Defence Minister Ermal Nufi meets participants of the Senior Security and Defense Course

Published: Friday, 15 May 2026 18:15

Defence Minister Ermal Nufi met with participants of the Senior Security and Defense Course (SSDC) the highest-level military education programme within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania.

The discussion centered on today’s evolving security challenges, the importance of regional cooperation, and the growing role of strategic education in strengthening defence institutions and decision-making capacities.

Minister Nufi stressed that beyond the academic component of the programme, the relationships built among participants are equally important, describing them as essential for fostering trust, cooperation, and long-term partnerships in the field of security.

The course, developed in its current format with the support of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, is conducted in English and brings together both military and civilian professionals from Albania, the region, NATO member states, and partner countries

Since 2012, the course has held the status of a “NATO Listed Course”, becoming an important platform for the development of strategic-level leaders in the fields of security and defence

The 12-week programme includes modules on the global security environment, international organisations, NATO, leadership, and strategic communication. Lectures are delivered by Albanian and international experts, diplomatic representatives, and senior officials from security institutions.