12-14/11/2016 - “A New NATO for New Challenges” Conference in Berlin

On November 14, the German Atlantic Association, the Federal Academy for Security Policy, and the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Berlin co-host an international conference in Berlin addressing the outcomes of the NATO Summit in Warsaw 2016 against the background of rapid changes in the alliance’s security environment. Supported by the Press and Information Office of the Federal Government and NATO, high-ranking politicians, diplomats, military officials, and representatives from academia and civil society, will discuss the implementation process as well as future challenges to the alliance.

In order to foster the understanding of security politics, to establish an international dialogue among the younger generation, and to connect emerging leaders from NATO member and partner countries with senior decision-makers, YATA Germany will host a seminar from 12 – 14 November 2016 focusing on key issues of transatlantic security. In an open and competitive call for panels, the members of YATA Germany chose three topics on the basis of their ideas and expectations through the lens of NATO’s future:
- “How to deter digital warriors? NATO and the cyberspace”;
- “In for the long run? NATO’s future role in crisis management”;
- “Enlargement, enablement, entrapment? NATO’s future approach to cooperative security”.

Eligibility:
- NATO or PfP country citizenship;
- Between 18 and 35 years of age;
- Students with an academic background in International Relations and Security Studies and young professionals who have begun a career in a related field;
- Past experience and/or studies relating to: security or defense policy; democratic transitions; international law; humanitarian issues; or any other fields of relevance to the transatlantic partnership;
- Working knowledge of English (German is not mandatory).

There is no participation fee for the seminar.

Successful applicants will be informed by 23 September 2016 and are requested to send in the final essays by 7 October 2016.

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