NATO Youth Summit

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Date

Mon May 13, 2024
12:00am

Location

Miami, Florida

Hosts

The 2024 NATO Youth Summit was a collaborative effort between NATO, The Aspen Institute, Aspen Institute Romania, the Swedish Defence University and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. Taking place across the Atlantic in Miami, Florida (US) and Stockholm (Sweden) with watch parties around the world, this event dove deeper into the most pressing global issues of interest to youths.

The summit served as a platform to engage, build links, enhance understanding, exchange views, and explore how the transatlantic Alliance addresses current and future challenges.

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