The recent geopolitical landscape, particularly the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has necessitated a significant adaptation in NATO's understanding of civil-military cooperation.
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Shifting Priorities
What is Civil-military Cooperations?
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Civil-military cooperation involves military forces working with civilian entities and populations to achieve shared goals in conflict, disaster, or peacetime. However, the concept is debated among scholars, with varying definitions, depending on who defines it. Nevertheless, civil-military cooperation remains essential for addressing modern conflicts and hybrid threats. For NATO, the Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) in The Hague provides expertise in this field, focusing on training, education, and concept development. This cooperation is crucial for NATO missions, enhancing effectiveness through collaboration.
30 June 2024 · 00:00 CETUpdated 21 June 2026 · 18:18 CETDOI 10.69790/epis04.90233 · Issue IV
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Weimert, P. (2024). Shifting Priorities. EPIS Insight · Security Policy & Defence.
doi.org/10.69790/epis04.90233
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