Rome, 9 October — NATO’s Second Foresight Conference, co-hosted by NATO Allied Command Transformation and the NATO Defence College, took place in Rome from 7 to 9 October. The event gathered senior officials, scholars, and strategic experts to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping NATO’s long-term future.
HCSS director of research Dr. Tim Sweijs shared his insights on developing a Theory of Victory versus a Theory of Long-Term Advantage for NATO in a series of panel discussions with Professor Olivier Schmitt, moderated by Anca Agachi. His remarks contributed to a broader debate on how the Alliance can bolster strategic effectiveness in today’s extremely tense geopolitical environment.
Dr Sweijs also participated in the closing panel, What’s Next for NATO, alongside NDC Commandant Lieutenant General Max Nielsen and Ms. Lucrezia Sala of the Policy Planning Unit in the Office of the NATO Secretary General. Moderated by General Paul Ducheine, the session examined NATO’s future direction and its role in maintaining collective deterrence and defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area.