The NATO Strategic Direction-South HUB (NSD-S HUB) was designed to increase NATO's understanding of the regional dynamics of North Africa, the Middle East, the Sahel, Sub-Sahara and adjacent areas.

The NSDS HUB has been established at Allied Joint Force Command Naples in order to improve NATO’s awareness and understanding of the opportunities and challenges from the South, while contributing to the overall coordination of NATO’s activities and efforts.

The NATO STRATEGIC DIRECTION-SOUTH HUB (NSD-S HUB) was established at Allied Joint Force Command Naples in order to improve NATO awareness and understanding of common global challenges in the area of interest and to identify opportunities for cooperation with

This paper builds on previous NSD-S Hub 2023 research on the topic, developed open-source analysis, and peer review and discussion among NSD-S Hub experts.

The NSD-S HUB was established at Allied Joint Force Command, Naples in order to improve NATO awareness and understanding of the opportunities and challenges from the South, while contributing to the overall coordination of NATO activities and efforts.

The NATO STRATEGIC DIRECTION-SOUTH HUB (NSD-S HUB) was established at Allied Joint Force Command Naples in order to improve NATO awareness and understanding of common global challenges in the area of interest and to identify opportunities for …

The Illicit trafficking’s development that today characterizes North Africa and Sahel is a relevant element in financing terrorist groups in these areas. North Africa and Sahel are populated by nomadic tribes historically characterized by trading activities, including smuggling, as essential part of their economy, culture and means of survival.