For over a year, the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. What have we learned from going through these unexpected and difficult times? How has the global pandemic affected our resilience and international cooperation? Where do we stand vis-a-vis Russia and China? What is the future of the NATO-EU partnership? What kind of EU do we want in terms of defense policy? How has the role of the private sector in the security portfolio changed over the last several years and what does it mean for us? This time with my special guest Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister of Sweden and WHO’s Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator. For more security feed, follow the link: https://twitter.com/JanHavranek2

Following the NATO 2021 Brussels Summit, Allies were optimistic about starting a new chapter in the transatlantic relationship. What are the challenges that NATO has to tackle in the near future and what are the next steps in making sure NATO remains ready, strong and united? How should Allies deal with Russia’s aggression and the China challenge? What is the best approach to engaging young people and building resilience? These and more questions on NATO 2030 will be answered in this episode of RAVEN on air with the Head of Policy Planning in the Office of NATO Secretary General Dr. Benedetta Berti. For more security feed, follow the link: https://twitter.com/JanHavranek2

As NATO allies are about to completely withdraw from Afghanistan, the President of the Brookings Institution, the US general John R. Allen looks at the changing defence environment - NATO mission in Afghanistan, technological advancement in the warfare and demands for more ethical approach, fragility of our liberal democracies and the qualities of good leadership. For more security feed, follow the link: https://twitter.com/JanHavranek2