“NATO 2030 Youth Summit: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders Through Networking and Platform Building”
The NATO 2030 Youth Summit was a hugely successful event, bringing together young people from across NATO member and partner countries to engage in meaningful discussions on the future of international security. With a focus on topics such as emerging technologies, climate change, and the security implications of global trends, the summit provided a platform for young leaders to voice their opinions and contribute to shaping the future of NATO.
The participation of the NATO 2030 Young Leaders, a group of 14 exceptional young people selected for their leadership potential and commitment to NATO's values, was a key highlight of the summit. Their insights and perspectives helped to enrich the discussions and inspire new ideas for NATO's future.
Through a series of interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the summit provided a unique platform for young leaders to exchange ideas and collaborate on solutions to the complex security challenges facing the world today. The event concluded with a final report outlining the key recommendations and insights from the discussions, which will be used to inform NATO's future strategy.
Overall, the NATO 2030 Youth Summit was a testament to the power of youth engagement in shaping the future of international security. By empowering young leaders to take an active role in the discussions and decision-making processes, NATO has demonstrated its commitment to building a more inclusive, collaborative, and secure future for all.
Here are some brief background information on each of the NATO 2030 Young Leaders:
Ana-Maria Baloi (Romania) - Ana-Maria is a student of International Relations and European Studies, with a focus on security studies. She has experience in civil society activism and has worked with youth organizations in Romania.
Bilal Benyaich (Belgium) - Bilal is a researcher and expert in foreign affairs and international security. He has worked for the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has published several books on international politics.
Dalia Daudelin (Canada) - Dalia is a research fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, where she focuses on NATO, European security, and Russian foreign policy. She has also worked for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Edoardo de Blasio (Italy) - Edoardo is a researcher and consultant on security and defense issues, with a focus on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. He has worked for the Italian Ministry of Defense and the NATO Communications and Information Agency.
Gulnaz Guliyeva (Azerbaijan) - Gulnaz is a researcher and expert in security and defense issues, with a focus on NATO's role in the South Caucasus. She has worked for the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense and the NATO Liaison Office in Georgia.
Ilyas Ismayilov (Turkey) - Ilyas is a researcher and expert in international security and defense issues, with a focus on NATO's role in the Black Sea region. He has worked for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Turkish Embassy in Ukraine.
Jana Juzová (Slovakia) - Jana is a researcher and expert in international security, with a focus on NATO and EU defense cooperation. She has worked for the Slovak Atlantic Commission and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
Janis Papadopoulos (Greece) - Janis is a researcher and expert in security and defense issues, with a focus on NATO and EU defense cooperation. He has worked for the Hellenic Ministry of Defense and the NATO Defense College.
Joana Raposo (Portugal) - Joana is a researcher and expert in international security, with a focus on NATO and EU defense cooperation. She has worked for the Portuguese Ministry of Defense and the NATO Allied Command Transformation.
Lilit Makunts (Armenia) - Lilit is a researcher and expert in security and defense issues, with a focus on NATO's role in the South Caucasus. She has worked for the Armenian Ministry of Defense and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
Martin Glogarov (Bulgaria) - Martin is a researcher and expert in international security and defense issues, with a focus on NATO's role in the Balkans. He has worked for the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria.
Mert Can Umuç (Turkey) - Mert is a researcher and expert in international security and defense issues, with a focus on NATO's role in the Middle East and North Africa. He has worked for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Maria Shyshkina (Ukraine) - Maria is a researcher and expert in security and defense issues, with a focus on NATO-Ukraine relations. She has worked for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and the Atlantic Council.
Nicholas Gvozdev (United States) - Nicholas is a professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College and a non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. He has written extensively on NATO and European security issues.
by Victor Ferrari Alvarez