full scope and impact of our work across National Defense University and better highlights the academic excellence, operational engagement, and global partnerships that define our mission.

International Study underscores our enduring commitment to International Fellows, their academic contributions, professional experiences, and central role in NDU’s learning environment.

Missions captures the breadth of our activities, including the Field Study Program (FSP), Distinguished Visitor Orientation Tours (DVOT), and engagements that directly advance security cooperation.

Outreach emphasizes our expanding partnerships with international institutions and alumni, strengthening global engagement and long-term collaboration.

While our name is evolving, our dedication to supporting International Fellows and our partners remains unchanged.

We look forward to continuing our work together under this renewed vision.

05/19/2026

🎉 Applications for ACES 2026 are now OPEN to all International and American NDU alumni! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting ACES 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 31 August-4 September 2026. The theme for this year's seminar is Enduring Partnerships | Shared Strength. ACES 2026 is your chance to reconnect with classmates, learn from expert faculty and subject matter experts, and strengthen the bonds that tie our community together. We look forward to welcoming you back!

🔗Application: https://ndu.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRoWaHkAzh7Hbb8
💲 Program fee: $500
❓ Questions? Send them here: [email protected] or contact +1 202 330 3643.

05/08/2026

This week, the National Defense University community came together for the International Fellows Luncheon, a meaningful tradition that highlights the global strength of our institution. With participation from representatives of more than 60 countries, the event reflected the depth and breadth of our partnerships.
Our International Fellows and their families shared dishes from their home countries, offering more than a meal. They brought perspectives shaped by different cultures, experiences, and security environments. Perspectives that enrich classroom discussions and strengthen our collective understanding.
At NDU, we don’t just study global challenges; we do so alongside the partners and allies we rely on to address them. The relationships built here foster trust, deepen collaboration, and prepare us to work more effectively together in support of shared security interests.

04/18/2026

03/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Alumni Continuing Education Seminar (ACES) will take place 31 August – 4 September in Seoul, South Korea!
To all National Defense University alumni – both international and U.S.

Engage with experts on topics such as Security and Development, The Future of Irregular Warfare, Resourcing Security, and Joint Warfighting & the Revolution in Military Affairs.
Network with senior leaders from around the globe, celebrate new International Fellows Hall of Fame inductees, and participate in unique cultural excursions.
Follow us for more updates! Any questions? Email us at [email protected].

If you're interested in attending, please fill out this survey: https://ndu.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5fzvI3NPltVW

03/19/2026

From Fellows to Lifelong Partners in Security. is so proud of our International Hall of Fame inductees who have risen to senior positions in their respective national security missions as warfighters and strategic leaders who are part of a global network forged in the crucible of joint and combined professional military education at each of our colleges.
https://ismo.ndu.edu/Alumni/International-Hall-of-Fame-Program/

02/28/2026

The International Student Management Office (ISMO) will now be known as International Study, Missions, & Outreach (ISMO).
This rebranding reflects the full scope and impact of our work across NDU and better highlights the academic excellence, operational engagement, and global partnerships that define our mission.
International Study underscores our enduring commitment to International Fellows, their academic contributions, professional experiences, and central role in NDU’s learning environment.
Missions captures the breadth of our activities, including the Field Study Program (FSP), Distinguished Visitor Orientation Tours (DVOT), and engagements that directly advance security cooperation.
Outreach emphasizes our expanding partnerships with international institutions and alumni, strengthening global engagement and long-term collaboration.
While our name is evolving, our dedication to supporting International Fellows and our partners remains unchanged.

As part of this transition, we have launched a new LinkedIn page to reflect our expanded identity and mission. We invite you to follow our new page to stay connected, informed, and engaged with International Study, Missions, & Outreach.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-study-missions-outreach/
We look forward to continuing our work together under this renewed vision.

02/20/2026

From the high-tech economy to artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation, and cybersecurity, 85 International Fellows from 56 countries from the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Eisenhower School (ES), and National War College (NWC) explored San Francisco’s national security, cultural and civic landscape in January. supported a combined Field Studies Program including engagements in Berkeley and Silicon Valley, focusing on the national security implications of emerging technology, policy, and strategic leadership. Of course, Fellows also took the opportunity to run across that marvel of U.S. engineering

12/31/2025

12/18/2025

ISMO supported International Fellows from the College of International Security Affairs (CISA) and the Joint Special Operations Master of Arts (JSOMA) programs’ travel to New York City for a Field Studies Program. Highlights included a guided tour of Ellis and Liberty Islands, a visit to 9/11 Memorial and Museum and the New York Police Department (NYPD) that focused on emergency preparedness and leading through crises to combat global terrorism. With the U.S. mission to the United Nations, Fellows shared their experiences in global peacekeeping, assessed government institutions, and reaffirmed how global partnerships advance international peace and security.

12/16/2025

Always a pleasure to reconnect with our alumni, and even more so when they share their expertise with current students. On 9 December, Lt. gen. pilot ret. L**h Majewski (International Fellows Hall of Fame inductee) led a discussion on contemporary challenges in Poland and beyond.

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