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Does NATO need to reboot its cooperative security policy? Find out what Nicolò Fasola, PhD has to say in “Reforming and Enhancing Partnerships to Strengthen NATO’s Strategic Posture.” https://lnkd.in/gbdSEgem

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In an era of climate uncertainty, NATO must adapt. In their latest blog, Maria Chiara Aquilino and Sarah Winder discuss how NATO offers a rare mechanism for countries to collaborate against shared pressures - and how the whole could be greater than the sum of its parts: https://lnkd.in/epWDkiS2 #NATO #NATOSummit #WashingtonSummit

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Discover the #Belgian #defence #industry, explore the increasing military expenditure on a global scale, Belgium’s strategic military significance in Europe and its proximity to major defence suppliers like France, Germany, and the UK, in this new publication by our colleagues of the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA). Great read!

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Violent extremists are using #IllicitEconomies to expand across the #Sahel and spread southwards. On 7 May, we explore the overlapping objectives of violent extremist groups involved in illicit economies. Register for the online seminar https://lnkd.in/gmfi-Zdw

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Should NATO be interested in expanding its engagement in the Sahel region and what could be its added value in the region? In this Analysis, Silvia D'Amato and Edoardo Baldaro explore NATO's role in the Sahel security dynamics and provide 2 strategic options for NATO's future engagement in the region. As a military-based political alliance, NATO has the potential to play an important role in monitoring the humanitarian situation and preventing further destabilization in the region. Read the full Analysis ➡️https://lnkd.in/ejvpMHUd

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[EUROPEAN DEFENCE MONTHLY AGENDA] To the #defence community in #Brussels and beyond Mark your agenda 📅 ▪ Upcoming public events ▪ #EU and #NATO's (and more) next major political meetings 📢 Spread the word and see you there! #europeanunion #communications #events #military

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[EUROPEAN DEFENCE MONTHLY AGENDA] To the #defence community in #Brussels and beyond Mark your agenda 📅 ▪ Upcoming public events ▪ #EU and #NATO's (and more) next major political meetings 📢 Spread the word and see you there! #europeanunion #communications #events #military

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The unity NATO demonstrated at the July 2024 Washington summit is not assured at the next NATO summit in The Hague ⤵ 📚 This new report by Dick Zandee and Roman de Baedts '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢: 𝗔 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀' depicts a set of scenarios that might help to gain more insight on the impact of the 2024 US elections: 🔵 Scenario 1 – Better burden-sharing 🔵 Scenario 2 – Transactional security 🔵 Scenario 3 – Partial US disengagement 🔵 Scenario 4 – US leaving NATO 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/gPbA2BJA

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NATO helps to boost scientific cooperation on the security implications of climate change in the southern neighbourhood. Experts on climate change from 16 countries - including NATO members and partners - as well as from NATO, the European Union and the African Union gathered in Rome 🇮🇹 to examine some of the most pressing climate-related challenges facing Europe and the Mediterranean. In the face of extreme weather events, rising sea levels and drought, the security implications across the Alliance’s southern neighbourhood are significant Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d5Bv7U5M

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🇷🇺 🇨🇳 What is the future & implications of increased cooperation between Russia and the People's Republic of China in the Arctic? 🔗 Read a series of papers by GMF experts investigating their growing alignment. https://bit.ly/4c5dwum

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🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7HK5ggW 🇪🇺 The #EU has passed a brand new pact on #migration and #asylum, helping take stressors off the ‘frontline’ countries. But will this be successful? Gabriel discusses the #humanitarian and #bureaucratic issues with this new plan. Find out more now ⤵

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📊 #Ukrainians consider #EU assistance to de-occupied territories the most effective – 48% rated it as effective, while 37% rated it as ineffective. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emwDC_pZ This survey was conducted between September 24 and 29, 2024, by the Соціологічна група "РЕЙТИНГ" on behalf of the EU Advisory Mission Ukraine in Ukraine, using Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI). The sample size consisted of 2,000 respondents representing Ukraine’s adult population (excluding temporarily occupied territories and areas without Ukrainian mobile communication). The margin of error is 2.2% with a confidence level of 0.95. #PublicOpinion #RatingGroup #EUAM

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💡 Did you know? The #MediPIET has trained over 500 public health professionals, ensuring a safer future for Europe and its neighbours. 👉 Find out more: #EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity #MediPIET #HealthSecurity #EUHealth #GlobalHealth

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NEWS: NATO releases 2024 Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment Report. "NATO released the Secretary General’s annual #ClimateChange and Security Impact Assessment on Tuesday (9 July 2024). It notes that accelerating climate change has “a profound impact on Allied security,” and stresses the need for NATO to remain fit for purpose in a rapidly changing environment." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/es_uUjU2

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Moldova’s pro-EU Maia #Sandu won the presidential #elections, but she will be confronted with a tense political situation as parliamentary elections will take place next year. https://bit.ly/3O5EbNU Since policy #continuity is expected, the country will likely continue with its bid to join the #EU. Credendo’s #outlook for Moldova’s ST and MLT political risk classification is stable #Moldova #PoliticalRisk #EconomicRisk #CreditInsurance #Export

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🇺🇦 How can Ukraine rebuild its energy sector, and integrate it with the EU's in preparation for EU membership? 🆕 A new report by GMF's Jacob Funk Kirkegaard analyses the major challenges involved. This report is part of a series of papers from GMF experts ahead of #URC2024. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3yM2yMt

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Civilians must be protected. In this #ICRC blog, experts stress that #EWIPA's Declaration success depends on turning political will into concrete actions, such as better military training, and sharing best practices to uphold IHL, among others. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYWCp2uk

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