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Mar 7, 2024 · NATO Special Operations Forces (SOF) are elite military units designed to undertake complex and dynamic security missions within the evolving strategic environment. They complement NATO land, air, maritime, cyber and space capabilities and are essential components of multi-domain operations – particularly in situations requiring clandestine (and potentially high-risk) operations. Special Operations Forces support the Alliance’s three core tasks of deterrence and defence, crisis ...
Dec 7, 2020 · 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 ...
Tom Goffus was appointed as Assistant Secretary General for Operations in January 2022. He advises the Secretary General on strengthening defense capabilities of NATO partners, preparing NATO for the defense of Alliance territory, and responding to crises. In October 2023, Tom Goffus was appointed as NATO Secretary General's Special Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism.
Sep 16, 2023 · Joint press conference by Chair of the Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer and the Norwegian Chief of Defence, General Eirik Kristoffersen following the meeting of the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session, Oslo, Norway
Terrorism is the most direct asymmetric threat to the security of the citizens of NATO countries, and to international stability and prosperity. A persistent global issue that knows no border, nationality or religion, terrorism is a challenge that the international community must tackle together. NATO will continue to fight this threat with determination and in full solidarity. NATO’s work on counter-terrorism focuses on improving awareness of the threat, developing capabilities to prepare ...
Sep 10, 2024 · Javier Colomina is the Acting Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy and the NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood. 2001 Enters Diplomatic Service
Mar 7, 2024 · Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) is vital for all military operations. It provides decision-makers and action-takers with a better situational awareness of the conditions on the ground, in the air, at sea, in space and in the cyber domain. Allies work together to collect, analyse and share information to maximum effect. This makes Joint ISR a unique example of cooperation and burden-sharing across the Alliance.
Jul 30, 2024 · A key element of this special focus was enhanced liaison arrangements, including the appointment of the Special Representative and two NATO Liaison Officers, one for each region. NATO Liaison Officer for the South Caucasus/Head of the NATO Liaison Office in Georgia. 162 Tsinamdzgvrishvili. 0112 Tbilisi, Georgia. Tel.: +995 (32) 293 38 01.
Jul 10, 2024 · NATO recognises the four pillars of the global WPS Agenda, namely participation, prevention, protection and, relief and recovery, as foundational in supporting the implementation of this Policy. NATO recognises the distinct and disproportionate impact that instability, crisis, conflict, and post-conflict situations have on women and girls.
NATO has 32 members, but it also maintains relations with more than 40 non-member countries and international organisations, called NATO partners. This partnership network strengthens security outside NATO territory, which makes NATO itself safer. The Alliance pursues dialogue and practical cooperation with partners on a wide range of political and security-related issues, including global challenges like terrorism and climate change. NATO’s partnerships are beneficial to all involved and ...
