The Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies hosted a delegation of 34 Iraqi General Officers and senior representatives from the Iraqi security-related ministries for a Capstone seminar. The course focused on building partner capacity in strategic planning, leadership, and cross-coordination of the Interagency. The group was in Washington, D.C. from 27 July through 1 August 2025 and was escorted by representatives of the Office of Security Cooperation, Iraq. The Iraqi leaders were challenged to problem solve and explore areas of shared and divergent security interests with the United States. The elements of practical instruction were provided by the U.S. National Defense University, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and the National Capital Region.

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