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DCAF's security sector governance assessment for Haiti Check out our public summary of DCAF's security sector governance assessment for Haiti. It provides 17 concrete recommendations targeting the security sector and the broader national security ecosystem. A key conclusion is that international support must bridge short-term tactical aid with medium-term institutional reform. Lasting solutions need to address crisis roots: jobs, justice, and ending impunity.Therefore, investments must build both operational capacity and governance foundations—focusing on leadership, accountability, and integrity.  18 Feb 2026

  • DCAF's security sector governance assessment for Haiti

    Check out our public summary of DCAF's security sector governance assessment for Haiti. It provides 17 concrete recommendations targeting the security sector and the broader national security ecosystem. A key conclusion is that international support must bridge short-term tactical aid with medium-term institutional reform. Lasting solutions need to address crisis roots: jobs, justice, and ending impunity.Therefore, investments must build both operational capacity and governance foundations—focusing on leadership, accountability, and integrity. 

    18 Feb 2026

DCAF is participating in the 2026 Munich Security Conference As one of the world’s leading forums on international security policy, the Munich Security Conference unites experts and decision-makers to discuss today's most critical security issues, including the future of European security. We are pleased to participate in these important discussions through three high-level roundtables: one on the situation in Syria, one on women in defense and the WPS agenda, and one on human security. Stay tuned on our social media to see the highlights from these events. See also Why defence build-up fails without governance, by Nathalie Chuard, Director of DCAF, and Francesca Grandi, Director of Transparency International's Global Defense and Security Program. 13 Feb 2026

  • DCAF is participating in the 2026 Munich Security Conference

    As one of the world’s leading forums on international security policy, the Munich Security Conference unites experts and decision-makers to discuss today's most critical security issues, including the future of European security. We are pleased to participate in these important discussions through three high-level roundtables: one on the situation in Syria, one on women in defense and the WPS agenda, and one on human security. Stay tuned on our social media to see the highlights from these events. See also Why defence build-up fails without governance, by Nathalie Chuard, Director of DCAF, and Francesca Grandi, Director of Transparency International's Global Defense and Security Program.

    13 Feb 2026

Study visit of a high-level Armenian delegation at DCAF DCAF hosted a high-level Armenian delegation at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva for an in-depth study visit on security sector governance. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the programme provided a neutral and confidential setting for government and parliamentary decision-makers to engage, build shared understanding, and align on priorities for Armenia’s reform journey. The study visit served as a comprehensive knowledge-transfer platform, bridging Armenian strategic priorities with international good practices.  09 Feb 2026

  • Study visit of a high-level Armenian delegation at DCAF

    DCAF hosted a high-level Armenian delegation at the Maison de la Paix in Geneva for an in-depth study visit on security sector governance. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the programme provided a neutral and confidential setting for government and parliamentary decision-makers to engage, build shared understanding, and align on priorities for Armenia’s reform journey. The study visit served as a comprehensive knowledge-transfer platform, bridging Armenian strategic priorities with international good practices. 

    09 Feb 2026

DCAF's new podcast Shaping Security is now available! What role does the media play in covering issues related to the security sector? And why does responsible coverage matter more than ever in today’s information landscape? In our first episode, Jackie Dalton, Head of Editorial Content at Fondation Hirondelle, discusses what it means to be a journalist covering the security sector and the variety of challenges they face on the ground. Listen to the first episode now and let us know your thoughts. 06 Feb 2026

  • DCAF's new podcast Shaping Security is now available!

    What role does the media play in covering issues related to the security sector? And why does responsible coverage matter more than ever in today’s information landscape?

    In our first episode, Jackie Dalton, Head of Editorial Content at Fondation Hirondelle, discusses what it means to be a journalist covering the security sector and the variety of challenges they face on the ground. Listen to the first episode now and let us know your thoughts.

    06 Feb 2026

North Macedonia’s NATO journey documentary What does it mean to join NATO — and how does it change a country’s security future? Our latest video documentary takes a closer look at North Macedonia’s NATO journey, highlighting the challenges the country faced prior to accession, the security and defence reforms it undertook, and how NATO membership has reshaped the national security landscape. Take a look! 05 Feb 2026

  • North Macedonia’s NATO journey documentary

    What does it mean to join NATO — and how does it change a country’s security future?
    Our latest video documentary takes a closer look at North Macedonia’s NATO journey, highlighting the challenges the country faced prior to accession, the security and defence reforms it undertook, and how NATO membership has reshaped the national security landscape. Take a look!

    05 Feb 2026

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