Leadership in International Security Course (LISC) 2027-2028
Navigating International Security: Leadership in an Age of Strategic Transformation
The 42nd edition of this highly competitive eight-month course in international security is designed for high- performing professionals seeking to enhance their careers and effectively respond to the world’s most pressing security challenges.
Our approach is comprehensive and multifaceted. This course will not only update your knowledge, but will build your skillset and toolset to better prepare you to deal with our unpredictable international security environment.
During the eight-month course you will have the opportunity to learn from and network with over 120 members of the GCSP’s global experts community, including high-level practitioners from governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and civil society.
Learning Objectives
This course offers you a unique opportunity to:
- Strengthen your leadership skillset in a multicultural and cross-sectoral environment
- Acquire analytical tools to increase your effectiveness as a security policy practitioner
- Enhance your ability to generate sustainable policy responses and solutions
- Broaden your professional network of peace and security practitioners
Modules
Who should attend
Open primarily to mid-career professionals working in national ministries, but also to peace and security practitioners working for International and Regional organisations.
Costs
The course is offered free of tuition charges for participants as part of Switzerland’s contribution to the Partnership for Peace Programme.
Application deadline: 1 June 2027
High-level multi-stakeholder experts; diverse global mid-career participants; breadth of topics analysed in the course; holistic approach to leadership; MAS track qualification
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The LISC exposes you to different ways of thinking about peace, security, leadership, and global cooperation, while also allowing you to learn from the experiences of others. It has a unique atmosphere that feels more professional and practical than a traditional academic setting. It creates space for engagement, collaboration, and real-world discussions that stay with you long after the course ends. I truly believe it is valuable at any stage of one’s career or personal journey.
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