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Technology's Role in Security and Defence

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Defence & Technology12 min read

Technology's Role in Security and Defence

In 2024, NATO made clear that the battlefronts of global security had shifted. Today's warscape extends from cyberspace to low Earth orbit, and increasingly the synthetically-conceived reasonings of artificial intelligence.

April 15, 2025Read more

Protests Against Tyrants in Turkey and Serbia — A Lesson for the West?

Democracy & Governance

April 12, 20258 min read

Protests Against Tyrants in Turkey and Serbia — A Lesson for the West?

Democracy is fragile. It is neither inevitable nor set in stone. It is earned, fought for, and must be defended against those who would undermine it from within.

Bosnia at Risk. NATO's Role in Stability.

European Security

April 8, 202510 min read

Bosnia at Risk. NATO's Role in Stability.

Bosnia sits at the crossroads of history, a nation where war wounds still whisper down Sarajevo's streets. NATO's continued engagement is vital for lasting peace and regional stability.

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July 2026Published jointly by NATO Youth Canada & YATA Sweden

Engineering NATO's Northern Flank

Aligning bilateral capabilities for collective Arctic deterrence and defence

Engineering NATO’s Northern Flank explores how Canada and Sweden can deepen strategic cooperation across Arctic security, defence procurement, industrial capacity, critical minerals, finance, and emerging technologies. The paper presents pragmatic recommendations for strengthening NATO’s northern flank while advancing long-term resilience and bilateral partnership.

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