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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

DCAF's guide on trauma in the security sector has been launched Security institutions are routinely exposed to violence, human suffering, and high-pressure environments. When the impacts of trauma are not addressed, they can affect personnel well-being, institutional performance, and trust with the communities security institutions serve. DCAF’s new Guide on assessing and addressing trauma in the security sector provides practical, non-clinical guidance for leaders and oversight actors to better understand, assess, and respond to trauma as an organizational and governance challenge. 04 Feb 2026

  • DCAF's guide on trauma in the security sector has been launched

    Security institutions are routinely exposed to violence, human suffering, and high-pressure environments. When the impacts of trauma are not addressed, they can affect personnel well-being, institutional performance, and trust with the communities security institutions serve. DCAF’s new Guide on assessing and addressing trauma in the security sector provides practical, non-clinical guidance for leaders and oversight actors to better understand, assess, and respond to trauma as an organizational and governance challenge.

    04 Feb 2026

Handover of capacity assessment report to Zambia’s Police DCAF formally handed over its capability and capacity assessment report to the Zambia's Police Public Complaints Commission. Developed with support from the Swedish Government under the project "Strengthening the accountability of the Zambia police service and ensuring effective security during elections and beyond", the report highlights how to enhance the Commission’s institutional capacity. The handover provided a space to review the findings and discuss priorities for strengthening the Public Complaints Commission's oversight mandate. 30 Jan 2026

  • Handover of capacity assessment report to Zambia’s Police

    DCAF formally handed over its capability and capacity assessment report to the Zambia's Police Public Complaints Commission. Developed with support from the Swedish Government under the project "Strengthening the accountability of the Zambia police service and ensuring effective security during elections and beyond", the report highlights how to enhance the Commission’s institutional capacity. The handover provided a space to review the findings and discuss priorities for strengthening the Public Complaints Commission's oversight mandate.

    30 Jan 2026

New dates for the Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2026 Here is the updated schedule for the Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2026. The conference will take place on 17–19 March 2026 in Shkodër, Albania. The event once again brings together cybersecurity professionals from public and private organizations across the Western Balkans and Europe. The 2026 edition will feature three days of high-level discussions, expert-led technical training, and valuable networking opportunities. Please visit our website if you want to register or participate as speaker. 26 Jan 2026

  • New dates for the Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2026

    Here is the updated schedule for the Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2026. The conference will take place on 17–19 March 2026 in Shkodër, Albania. The event once again brings together cybersecurity professionals from public and private organizations across the Western Balkans and Europe. The 2026 edition will feature three days of high-level discussions, expert-led technical training, and valuable networking opportunities. Please visit our website if you want to register or participate as speaker.

    26 Jan 2026

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