Strengthening European Security as a key priority in Facing Modern Challenges
The European Union must strengthen its resilience and security capacities through closer cooperation with transatlantic partners and increased investments in defense in order to respond to contemporary challenges. This was one of the key takeaways from the panel “Europe’s Moment of Truth: Can the Union Act Strategically?” held at the 2BS Forum, where European experts […]
15th Anniversary 2BS Forum Opens: The Future of the Region Is in Our Hands — Firmly Anchored to Europe and the Transatlantic Community
The 15th anniversary To Be Secure Forum (2BS) officially opened today in Budva, with keynote addresses by Savo Kentera, President of the Atlantic Council of Montenegro, and Judy Rising Reinke, U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro. Opening the two-day Forum, Kentera stated that fifteen years ago, the vision was that Montenegro despite being a small country by […]
The U.S. is shifting its focus from Europe to Asia
As the world faces increasingly complex challenges, continued dialogue and cooperation between the United States and Europe is more crucial than ever, it was concluded during the panel US World: Europe’s Strategy Redux in a Post-Election Landscape at the 2BS Forum 2024. The conversation, which took place against the backdrop of the approaching U.S. election and […]
Unity within NATO and Increased Military Investments: Key Elements Shaping the Future of European Defense
With growing challenges on the eastern borders and Europe’s increasing role in global security, it is becoming clear that strategic autonomy, unity within NATO, and increased military investments are key elements that will shape the future of European defense. The war in Ukraine has highlighted the urgency of these issues, as European countries, with the […]
Đukanović: Montenegro does not have a serious state-political management to complete the homework assigned by Europe
Montenegro is in a great position and could be the next country in line for expansion, according to former Slovenian President Boris Pahor. On the other hand, former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović does not share Pahor’s opinion, believing that Montenegro lacks serious state political management to fulfill the domestic tasks assigned by Europe. The two […]
Lieutenant General Rohling: NATO needs strong leadership in Montenegro, we remain committed to the Balkans
“NATO is fully committed to Montenegro, which is a key part of the Alliance. It is important for the Alliance that there is strong leadership in Montenegro,” said Lieutenant General Andrew M. Rohling, Deputy Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, during a conversation with Jasmina Kos at the 2BS Forum. Although there has been a […]
Europe needs a strong voice from the Balkans; military neutrality is virtual
There is currently an appetite for enlargement in Brussels, and it is up to the Balkan countries to seize this moment so that malicious actors do not fill the void in the Balkans and expand their influence. This was one of the messages from the panel titled Balkan World: Building Future and Security Posture Amid […]
Schmidt: Everyone who publicly claims to support EU integrations must now prove it
The High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt, stated that the country faces a year of political opportunities, but much depends on political actions and decisions. “We have a complex political framework, and I hope it will be addressed in the near future. Until now, there has not yet been an opportunity to appoint […]
A strong voice and leadership are essential to prevent the escalation of conflict in the Middle East
The situation in the Middle East is unpredictable, but strong voice and leadership are necessary to prevent the situation in this region from escalating and leading to even greater consequences. This was stated at the panel Fractured World – Battleground Echoes during today’s 2BS Forum. Martin Sklenar, a senior fellow at GLOBSEC and former Minister […]
Obstler: Events in the region directly affect the stability of the Alliance
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy at NATO, Rebecca Obstler, stated that NATO closely monitors events in the region, as they directly impact the stability and collective security of the Alliance. In a video address during this year’s 2BS Forum, Obstler stated that NATO is focused on the detrimental threat to the region, […]