European Security and Defence Policy Online Course

The European Security and Defence Policy online course is an introductory course that aims to explain the nature of this policy area and its relevance for current developments in the field of security.

Overview

The ESDP online course

• Discusses the broader historical and geopolitical context within which ESDP was launched
• Explains the institutional set-up
• Looks at the military and civilian capabilities of ESDP
• Analyses the relationship between the EU and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
• Describes EU-led operations
• Highlights some current and future challenges

The learning materials include interactive exercises, links to websites, graphs, pictures, and summaries in PDF format. Together, these course elements provide an interactive learning experience that allows learners to understand the complexity of the EU's security policy dimension.

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A Joint Development

The ESDP online course was developed jointly by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the International Relations and Security Network (ISN), at the request of the NATO Defense College.

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