New Policy Brief: Insights on NATO's Current Strategic Concept & Implications for the Black Sea

With its esteemed role as a NATO Partnership Training and Education Center, DRESMARA and Political Research Group has released a comprehensive policy brief diving into NATO's renewed Strategic Concept and its potential impact on the Black Sea's security environment.

This briefing is anchored in the dialogues and findings of the 17th iteration of the International Scientific Conference "Defense Resources Management in the 21st Century". Conducted from 27th to 28th October 2022, this enlightening roundtable was orchestrated collaboratively by POLITICAL RESEARCH GROUP and Regional Department for Defense Resources Management Studies.

This policy brief has explored additional ideas and perspectives that emerged during discussions on the future of NATO's Strategic Concept. These ideas encompass a wide range of topics, including defense posture, nuclear threats, China's role, and regional security concerns. It emphasizes the need for NATO to reinforce its armed forces, foster a thriving defense industry, and strive for a leadership role in the Black Sea region. Furthermore, the brief underscores the importance of evolving the strategic concept to address nonmilitary challenges and safeguard the security of all NATO member countries.

The recommendations put forth in this brief advocate for maintaining vigilance in the face of Russian aggression, comprehensively addressing nuclear threats, enhancing readiness and resource allocation, and adopting a holistic approach encompassing diplomacy, information, military, and economics (DIME). By actively adapting and refining its strategic framework, NATO can ensure the collective security of its member countries and effectively respond to emerging global threats.

Those interested in a deeper understanding and exploration of the subject can access the policy brief within the publications segment on our official website.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to every participant, contributor, and partnering organization for their insightful contributions and unwavering commitment.

Policy Brief Strategic concept NATO (.pdf)