The Department of Defense’s new focus on civilian harm mitigation and response provides new opportunities for US leadership in NATO’s new approach to human security.
The June 28-30 NATO summit in Madrid demonstrated the Alliance’s resolve in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. As intended, it showcased a determined and unified alliance committed to the common defense and enhanced cooperation during “a critic …
Integrating resilience and protection of civilians will enhance NATO’s ability to anticipate, prepare, and, when needed, respond to future security threats
ByAndrew Atkinson · Marco Grandi · Gergana Vaklinova
Explore protection of civilians in the future urban and littoral environment, the impact of future threats and technologies on that environment, and the implications for NATO and other armed actors
Featured Speakers Katie Dock, author of and presenting research and recommendations from the new report “Unfinished Business: NATO’s Protection of Civilians Policy and the Way Forward” Katie Dock is a Research Assistant with the Transforming Conflict …
The closed-door, invitation-only workshop was held across four days. Sessions included presentations, discussions, and breakout groups on key issues related to the protection of civilians in future NATO operations. Topics included NATO’s progress to da …
Published December 14, 2020 / Held December 14, 2020
The 2018 NATO summit in Brussels focused heavily on strong defense and deterrence, with emphasis on counterterrorism operations. In advance, NATO commissioned an article, Preparing to Protect: Advice on Implementing NATO’s Protection of Civilian Policy, by Marla Keenan and Stimson Distinguished Fellow Victoria Holt, to highlight how NATO will address mitigating harm to civilians in these future operations.