This is the eighth iteration in a series designed to build engagement in the region

The four-week seminar brings together 39 mid-level security practitioners working in the government and civilian sector from 32 different countries

Over 50 experts participated in the event hosted by the Marshall Center and the Rakovski National Defence College in Sofia, Bulgaria

The event drew nearly 100 participants using the anniversary event to assess how the U.S. and Germany address the challenges of a transformed security landscape.

The event, which drew over 35 participants representing 17 countries, was part of the European Security Seminar North.

Over 50 participants from the Ministry, the Marshall Center, Armed Forces, Diplomatic Corps in Berlin, U.S. European Command, the German Centre for Internal Leadership, the University of the German Armed Forces, and several renowned think tanks