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The bronze statue of Gen. George C. Marshall, an American statesman and soldier, in front of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies is pictured in the snow.

Historical Marshall Center Photo

Marshall Center’s Reimagined Program Focuses on Skills-Based Training, Regional Expertise

The Marshall Center is launching a new program plan in 2026 to strengthen European-led defense and promote burden-sharing

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Research and Policy Analysis

Alumni Scholar Marinela Petkova Examines Strategic Deterrence in Global South

Bulgarian Ambassador Marinela Petkova culminated her time as an alumni scholar with a presentation to the Marshall Center on Sept. 4, 2025.

Marshall Center faculty and alumni scholars seated at a conference table during the Alumni Scholar Group Project final presentations on deterrence and defense in the Baltic Sea region. A presentation screen is visible in the background.

Research and Policy Analysis

Baltic Scholar Event Strengthens Regional Security Research and Collaboration

The Marshall Center concluded its Baltic alumni scholar event Sept. 4, 2025, bringing together researchers and practitioners to share original studies on regional security challenges and hybrid threats.

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Outreach

Polish Officer Explores Hybrid Deterrence in Alumni Scholars Presentation

The Marshall Center's ninth alumni scholar of 2025 presented her research on hybrid warfare and the weaponization of migration Aug. 29.

Gjeraqina Leka, assistant professor at the University of Tetova, speaks at the podium during the Western Balkans Forum at the Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Behind her, a screen displays the event title alongside the U.S. and German flags. Three panelists are seated at the table to her left.

Regional Security

Western Balkans Forum Concludes with Call for Stronger Regional Cooperation

The Western Balkans Forum closed Aug. 28, 2025, at the Marshall Center after three days of discussion on the region’s role in European-led deterrence and defense.

Good Governance

Western Balkans Forum Opens With Focus on Contributing to European-led Deterrence, Defense

The Marshall Center hosts a Western Balkans Forum, highlighting a region strategically vital for European Security.

PLTCE

Language Course Strengthens Multinational Security Cooperation

The English Language Enhancement Course familiarize participants with terminology used in future security studies, strengthen presentation skills, and enable more effective dialogue.