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Spotlight on Marshall Center Alumni Scholar: Oleksandr Diadiushenko

Alumni scholar Ukraine Civil Defense Service Col. Oleksandr Diadiushenko presented his research on protecting critical infrastructure in wartime.

Raitis Tiliks stands at a podium delivering his alumni scholar presentation at the Marshall Center, with a large screen behind him displaying the title of his research on integrated border management and deterrence on NATO’s Northeastern flank

Research and Policy Analysis

Latvia’s First Alumni Scholar Explores EU Border Security and Integrated Deterrence

Raitis Tiliks presented his research July 31, 2025, becoming Latvia’s first alumni scholar while offering insights into integrated border management.

Vitalie Armașu stands at the front of a conference room next to two seated individuals, with a presentation slide behind him titled 'Increasing Moldova's Deterrence Potential.' An American and German flag are visible on either side of the screen.

Research and Policy Analysis

Marshall Center Welcomes Moldovan Scholar for Research on National Resilience

Vitalie Armașu of Moldova, the Marshall Center’s latest alumni scholar, shared his research with leadership, staff, and faculty on Aug. 5, 2025.

A speaker addresses participants during the Seminar on European-Led Security, Deterrence, and Defense at the George C. Marshall Center. Attendees are seated in a large auditorium, facing a stage flanked by U.S. and German flags and a large screen displaying the seminar title.

Global/Transnational Issues

Marshall Center Debuts New Course Supporting European-Led Defense

The Marshall Center and the European Security and Defence College held the inaugural Seminar on European-led Security, Deterrence, and Defense.

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Euro-Atlantic Relations

Marshall Center, Cyprus Security and Defence Academy Formalize Academic Partnership

The Marshall Center officially entered a partnership with the Cyprus Security and Defence Academy (CSDA), laying the foundation for expanded academic cooperation and stronger strategic ties.

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Global/Transnational Issues

Forging the Future of European-Led Defense: Marshall Center Wraps Week of Strategic Dialogue

The Marshall Center culminated its week-long Senior Executive Seminar, which examined current shared security challenges and scalable solutions.

Participants attend a plenary session of the Senior Executive Seminar at the George C. Marshall Center. A panel of speakers sits on stage beneath a large screen displaying the seminar title, “Senior Executive Seminar, 14–18 July.” The auditorium is filled with attendees seated at desks, many using laptops, while a wall of international flags lines the back of the room. U.S. and German flags are displayed near the speakers.

Regional Security

Marshall Center Senior Executive Seminar Focuses on Defense Strategy

The Marshall Center’s high-level event for advancing European-led security focuses on how to incentivize defense investments, modernize security frameworks, and harness technological innovation.

College

Alumni

News & Events

Strategic Initiatives

Spotlight on Marshall Center Alumni Scholar: Oleksandr Diadiushenko

Latvia’s First Alumni Scholar Explores EU Border Security and Integrated Deterrence

Marshall Center Welcomes Moldovan Scholar for Research on National Resilience

Marshall Center Debuts New Course Supporting European-Led Defense

Marshall Center, Cyprus Security and Defence Academy Formalize Academic Partnership

Forging the Future of European-Led Defense: Marshall Center Wraps Week of Strategic Dialogue

Marshall Center Senior Executive Seminar Focuses on Defense Strategy

Events

Western Balkans Forum

English Teaching Faculty Development Workshop (FDW) 25-03

Program on Applied Security Studies