‘Today’s conflicts are not the same as they were 15 years ago. They require greater engagement to better address the complex causes of conflict across international borders. The EU is increasing its influence and understanding by deploying and developing all necessary tools, strategies and instruments across sectors’With these words, the Course ‘From Conflict Analysis to Integrated Action: Generating Strategies for Intervention’ concluded on 20 January in Vienna. It had been organised in cooperation with the Austrian Ministry of Defence under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College. The course contributed directly to strengthening the EU, its institutions and its member states, as it provided participants with the critical skills needed to analyse complex conflict dynamics effectively and identify realistic responses.

