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NATO reports Nuclear Policy Symposium opens in Skopje

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Symposium opened in Skopje, North Macedonia on 23 April 2024
Focus on nuclear deterrence, escalation management, and strategic communications

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NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium began on 23 April 2024 in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Representatives from NATO, Allied governments, and experts from academia are attending to discuss nuclear policy issues.
Slavjanka Petrovska said North Macedonia is pleased to host for the first time; Jim Stokes stressed the importance of nuclear deterrence and preparing for the Washington Summit.

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 23 April 2024 1 MIN READ NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium got underway on Tuesday (23 April 2024). Representatives from NATO, Allied governments, and experts from academia are in Skopje, North Macedonia to discuss current nuclear policy issues. “This year, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the strongest and most successful Alliance and we are proud to be part of this family,” said Slavjanka Petrovska, Minister of Defence of the Republic of North Macedonia, in her opening remarks. “In that spirit, North Macedonia is pleased to be able to host, for the first time, the NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium.” NATO’s Director of Nuclear Policy Jim Stokes stressed that the anniversary provides Allies “with an occasion to reflect on the importance of nuclear deterrence as the foundation of the Alliance’s mutual security guarantee and collective defence.” Looking towards the Washington Summit and beyond, he added that “NATO and Allies will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure the credibility, effectiveness, safety and security of the nuclear deterrence mission.” Held annually since 1992, the main objective of the NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium is to foster a deeper and more comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental challenges to NATO nuclear deterrence. This year, experts will discuss issues ranging from escalation management, strategic communications, and emerging challenges for nuclear deterrence. Link was copied to clipboard

NATO reports Nuclear Policy Symposium opens in Skopje

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