Opportunities
Capacity Building
Applications Closed
15th ESDC (European Security and Defence College) advanced course for political advisers in CSDP missions and operations
Organisation: European Security and Defence College
Application deadline: 13 March 2026
Format: On-site
Location:
Italy, Switzerland, Austria
Start Date: 1 April 2026
Duration: 4 months
About
Course aim:
- a) To give participants an understanding of the tasks and challenges that political advisers at operational and strategic levels are likely to face in CSDP missions or operations
- b) To provide a detailed overview of the core principles of the EU’s External Action Service and the framework, skills and working methods required by political advisers, both in capital cities and in the field
- c) To enhance participants’ existing skills through practical training exercises
- d) To encourage networking among individuals working in advisory positions
Target group
Policy makers