Mission

DSCU is the Department of Defense's primary Security Cooperation educational institution. Its mission is to advance the knowledge and practice of Security Cooperation through education, training, workforce development, advising, research, analysis, and lessons learned.

Vision

DSCU strives to be the center of intellectual life for the Security Cooperation enterprise; we prepare a global network of professionals to achieve outcomes that enhance the security of the United States and its partners and allies.

Values

  • Academic Excellence: Commitment to personal, professional, and SC workforce innovation and growth through academics and integrity.
  • Accountability: Maintaining the highest integrity in meeting the highest standards of the DoD, Congress, and the US taxpayer at a reasonable cost.
  • Agility: Providing education, support, and relevant information in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Collaboration: Leveraging the knowledge of the SC community in order to develop valuable and timely SC academic curriculum.
  • Community: Dedication to building and upholding relationships within the SC community and adding value to the workforce
  • Diversity: Representation of varied experiences through faculty, staff, students, and curriculum content.

Faculty Spotlight

DSCU is especially proud of the quality and diversity of research, achievements, and scholarly work by DSCU’s faculty. DSCU faculty teammates are integral to DSCU being the center of intellectual life for the Security Cooperation enterprise.

Latest News

Call for Proposals 2025

DSCU Call for Proposals: Submissions to the 2025 Security Cooperation Conference

December 9, 2024

The Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) is pleased to invite submissions to the 2025 Security Cooperation Conference, which will be held in late October 2025 in the National Capital Region. The theme of the 2025 conference is “Learning from the Past to Shape the Future.”

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UN Peacekeeping Operations Contingent Commanders Course

December 9, 2024

Congratulations to the latest cohort of participants of the Institute for Security Governance's (ISG) United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Contingent Commanders (PKOCC) course.

DIILS Engages with Thailand

DIILS Engages with Thailand

December 4, 2024

A team from the Defense Security Cooperation University's Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) recently traveled to Thailand. The DIILS team met with maritime security professionals from the Thailand Maritime Enforcement Coordination Center (Thai MECC) as part of an ongoing maritime security cooperation effort.

Romania Builds Capacity to Implement NATO Resilience Baseline Requirements

Romania Builds Capacity to Implement NATO Resilience Baseline Requirements

December 4, 2024

Romania has completed the first year of a five-year bilateral Security Cooperation program designed to enhance capacity to meet NATO Resilience Baseline Requirements. This initiative, supported by U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and the Defense Security Cooperation University’s Institute for Security Governance (ISG), focuses on strengthening resilience and crisis management capabilities.

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DIILS Partners with Latvia

November 27, 2024

A team from the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) recently traveled to Latvia to conduct an executive seminar on Human Rights and the Law of Armed Conflict with members of their military.

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DRMI Delivers Mobile Course in Argentina

November 27, 2024

A Defense Resources Management Institute (DRMI) faculty team recently delivered a one-week Mobile International Defense Management Course (MIDMC) for approximately 30 military officials representing the Argentinian Armed Forces. The MIDMC was the fourth iteration of the course in Argentina and was the result of a combined effort of representatives from the Ministry of Defense of Argentina and the U.S. Embassy, Office of Defense Cooperation.

ISG Women, Leadership, and National Defense Course

ISG Women, Leadership, and National Defense Course

November 21, 2024

Congratulations to the latest cohort of participants of the Defense Security Cooperation University's Institute for Security Governance (ISG) Women, Leadership, and National Defense course. This course supports the U.S. Department of Defense Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Strategic Framework Implementation Plan and the United Nation's Security Council Resolution 1325 agenda.

The Institute for Security Governance Commemorates Three Decades of Impact

The Institute for Security Governance Commemorates Three Decades of Impact

November 21, 2024

The Institute for Security Governance (ISG) recently marked its 30th anniversary celebrating three decades of dedication to strengthening international partnerships through education, training, and Institutional Capacity Building (ICB). Established to support U.S. Security Cooperation, ISG has evolved into an institution focused on fostering sustainable defense partnerships worldwide.

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DIILS Partners With Nigeria

November 13, 2024

A team from DSCU’s Defense Institute of International Legal Studies recently traveled to Nigeria to meet with members of the Nigerian Navy as part of an ongoing Security Cooperation effort.

DSCU Competitive Research Grant Program

DSCU Announces Grant and Cooperative Agreement Awards 

November 12, 2024

The Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) is pleased to announce its first grant and cooperative agreement awards for security cooperation research. DSCU sponsored these research projects for the first time as part of efforts to fulfill the mandates outlined in Title 10 U.S. Code Section 384.    

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Strategies & Capabilities for Cyber Challenges

November 6, 2024

The Institute for Security Governance (ISG) recently concluded the most recent iteration of its cyber resident course offerings, Strategies & Capabilities for Cyber Challenges.

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2024 Security Cooperation Conference on Building Lasting Partnerships

November 5, 2024

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), hosted the third annual Security Cooperation (SC) Conference, titled “Building Lasting Partnerships: What Have We Learned?” Oct. 28–30, 2024, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.

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DIILS Engages with the Federated States of Micronesia

October 16, 2024

A team from the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) recently traveled to the Federated States of Micronesia to conduct an executive seminar on Human Rights and the Law of Armed Conflict with government officials.

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October 2024 Heron

October 15, 2024

Announcing the latest ISG Heron – a quarterly newsletter that shines a spotlight on our work in Security Cooperation and Institutional Capacity Building, and showcases the dedicated individuals behind these important initiatives.

In this issue, ISG:

• Marks the Institute's 30th Anniversary with an in-depth article looking back on its unique history 

• Welcomes brilliant new colleagues including a Deputy Director, a Maritime Senior Lecturer, four Regional Program Leads, and three Travel Specialists

• Profiles a combined DSCU Advising engagement in support of Bulgaria's F-16 program 

• Offers a Standing Ovation to Europe Regional Program Lead, Ms. Jessica Kehl 

• Spotlights Mr. Ian Wexler's inaugural year as ISG Director 

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