National Defense University Foundation

09/04/2026

Thirty-six countries. One week in Seoul. ACES 2026 has closed, and once again, NDU's alumni network proved why professional military education creates relationships that outlast the classroom. Grateful to everyone who made this year's gathering a success.

🎓 ACES 2026 | A Week of Partnership and Exchange ACES 2026 has come to a close in Seoul, South Korea, bringing together an exceptional community of NDU alumni from around the world for a week of learning, engagement, and exchange. From visits that connected participants with the history of U.S. a...

08/31/2026

Ambassador Andrew Young, Director, International Study, Missions, & Outreach, National Defense University, opens the program!

08/31/2026

ACES 2026 ready to start!

08/31/2026

Andrews Federal Credit Union has stepped forward to support the next generation of national security leaders, providing a generous grant to fund NDU alumni attending the Alumni Continuing Education Seminar.

This gift ensures more alumni can return to the classroom, sharpen their strategic thinking, and reconnect with the network that continues to strengthen the security of our nation long after graduation. It is a powerful example of what happens when an organization chooses to invest directly in the people carrying this mission forward.

The NDU Foundation is deeply grateful to Andrews Federal Credit Union for this partnership and Major General Sharon Dunbar USAF(Ret.) for recommending the donation.

If your organization shares that same commitment to national security and strategic leadership, we invite you to learn how you can support the National Defense University through the NDU Foundation.

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08/31/2026

From our colleagues at NDU and ISMO, ACES 2026 officially kicks off in Seoul, bringing together alumni from all six geographic combatant commands for a week of strategic dialogue.

ACES 2026 is underway – the week has officially kicked off in Seoul, South Korea! We’re excited to welcome our distinguished alumni from the 6 geographic combatant commands and come together for a week of learning, discussion, and engagement with fellow leaders from across the globe. Stay tuned ...

08/31/2026

From our colleagues at NDU, the National Intelligence College held its inaugural convocation on August 24, marking the start of Academic Year 2026-2027 at NDU's newest college. A historic milestone in strategic intelligence education.

The Countdown to the National Intelligence College Inaugural Convocation is On! 🏛️🌐⚡

On August 24, the National Intelligence College (NIC) will host its inaugural convocation and ribbon cutting. We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2027 to NDU’s sixth college.

Incoming students in the Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence, Master of Science and Technology Intelligence, and Certificate in Intelligence Studies programs are preparing to enter a dynamic academic environment focused on collaboration, technological innovation, and strategic foresight.

The stage is set. Our inaugural cohort is arriving, our faculty is ready, and all are vital to NDU’s mission to generate strategic warfighting advantage for the Nation.

🌐 Discover NIC: Explore our programs and campus community at https://www.ndu.edu/NIC/

🗣️ To Our NIU Alumni Family: Help us welcome the very first NIC class! Share your favorite memories, shoutouts, or best pieces of advice for the incoming cohort in the comments below! 👇

08/24/2026

From our colleagues at NDU, Roosevelt Hall was filled with students, faculty, and staff to celebrate 236 years of the U.S. Coast Guard. In his remarks at the ceremony, USCG Vice Commandant Admiral Thomas Allan Jr. honored the strong, enduring partnership between NDU and the Coast Guard. Happy Birthday to our Coast Guard alumni and teammates.

08/19/2026

This week at the National Defense University Foundation (NDUF), we are sharing the latest updates from the university alongside our mission to support strategic education and leadership. This community of donors, alumni, staff and partners continues to drive impact at the intersection of education, defense, and national security.

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08/18/2026

From our colleagues at NDU and CISA, registration for ACES 2026 in Seoul has closed and alumni gather in just three weeks under the theme Enduring Partnerships and Shared Strength. Excited to see this global network of alumni continue strengthening national security together.

NDU’s education doesn’t end when students graduate. Each year, alumni return from around the world to participate in the Alumni Continuing Education Seminar (ACES). They hear from experts and share their experiences, and their discussions improve U.S. national security and that of our partners and allies.

This year’s theme of Enduring Partnerships | Shared Strength will include plenary sessions on:

✔ Strengthening Ourselves, Strengthening Each Other: Building Shared Strategic Capacity for Security and Resilience: At the center of this discussion is a guiding question: How can allies and partners build the capabilities that make coalitions faster, smarter, and more resilient in a rapidly evolving and contested environment?

✔ Resourcing Security: This panel will examine key obstacles facing the defense industrial base and explore practical approaches to strengthening security cooperation and national security resourcing.

✔ The Future of Irregular Warfare: This panel examines the future of irregular warfare through three interrelated dilemmas that will define the character of conflict in the years ahead: the transformation of information and influence operations, the convergence of criminal, political, and insurgent networks, and the enduring evolution of insurgency and counterinsurgency across contested environments.

✔ A Revolution in Military Affairs, and Impacts on the Joint Force: The panel will explore if an RMA has occurred or is occurring amongst participants and interested parties in recent and ongoing conflicts.

Registration for ACES 2026 in Seoul, South Korea has closed. We are thrilled to welcome those who are attending in just 3 weeks!

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08/17/2026

From our colleagues at INSS, a new Strategic Insights article examines how AI-enabled information environments are reshaping military decision-making and why speed alone cannot guarantee decision advantage. Sharp thinking on the future of cognitive warfare.

In AI-enabled warfare, the challenge is ensuring decisions remain aligned with an environment that is constantly changing. A new Strategic Insights article explores how AI-enabled information environments are reshaping military decision-making. John Murray, Dr. Elise G. Annett, and Dr. James Giordan...