NATO Allied Command Transformation hosted the Senior Course from the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy, on March 20th, 2024. The 80 members, coming from 34 different nations, were presented with an array of dialogues and presentations during their visit. The College holds a vital position in advancing the Alliance’s collective security by means of education, research and networking. The Senior Course aims to broaden the course members’ understanding of NATO and the international security environment.
Major General Robert Glab, Deputy Chief of Staff Resource Management at Allied Command Transformation, received Dr. Christopher Schnaubelt, Dean and Deputy Commandant of the NATO Defense College, for a series of discussions on NATO Allied Command Transformation engagements and priorities. Topics included the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept, Multi-Domain Operations, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Disruptive Technologies.
Founded in 1951, The NATO Defense College located in Rome, Italy, is the leading strategic educational and research institution of NATO. The college provides military officers and civilian officials from Allied and partner nations with senior-leader education focused on contemporary global security issues, viewed from a transatlantic perspective. Its mission is to cultivate critical, creative, and strategic thinking concerning the Alliance’s key challenges. They deliver six on-site courses annually for specific audiences.
Additionally, the NATO Defense College conducts research supporting academic programmes and engages with designated stakeholders to advance Alliance strategic objectives and values. It provides high-quality education and training for NATO staff, enabling greater cooperation and understanding among NATO member and partner nations. The NATO Defense College fosters dialogue and exchange of knowledge between military and civilian leaders throughout the Alliance, promoting collaborative development amongst attendees and fostering enduring, strategic partnerships.
NATO Allied Command Transformation, as one of NATO’s two strategic commands, leads the warfare development of military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines in order to navigate the evolving landscape of warfare. To foster the growth of future Alliance leaders, the NATO Defense College frequently engages with Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, in order to stay informed regarding all aspects related to the evolution of the Military Instrument of Power.