If NATO's neighbours are more stable,
NATO is more secure

 Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General NATO

WHAT WE DO

Horizon Scanning and Research 

The NSD-S HUB supports NATO by enhancing its understanding of the dynamics in Africa and the Middle East through cooperation with regional actors. This is achieved through horizon scanning and the identification of challenges and opportunities which influence security and stability. The NSD-S HUB also assists NATO in harmonising their activities in the South.

  Network of Regional Actors 

We work to integrate the regional perspective into the NATO mindset through providing insights and recommendations. We cooperate with local and regional actors such as subject matter experts, academia, think tanks, IOs, NGOs and other institutions. By jointly building and sharing knowledge and experience within the network, a comprehensive picture of the challenges facing the South can be developed. The overall objective is to provide a strategic-level lens to better foresee, anticipate and, where possible, address challenging issues for the benefit of all.

Our primary focus is on collaborative efforts in the following domains of:

• Conflict Prevention and Security
• The Fight against Terrorism
• Socio-Economic Developments
• Women, Peace & Security
• Technology & Innovation

As NATO's focal point for Africa and the Middle East, we provide a forum to connect regional experts and organisations with NATO. To facilitate this we:

• Organise Study Days and Seminars
• Conduct and publish research reports
• Assemble Daily News and Events
• Collect the most relevant articles and reports on a weekly basis
• Promote and share information with all those interested
• Engage in networking

WHICH REGIONS

The NSD-S HUB focuses on North Africa, the Sahel, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, as well as adjacent areas, water and airspace.
We also include transnational trends which influence the regions at large.

OUR HISTORY

The NSD-HUB was created following NATO's understanding that "If NATO's neighbours are more stable, NATO is more secure".
By connecting regional experts and organisations with NATO, all matters relevant to the South can be better discussed, understood and, whenever possible, addressed.
Throughout, NATO remains fully committed to the principles of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

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