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CMDR COE Hosted Delegation from the Supreme Defence Council Secretariat of the State of Kuwait » read more

CMDR COE Supports Initial Efforts for NATO–Jordan Emergency Management Exercise “DARB ALAMAN 7”From 15 to 17 September 2026, the Initial Planning Conference (IPC) for the NATO–Jordan Emergency Management Exercise “DARB ALAMAN 7” was conducted in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. » read more

CMDR COE Concludes Crisis and Disaster Management and Governmental Resilience Course in JordanActive participation, professional expertise and practical cooperation marked the five-day course for representatives of Jordanian ministries and agencies. » read more

Introduction to the Planning of Joint Operations course » read more

CMDR COE Participation in the Efficient Crisis Management to Mitigate the Effects of Terrorist Activities Course » read more

CMDR COE Experts Make a Leading Contribution to REGIONAL ENDEAVOUR 2026 in JordanCMDR COE mobile training team supports multinational cooperation and strengthens operational crisis-management capabilities during REGEND Workshop 1 in Amman. » read more

CMDR COE Delivers CBRN and Terrorist Attacks Risk Reduction Training in JordanCMDR COE delivers specialised CBRN and terrorism risk reduction training in Jordan, strengthening resilience, crisis preparedness and interagency coordination. » read more

ACT Highlights How NATO Centres of Excellence Strengthen Resilience and Enable Collective DefenceIn its latest article on the invaluable role of the Centres of Excellence, NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) has highlighted the key contribution of the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) to strengthening Alliance resilience and enabling collective defence. » read more

CMDR COE Internship Programme: Young Talent, Fresh Ideas and Meaningful ResearchIn the past few months, CMDR COE has had the pleasure of working with two highly motivated interns – Dzuliana Dobrancheva and Joshua Witthuhn – whose research projects brought fresh perspectives to topics directly related to the Centre’s portfolio and the wider contemporary security environment. » read more

CMDR COE Strengthens Expert Dialogue with Japan through Delegation’s Working VisitThe Director of the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE), COL Orlin Nikolov, PhD, together with the Head of Operational Labs, COL Kostadin Lazarov, conducted a working visit to Japan aimed at strengthening professional dialogue, exchanging experience, and exploring opportunities for practical cooperation in crisis management, disaster response, civil preparedness, and resilience. » read more

CMDR COE and ESDC Strengthen Disaster Relief Expertise in the CSDP ContextThe Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence hosted the Disaster Relief in the Common Security and Defence Policy Context Course this week.

The course was conducted under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College and organised in cooperation with the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute, the National College of Internal Affairs of Romania, and the “G. S. Rakovski” National Defence College. » read more

Civil-Military Cooperation Workshop in Support of NATO Deterrence and Defence – CMDR COE again as centre of gravity for important discussionsThe Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence hosted the Civil-Military Cooperation Workshop: Civil Planning in Support of the DDA Family of Plans on 7 July 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The event brought together representatives of Bulgarian institutions, NATO, United States counterparts, EUCOM, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Office of Defense Cooperation Sofia, and the Tennessee National Guard. The workshop focused on an issue of direct strategic relevance: how civil planning can better support Allied deterrence and defence. » read more

CMDR COE and Space COE Hosted STO MSG-235 Working Meeting in ToulouseToulouse, France, 24 June 2026 — The Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE), together with the NATO Space Centre of Excellence (Space COE), hosted a working meeting of the NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO) MSG-235 Research Task Group, “Space Weather Data Processing for Improving Resilience Models”, in Toulouse, France. » read more

CMDR COE Cognitive Warfare Course – Another Tool to Support NATO Deterrence and DefenceThe Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence successfully conducted the 2026 iteration of its Cognitive Warfare Course from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The course brought together over 25 military and civilian participants from five countries, representing a wide range of positions within NATO and national defence and security organisations, as well as academia, public institutions, and non-governmental organisations. » read more

Building Integrity in Crisis Management and Disaster Response Course Completed at CMDR COEOver the course of four days, participants from both civilian and military backgrounds explored practical approaches to reducing corruption risks through enhanced transparency, accountability, and integrity. » read more

CMDR COE Strengthens Dialogue on Crisis Response and Environmental RisksThe 14th Annual Conference of the CMDR COE on Crisis Management and Disaster Response brought together more than 100 experts. » read more

Science, Security and Resilience Meet at CMDR COE Annual ConferenceThe 14th CMDR COE Annual Conference on Crisis Management and Disaster Response and the 4th International Conference on Environmental Protection and Disaster Risks is underway, bringing together representatives from NATO, national institutions, academia, research organisations, emergency management structures, industry, and the wider crisis management and disaster response community. » read more

CMDR COE Conducted Pilot Iteration of the Gender Focal Point Course under Updated Control Documents and Revised AgendaLast week, the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) conducted a new iteration of its Gender Focal Point Course, one of the Centre’s flagship education and training activities. This iteration was particularly significant, as it served as a pilot course under the updated course control documents and revised agenda. » read more

Digital Battlespace Meets Crisis Management: Solipsys Demonstrates BC3 at CMDR COEThe Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) hosted representatives from Solipsys for a demonstration and familiarisation session dedicated to the Battlespace Command and Control Centre (BC3) system. Solipsys, a Collins Aerospace company, specialises in advanced command-and-control and sensor-fusion solutions for defence and security environments. Its systems are designed to support operational coordination, situational awareness, and multi-domain information management. The visit provided CMDR COE personnel and subject-matter experts with valuable practical insight into capabilities relevant to contemporary crisis response, operational planning, and complex security environments. » read more

CMDR COE Supports Radiological Incident Response Course in BucharestTraining delivered in Romania as part of the CMDR COE course portfolio
From 11 to 15 May 2026, the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) supported the delivery of the Disaster Response and Consequence Management for a Radiological Incident course at the premises of Romania’s Protection and Guard Service in Bucharest. » read more

CMDR COE Hosts Course on Crisis Management in a Multilateral FrameworkFrom 12 to 15 May, the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) is conducting the Crisis Management in a Multilateral Framework course, bringing together experts from leading diplomatic, academic, and defence institutions. » read more

CMDR COE Celebrated 11 Years of NATO Accreditation

This week was significant for the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE). The Centre marked the 11th anniversary of its accreditation with an official celebration attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic community, defence attachés, and longstanding institutional and civilian partners. The event reaffirmed the Centre’s expanding role within NATO’s network of Centres of Excellence and its ongoing contribution to crisis management and disaster response.

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Sofia to Host the 2026 NATO Modelling and Simulation Group Annual Symposium

The Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 NATO Modelling and Simulation Group (NMSG) Annual Symposium, which will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 29–30 October 2026 under the theme “Towards a Digital Twin of the NATO Mission Space.” Supported by the NATO Modelling and Simulation Group of the Science and Technology Organization (STO), the symposium will bring together experts, researchers, practitioners, and innovators from across the Alliance and partner community to explore one of the most forward-looking concepts in defence and security.

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CMDR COE Mobile Education and Training Team Conducts Crisis Management and Disaster Response Course at SEEBRIG HQ

The CMDR COE Mobile Education and Training Team (METT) successfully delivered a Crisis Management and Disaster Response Course at the South-Eastern Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG) Headquarters in Kumanovo, Republic of North Macedonia, from 30 March to 03 April 2026.

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An outstanding intern researched hybrid threats at the CMDR COE

Niels Tijssen from the Netherlands concluded his internship at the CMDR COE by presenting his research paper on the topic “Deterring Hybrid Warfare: A Chance for NATO and the EU to Work Together.”

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CMDR COE Successfully Conducted ESDC Basic Course on Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Security

From 24 to 27 March 2026, the CMDR COE, under the auspices of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), successfully delivered the basic course “The Implications of Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Exploitation on International Peace, Security and Defence.”

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Bundeswehr Command and Staff College Visits the CMDR COE

CMDR COE hosted a group from the senior course of the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College as part of their study visit to Bulgaria, presenting the Centre’s work and exchanging views on crisis management, disaster response and multinational cooperation.

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Bulgaria 2025 Lessons Identified Conference: Turning Experience into Readiness

From 9 to 11 February 2026, CMDR COE hosted more than 120 experts from across the Euro-Atlantic community in Sofia for the BULGARIA 2025 Lessons Identified Conference – the crucial “after-action” step following NATO’s 20th Emergency Management Exercise, BULGARIA 2025.

The exercise itself was co-organised by NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) and Bulgaria’s Ministry of Interior, through the Directorate General Fire Safety and Civil Protection. It was conducted in Montana, Bulgaria, from 7 to 12 September 2025 and brought together over 1,000 participants from Allied and partner nations and organisations, who trained side by side in a demanding disaster-response scenario.

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14th CMDR COE Annual Conference and 4th International Conference on Environmental Protection and Disaster Risks

Save the Date | Sofia, Bulgaria | 1–3 June 2026

 

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CMDR COE Successfully Delivered the “Risk Management for Business Continuity and Organisational Resilience” Course

The Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) delivered the “Risk Management for Business Continuity and Organisational Resilience” course in Sofia from 12 to 16 January 2026.

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