Winter University of European Doctoral School on CSDP

The Winter University of European Doctoral School on CSDP took place between 16 and 20 November 2020 in the framework of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) in close cooperation with the University of Public Service in Budapest. The director of the online course was Professor Anna Molnár. The Winter University is the annual
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New ESDC publication: “Views on the progress of CSDP”

The 1st publication developed and delivered under the European Doctoral School on the Common Security and Defence Policy, is a fact. The primary authors are the Doctoral School’s PhD Fellows, that have had the chance to reflect together on the main themes of their work. We wish the doctoral fellows the best of luck in
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Apply for an internship at the ESDC

The ESDC is happy to announce the opening for Internships for the next year. We will be recruiting 2 or 3 Interns for a period of 3 to 6 months each, and for a total period of 9 months. The number of Interns will depend on the number of applications received and applicant’s profiles. In
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PM²: the EU’s Project Management Methodology, in support of CSDP Missions and Operations

The ESDC had the honour of co-organising, together with the Hellenic Joint Supreme War College  the PM² Alliance  and LAFP, a tailor-made course on the use of the European Commission’s PM² Project Management Methodology  to support CSDP Missions and Operations. All three co-organising institutes are members of ESDC’s extensive network  and are well-known training providers with
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ESDC Climate Change and Security Course

Within the framework of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), the ‘Climate Change and Security’ course was held in Brussels from 6 to 8 October 2020 as a residential course. The course was jointly organised by the French Institute for Higher National Defence Studies (IHEDN) and Adelphi, as part of the Climate Diplomacy initiative
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CSDP Orientation Course – A Blended & Hybrid Learning Experience

ESDC adapts its training format to meet the requirements of participants and speakers forced by the COVID19 crisis to attend or speak remotely. The European Union Military Staff (EUMS), under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC),  held a CSDP Orientation Course in Brussels and remotely / virtually, from 28 September to
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The 1st PDT course under the German Presidency

The Berlin based Centre for International Peace Operations (ZIF) runs the first training course under the German Presidency by conducting the second virtual Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) This PDT course conducted by the ESDC in cooperation with the German Centre for International Peace Operations (ZIF) was the second PDT course run in a virtual format. It
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A historic event in the ESDC model of training: the first synchronous learning – Advanced Modular Training

Mr Dirk Dubois, head of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), remotely opened the first module of the Advanced Modular Training (AMT) on 3 June 2020. In doing so he recalled that one of the ESDC’s objectives is to ‘help promote professional relations and contacts among the participants in the training and education activities’
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ESDC introduces virtual pre-deployment training (PDT) in response to the corona-virus crisis

In view of the uncertainties currently facing the world as a result of the corona-virus, the ESDC, in close consultation with the CPCC, has decided to develop a virtual version of the monthly PDT course to fulfill its duty of care in the preparation of future mission/operation staff. To adapt the programme to the new
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Would you like to work for the ESDC?

The application procedure is now open again  for a Seconded National Expert post in the College. The deadline for applications is 1 July 2020. We are looking forward to working with you. Follow the below link for more information: Job Opportunities/Internships at the ESDC  
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