Beyond arguments for energy transition that are underpinned by international obligations (Paris Agreement, Energy Community Treaty, etc.), climate change, accession to the EU and similar; there are additional critical reasons for the Balkans to embrace and accelerate this change: There is not enough energy in the Western Balkans today to …
Detaljnije...NATO Acting Deputy Secretary General in Riga: “The future of Ukraine is in NATO”
Speaking at the Riga Conference in Latvia on Saturday (19 October 2024), NATO Acting Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Boris Ruge, underlined the importance of Ukraine prevailing in its fight to retain its sovereignty and independence in the face of Russian aggression. Ambassador Ruge emphasised that, “Ukraine is on an irreversible …
Detaljnije...NATO Secretary General visits SHAPE and new NATO command to support security assistance to Ukraine based in Germany
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Christopher Cavoli and other senior officials during his first visit to the Alliance’s Supreme Headquarters (SHAPE) in the Belgian city of Mons on Monday (14 October 2024). In the afternoon, the Secretary General travelled with …
Detaljnije...The Atlantic Council of Croatia successfully organized the Adria CAYS conference
The Atlantic Council of Croatia organized the Adria CAYS conference in Petrčani in the period from September 26 to 29, 2024. The conference was organized with the support of NATO PDD. The conference was attended by young people from 22 countries, and topics were: NATO’s role in Southeast Europe, disinformation, …
Detaljnije...ALFA Center from Nikšić successfully implements REACT 2024 Forum
ALFA Center from Nikšić successfully organized the REACT Forum for young people. This year’s, seventeenth consecutive, three-day Forum gathered young people from the entire Western Balkans in Žabljak. The topics of the panel were EU integration, Montenegro’s membership in NATO, the position of young people, the rule of law, as …
Detaljnije...NATO and Iraq launch high-level political dialogue
Building on their long-standing partnership, NATO and Iraq have launched a political dialogue process. Earlier today, a delegation of high-level Iraqi officials led by the National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji, visited Alliance Headquarters for discussions with senior NATO officials. “Since 2018, at the request of the Iraqi authorities, our non-combat …
Detaljnije...NATO-funded project to reroute internet to space in case of disruption to critical infrastructure
A new NATO-funded initiative aims to make the internet less vulnerable to disruption by rerouting the flow of information into space in the event that undersea cables are attacked or accidentally severed. The $2.5 million project, launched on 31 July 2024, was partially funded by NATO’s Science for Peace and …
Detaljnije...NATO enhancing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance force with additional capabilities
Following decisions taken at the Washington Summit, national armaments directors have agreed on a strategy to enhance NATO’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) with additional capabilities. The agreement taken on 09 July 2024 by the Conference of National Armaments Directors (CNAD) will provide more Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) …
Detaljnije...Another professional visit to Brussels organized by the Atlantic Council of Serbia – analysts visited NATO
The Atlantic Council of Serbia organized a visit of analysts to Brussels from June 3 to 6. This visit was accomplished with the sponsorship and support of the US Embassy in Belgrade and the organizational assistance of the NATO Military Liaison Office in Belgrade. Serbian political analysts, foreign policy commentators …
Detaljnije...NATO and the Republic of Korea discuss cooperation at the military staff talks
On 14 May 2024, NATO hosted military staff talks with the Republic of Korea, at NATO HQ in Brussels. Discussions focused on the ongoing partnership, resilience building and future opportunities for cooperation. The meeting took place under the auspices of the NATO Cooperative Security Division. NATO’s delegation of experts from …
Detaljnije...NATO Secretary General meets Polish and UK Prime Ministers, welcomes new support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Poland on Tuesday (23 April 2024) to meet with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Visiting the base of the Warsaw Armoured Brigade, the Secretary General welcomed Prime Minister Sunak’s announcement of a major new package of military support …
Detaljnije...NATO’s 75th Anniversary – German Marshall Fund Video
Today, we celebrate 75 years since NATO was formed! In this video, GMF reflects on the alliance’s past achievements from the perspective of modern challenges and emerging threats. The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a nonpartisan policy organization committed to the idea that the United States …
Detaljnije...Journalists visit NATO, the EU, Serbian and US Missions to NATO and EU – Project of the Atlantic Council of Serbia
The Atlantic Council of Serbia organized a visit of journalists to institutions in Brussels from March 4 to 6. This visit was accomplished with the sponsorship and support of the US Embassy in Belgrade and the organizational assistance of the NATO Military Liaison Office in Belgrade. Journalists from Radio-Television of …
Detaljnije...Secretary General appoints new NATO Spokesperson
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has appointed Farah Dakhlallah of the United Kingdom as the next NATO Spokesperson. Ms Dakhlallah will take up her responsibilities during March 2024. Mr Stoltenberg said: “I look forward to welcoming Farah Dakhlallah as the next NATO Spokesperson. In a more dangerous world, clear and timely …
Detaljnije...YATA International holds General Assembly and receives new Board
On Thursday (February 1, 2024), the General Assembly of YATA International – the youth branch of ATA – was held in Istanbul. Among other , the agenda included elections for new members of the Executive Board. The president of YATA Serbia voted on behalf of his organization, and YATA International …
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