NATO Series 2023 – NATO and the Challenge of Defence Innovation

Main takeaways:   To survive and remain relevant in a multipolar world of rapidly evolving security risks and threats, and to compete successfully with Russia and China, NATO needs a new framework cantered on innovation as adaptation. Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) are expected to play a crucial role in developing NATO’s military capabilities. Therefore, NATO…

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UN Water Conference 2023

Main takeaways:   Water is a fundamental part of all aspects of life, and access to water and sanitation services is a human right. It is inextricably linked to the three pillars of sustainable development and integrates social, cultural, economic, and political values. With climate change profoundly affecting our economies, societies, and environment, water is the…

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How to infiltrate the NGO Job Market

Main takeaways:   Working for an NGO can be fascinating and rewarding, but it has become increasingly competitive to break into. Finding a job in Brussels is not as straightforward as it may be in other cities in Europe. Our speaker shared her experience and insight in trying to infiltrate the NGO job market. Job sites…

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Ambassadors Series with Clint Tanti

Main takeaways:   Belgium is highly committed to its role in the UN-system and remains a firm believer  in and supporter of multilateralism.  Belgium supports that EU Member States should speak more with one voice in the UN system to reinforce political credibility.  Human rights remain a major priority for Belgium in Geneva, and it is…

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Economic Problems in 2023 Explained: A Centre-right Approach

Key takeaways:  The monetary policy in today’s world is to control inflation through interest rates.  When one comes to speak about the economy, he/she has to go back to the financial crisis which lasted up until 2014.  The economic outlook today is very uncertain, where there is lower and negative growth, a possible recession. However,…

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Model North Atlantic Council

On 3 December, YPFP Brussels held a NATO-sponsored North Atlantic Council (NAC) simulation over half a day. The simulation was created by the Security and Defence Team of YPFP Brussels with the support of Ruben Diaz-Plaja, Senior Policy Advisor, Policy Planning Unit, NATO HQ. Mr Diaz-Plaja also played the role of the Secretary General during…

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Security in the Asia-Pacific: What Role for NATO?

On 26 October, YPFP Brussels held a NATO-sponsored event on security in the Asia-Pacific. The event was moderated by Smiljana Cujic, Security and Defence Officer at YPFP Brussels, with the panel consisting of: James Bernardi, First Secretary of Defence, Australia Mission to NATO and the EU; Lt. Col. Aaron Thomas, Defence Policy Advisor, U.S. Mission…

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The Future of the Arctic

On 28 September, YPFP Brussels held a NATO-sponsored event on Arctic security, titled “The Future of the Arctic”. Ville Majamaa, Security and Defence Officer at YPFP Brussels, moderated the panel with three speakers: Heidi Kjærnet, Permanent Delegation of Norway to NATO; LtCol Richard Showalter, NATO International Military Staff; and Dr Niklas Nováky, Wilfried Martens Centre…

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