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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.

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 (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.

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

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 

The Defense Security Cooperation University’s Institute for Security Governance (ISG) recently concluded the Principles of Defense Procurement and Contracting resident course in Monterey, California. This International Defense Acquisition Resource Management (IDARM) course provides a theoretical and practical examination of fundamental concepts and challenges associated with national and global defense contracting.