The 22^nd edition of the New Issues in Security Course (NISC) focuses on new and re-emerging security challenges arising from a rapidly changing global environment. The course examines the evolution of security, with a special focus on human security, the interlinkages among security-related issues, and the value of adopting a more forward-looking approach to security. It also shows why it has become increasingly important to understand today’s and tomorrow’s global security landscape in order to be able to proactively respond to new challenges and opportunities and shape a better future.

The 22^nd NISC will help deepen your understanding of contemporary threats to prepare and empower you to have greater strategic impact in all domains. This eight week course also offers you a unique opportunity to interact with a diverse group of participants and experts from a wide range of sectors (government, international organisations, civil society, the private sector and academia). 

Learning Objectives

This course offers you a unique opportunity to:

• Strengthen your understanding of the rapidly changing global security environment
• Acquire tools to leverage your professional capacity
• Enhance your ability to respond to new challenges in order to shape a better future
• Network with a wide community of security policy professionals

Modules

Module I: New and Re-emerging Security Challenges - Online

The Changing Face of Security 
Human Security: the Environment, Global Health and Migration
Security Implications of Emerging Technologies 
Terrorism and Organised Crime 

Module II: Managing Current and Future Security Issues - Face to face

Prevention, Managing Conflict, and Sustaining Peace
Security, Economy and Law 
Global and Regional Governance 
New Issues in Security: Connecting the Dots

Open to mid-career professionals working in:

• national ministries,
• international organisations,
• non-governmental organisations and,
• civil society organisations.

Candidates must have had exposure to peace and security issues. Serving officers must have completed an advanced military staff course.