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Stronger Ukrainian resilience through defence reforms
Russia’s invasion has fundamentally transformed Ukraine, turning the country into one of Europe’s largest military powers. To build long-term trust and develop a democratic defence sector, the armed forces need to be reformed in line with EU integration and NATO standards.
A Gender-Equal Police Force Brings Moldova Closer to the EU
When a country strives for EU membership, human rights and gender equality are fundamental requirements. A police force that works in a gender-equal way is therefore not only a democratic issue, but also an important step toward meeting the EU’s accession criteria. In cooperation with the Swedish Police, the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) has implemented the training programme “Gender Responsive Leadership” for the Moldovan police.

Five insights on Europe’s evolving security landscape
Geopolitical fragmentation, hybrid threats and new technological risks are reshaping the global security landscape. At FBA’s recent Research–Practitioner Dialogue, researchers and practitioners explored what these shifts mean in practice – and why closer exchange between research and policy is becoming increasingly important.






