2nd Episode: "Global North vs Global South: NATO Partnerships and Beyond"
The second session of the Riga Security Forum podcast, titled "Global North vs Global South: NATO Partnerships and Beyond," delves into NATO's evolving partnerships with its southern neighbors and explores the Alliance’s broader role in addressing global security challenges. This discussion focuses on NATO’s proactive engagement in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Sahel, regions marked by complex security dynamics yet offering vital opportunities for collaboration. Through these partnerships, NATO seeks to promote stability, security, and economic prosperity, addressing common concerns such as terrorism, migration, and resilience in the face of new and traditional threats.
Joining the discussion is Javier Colomina, the Acting Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy and NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, who brings in-depth insights into NATO's strategies, priorities, and long-term vision for its partnerships in these regions. Moderated by Māris Andžāns, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga. This session promises an engaging analysis of NATO’s role in the Global South and its efforts to build a more secure and interconnected world.
Don’t miss this insightful discussion, available November 5!