06 November 2024 at 11:29 | Africa | Technology & Innovation

Russian Chinese and Other Disinformation and Misinformation Efforts in the Sahel

Information disorder in the Sahel is threatening the social fabric of multi-ethnic societies. The current phase is particularly challenging, given the scope of the manipulation.

14 January 2025 | Transnational | Security & Conflict

Sahelian Local Perspectives on Western Models of Security Collaboration

Western security models have recently come under scrutiny from Sahel countries.

Transnational

THE SOUTHERN TALKS #11: How ISIS Fights - Then and Now

13 March 2025 at 10:41

On ISIS tactics, techniques and procedures, and the convergence of tactics used by state and non-state actors.

Africa, Middle East

THE SOUTHERN TALKS #9 - Terrorist Financing, Cultural Looting and The Role of Social Media

12 July 2024

Dr. Amr Al Azm discusses how the looting and selling of antiquities during conflicts can finance terrorist groups.

Africa, Middle East

Food Security Challenges in Africa and the Middle East

13 July 2023 at 14:40

Food Security as a key socio-economic condition for security, political stability and sustainable development

Daily news

Egypt says dozens of ships return to Suez Canal after Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Frankly Speaking: How did Saudis become mediators for global conflicts?

LAfrique face au conflit Ukraine-Russie: entre neutralité stratégique et réalignement pro-russe du Sahel

Postwar Gazas Uncertain Future: Competing Visions, Regional Maneuvering, and Daunting Challenges

+ more news

Weekly READINGS

Reading of the Week: Artificial Intelligence, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament: A Compendium on the State of the Art

Defence organizations are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for achieving tactical and strategic advantages over their adversaries. The growing sophistication of AI technologies has accelerated their adoption for a number of tasks and functions, allowing different stakeholders to plan and accommodate their respective military operations.

Shifting alliances in West Africa: Measuring Russian engagement to support counter-FIMI strategies

This Brief seeks to address the lack of systematic, comparable data on Russia’s engagement in West Africa. Such data is crucial for assessing the threat posed by Russian-sponsored FIMI, which often serves as a tool to advance broader strategic objectives in regions where Russia seeks to expand its influence

+ more weekly

What we do

our reports

AREA of interest

our network

The NSD-S HUB supports NATO in enhancing understanding of the regional dynamics in Africa and the Middle East. This is achieved through horizon scanning, and researching challenges and opportunities which influence security and stability. In addition, the NSD-S HUB assists NATO in harmonizing their activities in the region.

More about us

Towards a more secure world - Together