At the Policy Center for the New South Atlantic Dialogues where 80 countries were represented to discuss the need for stronger collaboration in the face of structural challenges such as fragile governance, fragmented security institutions, economic and political assymetries amongst others.

📌New Joint Report thesouthernhub.org/topics/securit…. The 2024 Sahel-Europe Dialogue Forum hosted subject matter experts from the #Sahel region who offered their insights on western models of security collaboration. Report by NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub & Universidad Francisco de Vitoria Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

دول حلف الناتو تلعب دورًا مهمًا في تعزيز التحالف. قام ستيوارت سامرز، نائب رئيس البعثة الدبلوماسية في سفارة المملكة المتحدة، وبالان سوشاك، رئيسة الشؤون السياسية والبرامج، بزيارة المركز الإقليمي لمبادرة التعاون لحلف الناتو في اسطنبول في الكويت لمناقشة دعم المملكة المتحدة للمركز

An excellent opportunity for Young Kuwaiti diplomats visiting Brussels to engage with Javier Colomina Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood on the Kuwait- NATO partnership. NATO-ICI Regional Centre

Key Weekly Security Readings pertaining to Africa & The Middle East. thesouthernhub.org/news/weekly

As part of a broader trip to Saudi Arabia & Qatar, we were in Riyadh to meet with Dr. Ahmed Sager, Vice President of the Gulf Research Center - مركز الخليج للأبحاث Center. This marked the Hub’s 1st visit to KSA, with the meeting focusing on areas of potential cooperation opportunities in the future.

في إطار رحلتنا إلى المملكة العربية السعودية وقطر، كنا في الرياض للقاء الدكتور أحمد صقر، نائب رئيس مركز الخليج للأبحاث. وكانت هذه أول زيارة يقوم بها المحور إلى المملكة العربية السعودية، حيث ركز الاجتماع على المصالح المشتركة وفرص التعاون المحتملة في المستقبل. Gulf Research Center - مركز الخليج للأبحاث

📌𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 now Online youtu.be/kvrvDbF6v58 The Southern Talks #11: How ISIS Fights - Then and Now with Prof. Omar Ashour. ➡️Prof. Ashour describes ISIS tactics, techniques and procedures, and the convergence of tactics used by both state and non-state actors.

📌 youtube.com/watch?v=9q1KYD… Watch the Southern Talks: Western #Sahel – The Fear of Growing #Terrorism with Oluwole Ojewale, Ph.D. ➡️An analysis of increased terrorism activity in littoral States, and the impact of leaving regional security cooperation architectures.

The #NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub is proud to launch its second 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! If you would like to attend a study in #Naples and present your research essay – we want to hear from YOU! All info here: thesouthernhub.org/events/student…

📌Watch the Southern Talks 13 with Dr Sayed Ghoneim MG(Ret) Dr. Sayed Ghoneim from the Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs. youtube.com/watch?v=BE9y_0… ➡ On #Iran’s internal division, #nuclear capabilites, ambitions and current relations with #Israel.

The IISS-Middle East, supported by NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub, hosted a private roundtable on 20 years of NATO-MENA ties. NATO representatives (HQ, SHAPE, NSD-S HUB, Defense College) joined officials from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia & the UAE.

NATO & non-NATO stakeholders recently met in Bahrain to share their views of the Alliance’s role in partnerships & geopolitical landscapes. We thank IISS-Middle East & representatives from the GCC, Bahrain,Egypt,Iraq,Jordan,Kuwait,Oman,KSA & UAE for their excellent contribution

نتقدم بخالص الشكر لمعهد الدولي للدراسات الاستراتيجية ولممثلي دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي والبحرين ومصر والعراق والأردن والكويت وعُمان والمملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات العربية المتحدة على مساهمتهم القيّمة فالندوة 'عقدان من شراكات الناتو مع منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا'

The latest NSD-S Hub conference 'Terrorism: A Common Asymmetric Threat' saw 89 SMEsdiscussing challenges & opportunities in terrorism & counter-terrorism in Africa & the Middle East. The event was in line with NATO’s commitment to foster stability in its southern neighborhood,

NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub & Mediterranean Women Mediators Network held a workshop in Naples where regional experts discussed the role of women in deradicalization in Africa & the M.E., and explored gender-informed strategies to counter violent extremism, emphasizing community engagement & inclusive approaches

The Sub-Saharan Africa panel of our recent conference 'Terrorism: An Asymmetric Threat' convened distinguished experts to explore the intricate challenges terrorism presents in the region, and the urgent need for regional and international collaboration to tackle them #WeAreNATO

📌In this Southern Talks, Brig.Gen. Luis Machado Barroso of EUMAM Mozambique discusses the security situation in #Mozambique, the working relationship between International/Regional organisations & the cross over between EU objectives & NATO in the region youtu.be/rWTDH2x1Xb0

This week, NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub & NATO-ICI Regional Centre hosted a Study Day on how non-state groups use emerging & disruptive tech in the Middle East. Experts from NATO, UN, academia & military shared insights to boost resilience & cooperation. #NATO #Strongertogether #TechThreats