EU - NATO COOPERATION IN THE CBRN FIELD

Givi AMIRANASHVILI

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School of Governance, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia

DOI: 10.64404/JoDRM.2025.1.13

Issue: Vol. 16, Issue 1 (30) / 2025

Abstract

      This paper examines the European Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) initiative and NATO’s CBRN defence policy, with particular emphasis on bilateral cooperation  between the EU and NATO in addressing CBRN threats. The research traces the establishment of the EU CBRN CoE initiative and analyzes how it promotes international cooperation and synergy with other global actors, especially NATO. Through a historical review of NATO-EU security cooperation, the paper investigates both organizations’ CBRN policies, defence capabilities, and current challenges. While focusing on bilateral cooperation, the study also explores how these organizations independently counter CBRN threats. The publication concludes
with practical policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of EU-NATO cooperation in CBRN risk reduction, acknowledging the limitations of available public information regarding NATO’s CBRN activities.

Key words

      EU CBRN CoE; NATO CBRN defence policy; EU-NATO cooperation; CBRN risk mitigation; international security; bilateral cooperation; defence capabilities; security policy; risk reduction; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.

Cite this article: Amiranashvili, G. (2025). EU - NATO cooperation in the CBRN field. Journal of Defense Resources Management, 16(1), 269-300. https://doi.org/10.64404/JoDRM.2025.1.13

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