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College of International and Security Studies

Strategic Competition and Russia

Dates: Jan. 26–Feb. 20, 2026 (4 weeks)

Learning Objectives:

  • Week 1: Strategy and policy development
  • Weeks 2–3: Strategic competition and the threat posed by Russia, with emphasis on NATO’s eastern flank
  • Week 4: Workshops and consultations to develop solutions aligned with participants’ organizational needs

The Marshall Center’s resident courses are designed to build strategic competencies through lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations, and individual consultations. By the end of each course, participants will:

  • Understand core concepts of strategy and policy
  • Apply those concepts to analyze the strategic environment
  • Develop actionable plans using the DOTMLPF-P framework: doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy

Participant Profile

The ideal candidate for this in-resident course is a midlevel security professional with the following characteristics:

  • Eight to 15 years of experience working in security-related fields
  • A general understanding of security and defense matters and related processes
  • A professional or personal interest in strategy and policy development
  • A need to apply strategy and policy skills to strategic competition in the trans-Atlantic region and countering Russia

Language Requirement

The course is offered in English only. A minimum score of 80 on the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test, or an equivalent score on the ALCPT, NATO STANAG, TOEFL, CEFR, or university-level English courses, is required.

Topics
Strategic Competition

Course Details

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How to Register

Registration is open to self-funded professionals from government, defense, industry, and academia.

The cost of the program varies by package selected, depending on the level of housing and logistical support required:

  • Option A: Tuition only – $215 per week
  • Option B: Tuition + housing/meals – $1,710 per week
  • Option C: Tuition + housing/meals + travel flight – $2,175 per week

Exact pricing and payment instructions will be provided during the application process.

Application Form.

Registration due date: Dec. 10, 2025.