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NATO Deputy Secretary General to take part in the American Enterprise Institute webinar (online event)
On Thursday, 10 December 2020, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană will deliver a keynote speech and participate in a panel at the American Enterprise Institute on Resilience.
Composite Special Operations Component Command reaches full operational capability
Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands declared their Composite Special Operations Component Command (C-SOCC) headquarters as fully operational on Monday 7 December 2020. The Composite Special Operations Component Command combines national capabilities from the three participating nations into a deployable multinational headquarters, specifically designed for commanding several Special Operations Forces task groups. This innovative approach provides the participating nations with a capability that exceeds the sum of their individual national contributions.
Nomination of IBAN new Board Member, Mr. Franz Wascotte
Born in 1950, Mr. Franz Wascotte, Belgian nationality, studied law, and before he joined an insurance company with main activities in international trade (1974), he completed his expertise in the fiscal and tax domains.
The 50th NATO Defense College Academic Advisory Board meeting
On 3 and 4 December 2020, the NATO Defense College Academic Advisory Board (AAB) convened its 50th annual meeting in Rome, Italy. The AAB aims to advise the Commandant on ways in which to improve the academic, research and outreach activities of the College, to enhance links with NATO HQ and Allied Command Transformation, and to ensure that NDC outreach strategies contribute to those of the Alliance.
Deputy Secretary General Geoană addresses the European Defence Agency Annual Conference
Speaking at the European Defence Agency Annual Conference on 4 December, the NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said that sustaining European defence is very important for NATO because European defence is “inextricably linked to transatlantic defence”.
Visit to NATO by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic
On Monday, 7 December 2020, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will receive the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, Mr. Ivan Korčok.
Meet Captain Boris, who stands ready to defend his Ally, Lithuania
Captain Boris serves in the Régiment de Marche du Tchad, a French Army infantry regiment made up of marine forces that contributes to NATO’s enhanced forward presence in Lithuania. There, he commands around one hundred infantry troops.
NATO Deputy Secretary General spoke on the importance of partnership with Colombia
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană spoke on Thursday 3 December at the Concordia Americas Summit on the importance of having global partnerships with countries like Colombia, to counter common challenges such as pandemics, terrorism or climate change.
Deputy Secretary General addresses the NATO Web Conference on Modular Design
Speaking at the NATO web conference “Modular Design - Creating a NATO Technology App Store” on 3 December 2020, Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said that engaging with experts from different areas and backgrounds is important for NATO in order to speed up adoption of new technology.
Secretary General: NATO must continue to adapt
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday (3 December 2020) thanked a group of experts for a new report outlining their suggestions for the Secretary General’s NATO 2030 initiative on how to bolster NATO’s political cohesion and ability to face new security challenges.
NATO Secretary General to take part in the unveiling of POLITICO 28 list (online event)
On Monday, 7 December 2020, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will take part in POLITICO 28, an annual ranking of the people with the greatest impact on politics and policy-making in Europe. This live, virtual event, organised by Politico Europe, a news organisation, will include an interview with the Secretary General, as well as a presentation of the POLITICO 28 Class of 2021.
NATO Deputy Secretary General to take part in the European Defence Agency’s Annual Conference
On Friday, 4 December 2020, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană will deliver a keynote speech at the Annual Conference of the European Defence Agency.
NATO Foreign Ministers discuss China’s rise, security in the Black Sea region
NATO foreign ministers met virtually on Wednesday (2 December 2020) to discuss the global shift in the balance of power with the rise of China. They were joined by Asia-Pacific partners Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, and by Finland, Sweden, and the European Union High Representative. In a separate session, Allies met with the foreign ministers of Georgia and Ukraine to address security in the Black Sea region and NATO’s political and practical support to both partners.
Foreign Ministers address NATO 2030, Afghanistan, Russia, security in the Black Sea region, and the rise of China
NATO foreign ministers concluded two days of virtual meetings on Wednesday (2 December 2020) to discuss key issues, including NATO’s adaptation, Russia’s military build-up, the rise of China, and Afghanistan.
NATO Foreign Ministers discuss future of the alliance, Afghanistan, Russia
NATO Foreign Ministers met virtually on Tuesday (1 December 2020) to discuss key issues for the Alliance. They include an outside expert panel report on how to further adapt NATO for the future, Russia’s military build-up and NATO’s training mission in Afghanistan.
Modular Design: Creating a NATO Technology App Store
On 3 December 2020, at 15:00 CET, NATO will host a conference with a spotlight on modularity. Modular Design has become a central approach for a wide range of industry sectors enabling them to disrupt and innovate at speed. Car manufacturers, space engineers, software developers or consumer electronics companies have embraced the concept in their design and development processes. Modularity in varying degrees has also found its way into the defence sector, allowing greater interoperability and flexibility of fighter jets, tanks, ships or entire technology ecosystems.
NATO Deputy Secretary General participates in the Concordia Americas Summit (Virtual event)
On Thursday, 3 December 2020, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană will deliver a speech at the Concordia Americas Summit on the importance of NATO’s partnership with Colombia.
Public launch of NATO 2030 Expert Group’s Report (Online event)
Foreign Ministers meet to discuss NATO’s continued adaptation and global security challenges
NATO Foreign Ministers will meet via secure video conference on Tuesday and Wednesday (1-2 December 2020) to discuss key issues for the Alliance. They include NATO’s continued adaptation, Russia’s military build-up, the rise of China, and NATO’s training mission in Afghanistan.
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