BLUF

This month's NATO summit will address threats from Russia and China and adopt a southern flank strategy.

Summary

  1. A new NATO report emphasises the direct impact of southern instability on NATO allies.
  2. Certain actors both benefit from and exacerbate instability in NATO's southern regions.
  3. NATO's response strategy involves enhancing dialogue with southern neighbours.
  4. The strategy also focuses on countering Russian misinformation efforts.

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