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"to contribute to the effectiveness and cohesion of the Alliance by developing its role as a major centre of education, outreach and research on transatlantic security issues."
NATO:
Joint political/military alliance between 29 member countries

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Provides senior-level education and brings together senior-level military and civilian officials to interact on NATO issues in a unique, diverse and multicultural setting while cultivating multi-national consensus-building and providing opportunities for multinational networking;

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Reasons for my interest in this organization

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Reasons for my interest in this organization

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My current work with international students at Marine Corps University combined with my graduate study in Global and International Comparative Education/Peace Education would ideally lead to future work in a hybrid institution such as this.
Research-focused career opportunities  allow for study of important international education/human rights issues.
Example: NDC Eisenhower Defence Fellowship Programme

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Brief points of interest:
1. Established by first Supreme Allied Commander Gen Eisenhower (hence the name of the fellowship program)
2. Goal was to integrate civilian and military international education models in order to train and educate future leaders working within NATO assignments.
3. The location of the institution moved from Paris (where it resided for 15 years) to Rome in 1966. The NDC institution is currently located in Rome.
4. Environment of academic freedom, respect for diverse opinions forms the foundation of the mission.
http://www.zmne.hu/aarms/docs/Volume4/Issue3/pdf/09sipo.pdf

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How NDC fits into the international/global education discussion: 

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How NDC fits into the international/global education discussion: 

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Professional Military Education (PME for short, my current career field) can be considered a microcosm of the larger education system.
1. PME has its own education reform procedures (e.g. zero-based curriculum reviews, etc.). It looks to other PME institutions and practices education borrowing/lending.
Example: US borrowing military strategy/training and education from the Prussians
2. We focus on preparing students to become leaders in a joint operating environment--working together with coalition partners to solve global security problems.
3. International military students form a key part of the student body and contribute much to the education experience.
4. As we have seen in our coursework, education ties clearly to national security.
A safer world is better suited to improved education policy.

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Partnering with civilian international education institutions: University of Leicester and NDC

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Partnering with civilian international education institutions: University of Leicester and NDC

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Degree concentration options:
The Politics of Conflict and Violence, International Security, International Relations and World Order, Human Rights and Global Ethics, Diplomatic Studies, Intelligence and Security, and Politics in the European Union.

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University signs Memorandum of Understanding with NATO Defense College - University of Leicester

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Partnership will provide NATO officers with opportunity to continue studies via Distance Learning with University of Leicester

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The (1991) World Yearbook of Education: International Schools and International Education discusses the NATO Defense College as a model utilized by others like the Atlantic College.

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http://opportunitydesk.org/2015/03/30/apply-for-fellowship-programmes-at-nato-defense-college-rome-italy/

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https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/2264146/

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Female Empowerment: LtGen Chris Whitecross

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Female Empowerment: LtGen Chris Whitecross

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LtGen Whitecross is the first female to be chosen as Commandant of NATO Defense College.

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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the appointment of Lieutenant-General Christine (Chris) Whitecross as Commandant of the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy:

"On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Lieutenant-General Chris Whitecross on being appointed as Commandant of the NATO Defense College.

"Her appointment to this prestigious position speaks volumes of her leadership, professionalism and training, and reflects very well on both the Canadian Armed Forces and our country.

"Over the course of her career, Lieutenant-General Whitecross has served as a role model and a strong voice for female leadership and gender equality in the military.

"I am both confident in her abilities and reassured that she will be playing a pivotal role in preparing NATO's top officers and civilian personnel for the challenges that lie ahead for the Alliance.

"Lieutenant-General Whitecross is the third Canadian to be Commandant of the College and the first female Commandant in the 65-year history of the school. Her appointment is yet another milestone in Canada's proud history with NATO, a vital defence organization that we will continue to strongly support."
Associated Link

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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the appointment of Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross as Commandant of the NATO Defense College

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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the appointment of Lieutenant-General Christine (Chris) Whitecross as Commandant of the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy: "On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Lieutenant-General Chris Whitecross on being appointed as Commandant of the NATO Defense College.

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NATO Defense College, Rome, Italy. 11K likes. The NATO Defense College is the Alliance's premier academic institution.

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http://www.ndc.nato.int/about/organization.php?icode=28

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Radio interview with Brigadier General František Mičánek

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Radio interview with Brigadier General František Mičánek

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http://rebel.radio.cz/mp3/podcast/en/panorama/new-dean-of-nato-defense-college-our-perception-of-what-presents-a-threat-sometimes-differs.mp3