Visit of Ms Gabrielle Cowan, Chargé d’Affaires of U.S. Embassy in Tallinn 

On 07 November 2022, Ms. Gabrielle Cowan, the US Embassy's chargé d’affaires in Tallinn, and Bryan Burke, US Embassy Political Officer, visited the Baltic Defence College to discuss the newly released US National Security Strategy and how it relates to US security interests in the Baltics. 

The visit was connected with the contribution to an elective focusing on regional security. The discussion with the students of the Joint Command and General Staff Course provided an opportunity to discuss USA global security strategy with a highly experienced State Department professional and Senior US Representative to Estonia. The interactive debate covered not only regional but also broader aspects of security.  

After the classroom discussion, Ms Cowan accompanied by Mr Burke and US Senior National Representative LTC John D. Looney, met with the Deputy Commandant and Dean to discuss ongoing cooperation and future opportunities. During the discussion, Ms. Cowan identified the unique value of the Baltic Defence College to provide a multinational education environment that builds and strengthens our NATO Alliances and Partnerships. It was also an opportunity to deliberate educational opportunities between BALTDEFCOL and US Professional Military education institutions.