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Wednesday 25 March: join the High-Level Event “NATO and the EU Pillar” by the NATO Defense College Foundation. The round-table will explore NATO–EU defence cooperation, Europe’s role, and future security challenges. Don’t miss the debate shaping Euro-Atlantic security.

We celebrate 15 years of the NATO Defense College Foundation. Since 2011, NDCF has advanced dialogue, research, and global cooperation. With 50+ events and 55+ international partners, we continue to shape the debate on global security and the Euro-Atlantic future #WEARENATO #NDCF

How is EU–NATO defence cooperation evolving after the Hague Summit? As security challenges grow, EU–NATO ties are key to Europe’s defence. But gaps remain in spending pace & capability delivery. Join the debate 👇 📅 25 Mar 2026, 17:00 CET 📍 Rome 🔗 shorturl.at/EWWYd

Migration stays central for the EU, but data show irregular entries fell 25% in 2025. European capitals warn migration could be used in hybrid warfare, yet Libya’s complex dynamics and militias remain key in shaping flows. Read Profazio's lastest #StrategicTrend on our website.

📢This week in NATO: 🔷 Türkiye says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran, asks Tehran to clarify 🔷 Airstrike on Italian base in Iraq was deliberate, defence minister says 🔷 NATO SG praises European contribution to transatlantic security #NATO

Our latest paper explores how diplomacy, trade recalibration, and alliance-building are reshaping influence across the Asia-Pacific: through persuasion and coalition-building, not just military power. Read Guido Mocchegiani’s analysis on our website. #NATO #APEC #ASEAN

🌍 The new Strategic Balkans is now online! Dive into the region’s complex and evolving dynamics through the expert editorial work of Stefano Giantin and the NATO Foundation. 🔗 Read the full issue on our website and explore the Balkans with accuracy, nuance, and insight. #NATO

SIM farms can send millions of messages per minute: disinformation, panic alerts and phishing at industrial scale. In hybrid warfare the battlefield isn’t physical: it’s in our networks, phones and perception of reality. Read Spagnuolo's #FoodForThought on our website. #NATO

Curious about what’s really happening across the Levant, Maghreb, Gulf, and Sahel? Get the only newsletter fully focused on NATO and its Southern Neighborhood, featuring sharp press reviews and exclusive insights. All delivered straight to your inbox. #NATO #SouthernNeighborhood

📢This week in NATO: 🔷 NATO SG Signals NATO not joining the Iran campaign, but ready to defend Allies. 🔷 NATO increases missile defence posture after Turkey incident. 🔷 NATO’s 20th annual Arms Control and WMD Conference. #NATO

“My security is your security combined with mine.” At the High-Level Workshop, Amb. Dr. Mahmoud Karem recalled the logic of the NATO Mediterranean Dialogue: building trust, dispelling misconceptions, & turning dialogue into practical cooperation, still vital amid rising tensions.

Central Asian leaders backed a new Central Asian Community, shifting to institutional integration. Building on 1+5 ties, the focus turns to integration and security. Azerbaijan joins in 2026, boosting Caspian connectivity. Read Indeo’s latest #StrategicTrend on our website.

In Rome, at a High-Level Workshop with NATO Defense College Foundation, @Pam_Int and @cgs_pam, Dr. @DrAAlMadani highlighted how credibility, leadership and cooperation can turn urgency into action, even in a matter of weeks. Quotes from the book "LIFE IN 20 PAGES". #NATO

Iraq is no longer a peripheral theatre. As U.S. engagement declines, it has become a test case for NATO’s adaptability and Turkey’s strategic recalibration. What does this mean for NATO’s long-term role in Iraq? ➡️Read Nebahat Tanrıverdi Yaşar’s latest paper on our website. #NATO

📢 Weekly Recap: NATO Affairs 📷 This week in NATO: 🔷 Ireland pushes stronger cooperation with NATO neighbours on maritime threats 🔷 NATO advances geospatial intelligence for defence 🔷 SG marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine #NATO

The new Strategic Balkans is live! Dive into the region’s shifting dynamics with expert editorial insight from Stefano Giantin and the NATO Foundation. 🔗 Read the full issue on our website and experience the Balkans with depth, clarity, and nuance. #NATO #Balkans

NATO still matters to the U.S., but the balance must shift. Europe must lead on conventional defence, spend more and coordinate better. A stronger European pillar makes the Alliance stronger. Read the new #FoodForThought by Pres. Minuto Rizzo & Dir. Politi on our website.

📢 Welcome to the Weekly Recap of "NATO Affairs: Today's Overview" 📷 This week in NATO: 🔷Rutte in Munich: a stronger Europe within NATO. 🔷North Atlantic Council meets with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, reaffirms transatlantic bond. 🔷Kicking off NATO DIANA’s 2026 Programme.

Kosovo’s Parliament has backed a new government led by Albin Kurti, ending months of deadlock. Vetëvendosje snap win reshapes the landscape, but pressure from the European Union, United States & NATO is rising as talks with Serbia loom. Read Elena Potitò’s #StrategicTrend.

During the High-level workshop “Regions at the centre: Cooperation versus Fragmentation - Cooperative Security”, organized by @Pam_Int - CGS and the @NATOFoundation (@NATO_DefCollege), Ambassador @rashadaslan shared views on the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation, #Azerbaijan's 🇦🇿 contribution to energy security of #Mediterranean countries, as well as it's commitment to the #peace process, & the prospects for advancing sustainable peace and cooperation in the region.