Applications are now being accepted for Strategic Competition, a 4-week resident course designed for experienced military officers, civilian officials, and security professionals responsible for policy, planning, strategy, analysis, capability development, acquisition, or security cooperation.
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The Marshall Center celebrated the graduation of 84 security professionals from 37 countries who completed the Hybrid Threats and Cybersecurity resident course on July 31, 2026, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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Are you ready to operate at the intersection of strategy, space, technology, and geopolitics? Applications are now open for Emerging Security Issues, a 7-week resident course designed for junior- to mid-level security and defense professionals.Continue reading
The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies began its European-Led Defense course on April 13, 2026, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, focusing on skills-based training to translate strategy and defense investment into credible deterrence and executable capability.
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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany – For nine weeks, the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen was home to a gathering of 94 security professionals from 52 countries. They came together for the Marshall Center’s flagship Program on Applied Security Studies (PASS), diving into some of the world’s toughest security challenges and strengthening the international bonds needed to address them. Continue reading
The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies cordially invites you to attend a video webinar on the topic: “The Need for a Transatlantic Plan on China”
On June 11, 2021 from 03:00 - 04:00pm CEST. Read More
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (May 28, 2021) – The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies farewells U.S. Army Retired Lt. Gen Keith W. Dayton as he departs after 10 years as the Director. Dayton is recognized for his leadership and strategic vision. Read More
The Alumni Programs Department is charged with managing a global network of over 14,000 security practitioners from 156 countries. Their mission continues even with the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
In recognition of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the Marshall Center is assembling information and resources that may help manage the crisis. We are collecting COVID-19 related links to articles, blogs, or published papers on GlobalNET so that we can off Read More
On August 24, 2026, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies welcomed 25 participants from Ecuador’s Joint Military Defense Academy (ADEMIC) General Staff Course. Read More
The Marshall Center's resident courses are part of a redesigned program plan launched in 2026 to assess, align, and advance European-led security,
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