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In September, Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted a multinational disaster response exercise – called “Bosna i Hercegovina 2017” – involving 34 NATO and partner countries. Around 1,200 participants were tested on international cooperation and interoperability in disaster response, including water rescue and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection, protection and decontamination. This was the 17th international field exercise organised by NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) and the first one hosted by Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Footage includes interviews with the exercise director and participants plus shots from various exercise scenarios including CBRN, flooding and urban rescue.

A combination of strong defense and effective détente has become part of NATO’s DNA and what it is today. At the origin of this principle lies the Harmel Report, issued in 1967.

In the late 1960s, NATO had to find new ways to respond to new challenges. The Berlin crisis had been a reality check for its strategy of massive retaliation and France’s withdrawal from the integrated military structure was a shock to Allied solidarity. There were also fears that NATO would cease to exist since, according to its founding treaty, members could withdraw from the Alliance after 20 years of its existence.

Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Pierre Harmel provided a powerful response to this situation with the Harmel Report, issued on 14 December 1967. This report introduced the idea that pursuing a strong defense was not in conflict with pursuing détente with the Soviet Union and that NATO had a role to play in both.

This concept has stood the test of time and has become one of NATO’s core principles. In December this year, NATO is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Report.

Footage includes interviews with one of the drafters of the Report, Pierre Harmel’s Head of Staff, along with interviews with Harmel’s biographer, one of Pierre Harmel’s sons and the current Belgian Ambassador to NATO.

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Every year, Iceland hosts ‘Northern Challenge’, an exercise that brings together the bomb disposal community to share expertise and know-how. Teams from 15 NATO Allies and partner nations took part this year.

Land and sea exercises were simulated to reflect real-life threats and small teams were tasked with defusing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Footage includes various shots of exercises in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and interviews with key participants.

Every year, Iceland hosts ‘Northern Challenge’, an exercise that brings together the bomb disposal community to share expertise and know-how. Teams from 15 NATO Allies and partner nations took part this year.

Land and sea exercises were simulated to reflect real-life threats and small teams were tasked with defusing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Footage includes various shots of exercises in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and interviews with key participants.

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) arrives in Batumi, Georgia on 3 November for a two-day port visit as part of the Group’s deployment in the Black Sea.

During this visit SNMCMG2 comprised the Romanian frigate ROS Regele Ferdinand, the Turkish minehunter TCG Edremit, the Romanian mine hunter ROS Lt. Lupu Dinescu and the Bulgarian minesweeper BGS Shkval.

Images include arrival at port and welcome ceremony.

Sweden has responded to a changing security situation in Europe by increasing its military spending, reintroducing conscription and hosting large-scale exercises.

It has also stationed troops back on the strategically important Swedish island of Gotland, in the middle of the Baltic Sea, for the first time in more than a decade.

While Sweden is not a NATO nation, NATO and Sweden have a strong partnership and actively work together in peace and security operations, and for both, providing security in the Baltic Sea region is a priority.

Footage includes shots and interviews from various locations in and around the island of Gotland.

Teaser: Learn why Sweden has remilitarized the island of Gotland, how the Swedish Armed Forces are improving their military capability, and about Sweden and NATO’s strong partnership in the Baltic Sea region.

NATO cooperates with different partners all around the world to ensure its operations can run smoothly. Engaging with civil aviation is key in an increasingly busy airspace. Therefore, NATO works together with organisations such as ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and EUROCONTROL for accommodation of military operations, planning of military exercises, day-to-day information-sharing, executing air policing activities, as well as working on projects to ensure safety of air traffic in different regions. One of the more notable civil-military initiatives by ICAO – the Baltic Sea Project Team – recently brought together NATO and Russia alongside other countries to cooperate in ensuring safety of air operations over the Baltic Sea. Footage includes interviews with representatives from NATO, ICAO, EUROCONTROL, as well as shots of air policing, a NATO Aviation Committee meeting, and various civil and military aircraft.

He’s a Public Affairs officer in his army uniform but a president in civilian clothes, meet 2nd Lt John Jacobs of the Dutch Army.

Violence against women harms us all. We care – so let’s make sure it’s eradicated.

Violence against women is inherent in any conflict, and is often used as a tool of war. NATO takes this seriously, engaging on all levels of its operations to make sure women are protected. From planning and training stages to targeted exercises, NATO makes UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, a priority.

To mark the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, NATO sheds light on true survivor stories.

Footage includes people from NATO International Staff (IS), International Military Staff (IMS) and national delegations at NATO Headquarters reading out a true testimony from survivors of wartime sexual violence.

This video leads to another in-depth explainer piece where different speakers across NATO civilian and military staff tell their experiences dealing with gender-based violence and what NATO does to counter it.

NATO stands firmly against gender-based violence. We strive to make sure that at every level of our operations, women and children are protected.

Violence against women is inherent in any conflict, and is often used as a tool of war. NATO takes this seriously, striving on all levels of its operations to make sure women are protected. From planning and training stages to engaging with other international institutions, NATO makes United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, a priority.

Footage includes interviews with speakers from various International Staff (IS), International Military Staff (IMS) and NATO Delegations, as well as archive shots of NATO field education and training activities, and women in conflict zones.