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YPFP NATO Series 2023 – North Atlantic Council Simulation
On 24 November, YPFP Brussels held a NATO-sponsored North Atlantic Council (NAC) simulation at the NATO HQ in Brussels. The simulation was created by the Security and Defence Team of YPFP Brussels. Ms Lisa Picheny, from the NATO PASP Division, played the role of the Secretary General during the simulation, while Jonas Nitschke, Deputy Director…
Read MoreYPFP NATO Series 2023 – The Strategic Concept and NATO’s Next Decade
Main takeaways: The 2022 Strategic Concept describes the security environment facing the Alliance, reaffirms its values, and spells out NATO’s key purpose of ensuring collective defence for its Allies. In adherence to the Strategic Concept, NATO is adapting to meet the unique security demands of different regions. These regions include the Middle East and Northern…
Read MoreA look into the SDGs: Exclusive Podcast Collaboration
YPFP Brussels had the opportunity to participate in an exclusive podcast with Ose Ehianeta Arheghan, serving as the United Nations Association of the United States of America 12th Youth Observer to the United Nations! Brought to you in collaboration with Warrior Diplomacy. Give a listen to the episode discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the significance of the SDG Summit 2023.
Read MoreMake your case: protecting the 2024 European elections from foreign interference
With one year to go before the European Elections in May 2024, the European institutions are gearing up to defend this unique continent-wide democratic exercise form foreign interference. The future European Parliament will find itself addressing many critical questions for the European project such as the future of EU enlargement, regulating the digital sphere and…
Read MoreYPFP NATO Series 2023 – Policy for the Future – a Workshop on Policy Writing
“One ought to recognize that the present political chaos is connected with the decay of language, and that one can probably bring about some improvement by starting at the verbal end” – George Orwell, Politics and English Language (1946) Main takeaways: Policy officers need clear, concise, and simple writing. The content should be tailored…
Read MoreYPFP 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…
Read MoreUN 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreAmbassadors 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…
Read MoreEconomic 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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