Alumni Gather for Peacekeeping Operations Leadership Seminar
November 27-29, 2006
The Conference Center, in conjunction with the Graduate Support Office, recently conducted a seminar entitled, “International Peacekeeping Operations: Lessons Learned.” The conference consisted of Marshall Center alumni, guest experts and professors in a panel discussion forum that focused on sharing observations, insights and lessons learned with a view toward best practice. Over fifty participants, thirty-eight of which were graduates, attended the three day conference. The conference, which utilized the growing network of graduates who have had experience in peacekeeping operations, provided a forum for exchange of information and experiences to enhance international efforts. Participants will be able to further this network through the use of a ‘community of interest’ internet-based platform where they can continue to exchange ideas.
(l to r) LTC Kiril Kirev, Bulgaria (LC 2002-6) and COL Georghe Sima, Romania (EP 2003-1) prepare their remarks about the NATO perspective on peacekeeping.
Dr. Horst Schmalfeld (center), Marshall Center Deputy Director (GE), introduces the EU perspectives panel with participants (l to r) Ms. Rasa Ostrauskaite, Lithuania, Office of the European Union Special Representative, MAJ Vladan Holcner, Czech Republic (LC 2002-3) and Mr. Arkadiusz Szydlowski, Poland (EP 1997-2).
(l to r) Georgian alumni, Mr. Teimuraz Kekelidze (LC 2002-3) and Mr. Shalva Burduli (EP 2004-1) look over the information for networking with the other participants.
