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Applying Security Expertise to Strengthen Deterrence in Europe

This year’s theme underscores the evolving European defense dynamic as well as the growing need to prepare societies, institutions, and individuals for the demands of strategic competition.

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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.

PLTCE

Chinese Language Course Builds Strategic Capabilities for U.S., Allied, Partner Forces

The addition of Mandarin Chinese aligns with increased emphasis on the Indo-Pacific region and supports intelligence, operations, and regional engagement initiatives.

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Hybrid Threats

Marshall Center Seminar Prepares Global Leaders to Counter Hybrid Threats

The Marshall Center culminated its Seminar on Irregular Warfare/Hybrid Threats where 90 participants tackled hybrid threats and gray zone tactics.

Global/Transnational Issues

Marshall Center Partners with Universität der Bundeswehr to host AI + Security Salon

Marshall Center hosts AI and security salon for faculty, security practitioners, and Ph.D. researchers.

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Research and Policy Analysis

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.

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