Peace and security

Uspešno zaključeno tridnevno usposabljanje o strateških komunikacijah

6. 11. 2026 | POTC, PR

Med 3. in 5. novembrom 2026 je na gradu Jable potekalo tridnevno usposabljanje “Strateške komunikacije: od strategije do strateškega učinka”, ki ga je organiziral Center za izobraževanje v mirovnih operacijah (POTC). Usposabljanja se je udeležilo 30 predstavnikov različnih institucij, ki so skozi kombinacijo strokovnih predavanj in praktičnih vaj poglabljali znanje s področja strateškega komuniciranja, odzivanja na informacijske grožnje ter kriznega komuniciranja.

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Program je združeval strokovna predavanja, razprave in številne praktične vaje, skozi katere so udeleženci spoznavali, kako strateške cilje institucij prenesti v premišljene komunikacijske aktivnosti in doseči želene učinke.

Prvi dan je bil namenjen temeljem strateškega komuniciranja, njegovi vlogi pri delovanju države ter pomenu medinstitucionalnega sodelovanja. Udeleženci so se posvetili tudi spremljanju in analizi informacijskega okolja, razumevanju različnih javnosti ter oblikovanju strateških komunikacijskih pristopov. S pridobljenim znanjem so se nato preizkusili v prvih praktičnih vajah, ki so vključevale analizo informacijskega okolja, prepoznavanje ključnih javnosti in strateško načrtovanje.

Drugi dan je bil poudarek na oblikovanju strateških narativov, učinkovitem posredovanju sporočil in izbiri ustreznih komunikacijskih kanalov. Posebna pozornost je bila namenjena tudi vse pomembnejši vlogi umetne inteligence v strateškem komuniciranju. Udeleženci so raziskovali možnosti njene uporabe pri analizi, načrtovanju in pripravi komunikacijskih vsebin ter razpravljali o odgovorni, pregledni in varni uporabi teh orodij v javnih institucijah.

Zadnji dan je bil posvečen informacijskim grožnjam, dezinformacijam, manipulaciji informacij ter kriznemu komuniciranju. Udeleženci so obravnavali različne pristope k odzivanju na informacijske incidente, pomen pravočasnega odločanja in usklajenega komuniciranja v razmerah negotovosti.

Pomemben del usposabljanja je predstavljalo praktično delo, ki je udeležencem omogočilo neposredno uporabo pridobljenega znanja. V skupinskih vajah so analizirali scenarije, sprejemali strateške odločitve, oblikovali komunikacijske pristope in se soočali z izzivi medinstitucionalnega usklajevanja. Usposabljanje se je zaključilo z obsežnejšo simulacijo, v kateri so morali udeleženci ob spreminjajočih se okoliščinah in naraščajočem pritisku prilagajati svoje odločitve ter usklajevati komunikacijske odzive.

Tridnevno usposabljanje je ponudilo priložnost za izmenjavo izkušenj in krepitev zmogljivosti za učinkovito strateško komuniciranje v kompleksnem in hitro spreminjajočem se informacijskem okolju. Ob tem je poudarilo, da strateško komuniciranje ni zgolj posredovanje informacij, temveč premišljen in usklajen proces, ki povezuje institucionalne cilje, delovanje in komuniciranje.

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EUTI Training: Artificial Intelligence in CSDP Training and Education

4. 11. 2026 | EUTI, Peace and security, PR

From 20 to 22 October 2026, Polizei Nordrhein-Westfalen (Polizei NRW), under the auspices of EUTI – European Union Training Initiative, successfully conducted an internal online pilot of the “Artificial Intelligence in CSDP Training and Education” course. The three-day training focused on the practical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in designing and delivering training within the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) context.

Training dates: 20–22 October 2026

Training location: Online

Background and Core Objectives

As AI tools become increasingly integrated into everyday professional work, trainers and mission personnel often use them through trial and error, without clear guidance on their effective, safe and appropriate application. At the same time, the EU AI Act places increasing emphasis on AI literacy among staff working with these technologies.

The pilot addressed an identified gap in the EU training landscape by focusing specifically on the application of AI in CSDP training and education. Its central objective was to move participants from occasional, unguided use of AI towards a structured, critical and responsible approach.

The programme focused on the following core objectives:

Practical AI Application: Exploring AI tools for training planning, developing learning materials, preparing presentations and creating images and videos.
Responsible AI Use: Understanding the limitations of AI, recognising data protection and security risks, and maintaining human oversight.
Learning-Centred Approach: Ensuring that AI tools are selected based on clearly defined learning objectives rather than allowing technology to determine the training methodology.
Scenario-Based Learning: Applying acquired knowledge to realistic tasks within a fictional CSDP mission environment.

Through these practical exercises, participants strengthened their ability to prepare and deliver training more efficiently without compromising quality or control. The acquired skills are particularly relevant for mission personnel who undertake training responsibilities without necessarily being professional trainers.

The internal pilot received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants, highlighting the relevance and practical applicability of the course. Building on these results, the training is now moving towards further development and standardisation, with the aim of future delivery under the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) framework.

The key takeaway of the pilot was that AI can significantly enhance training efficiency and quality when applied appropriately, but it remains a supporting tool rather than a substitute for trainers’ expertise and judgement.

Začelo se je usposabljanje Strateške komunikacije: od strategije do strateškega učinka

4. 11. 2026 | POTC, PR

Na gradu Jable se je 3. novembra začelo tridnevno usposabljanje “Strateške komunikacije: od strategije do strateškega učinka”, ki ga organizira Center za izobraževanje in usposabljanje za napotitev v mirovne operacije in misije (POTC). Usposabljanje je namenjeno krepitvi znanj in praktičnih veščin strateškega komuniciranja v državnih institucijah.

Udeležence je uvodoma nagovoril Samo Selimović, ki je predstavil delovanje POTC, njegove ključne aktivnosti in cilje usposabljanja. V dopoldanskem delu je prof. dr. Dejan Verčič predstavil temeljna načela strateškega komuniciranja, njegovo vlogo pri oblikovanju in izvajanju javnih politik ter pomen povezovanja institucionalnih ciljev, komuniciranja in želenih učinkov.

Usposabljanja se je v imenu Urada Vlade RS za komuniciranje (UKOM) udeležil tudi dr. Sebastjan Jeretič, vršilec dolžnosti direktorja UKOM, ki je kratko predstavil delo UKOM. Predstavnika UKOM Andrej Savelli in Neja Pavlica pa sta udeležencem predstavila pristop k vladnemu komuniciranju v kriznih razmerah in praktične izkušnje UKOM s tega področja na primeru poplav leta 2023.

Popoldanski del je bil namenjen razumevanju in analizi informacijskega okolja, prepoznavanju ključnih javnosti ter strateškemu načrtovanju komuniciranja. Udeleženci so pridobljena znanja preizkusili tudi v praktičnih vajah, v katerih so analizirali informacijsko okolje in oblikovali prve korake strateškega komunikacijskega odziva.

Usposabljanje se nadaljuje do 5. novembra, ko bodo udeleženci znanje nadgradili z dodatnimi vsebinami in praktičnimi vajami, usmerjenimi v učinkovito načrtovanje, usklajevanje in izvajanje strateških komunikacij.

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POTC in Kenya: Delivering the Climate Security Training with the IPSTC

30. 10. 2026 | POTC, PR

On October 29, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and Kenya’s International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) wrapped up their first joint climate security training in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Highlighting strong Slovenia-Kenya cooperation, the intensive 4-day programme drew significant interest, with over 650 initial applicants, a new record for POTC and a testament to the high demand for this type of training, which we first developed in 2023 as one of the first centres to do so.

A dedicated cohort of 16 experts, active in peace and security fields with organisations such as UNMISS, UN-Habitat, and the African Union, completed the training. Participants built a strong grasp of climate science fundamentals, applied risk-assessment and resilience tools to conflict-affected settings, and explored strategies to integrate climate-responsive measures into mission planning. Understanding these dynamics is vital because climate change acts as a global threat multiplier that intensifies resource scarcity, food insecurity, and social tensions in vulnerable regions. Equipping peace operations to assess and manage these environmental risks is essential for fostering sustainable, long-term stability.

We sincerely thank IPSTC for hosting us, our expert trainers for guiding the sessions, and all participants for making this critical climate security initiative a success.

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Slovenia-Switzerland Cooperation: Environmental Peacebuilding

20. 10. 2026 | POTC, PR

OCTOBER 16 – Reflecting a strong cooperative partnership between Slovenia and Switzerland, the specialised training programme on Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding successfully concluded at Jable Castle in Ljubljana. Jointly organised by the Geneva Water Hub and the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC), the programme brought together military, police, and civilian personnel to explore the critical intersections of natural resource governance, armed conflict, and sustainable peace.

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The curriculum focused on bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications, emphasising how equitable water sharing and sound environmental stewardship can actively prevent conflicts and support post-conflict recovery. Through expert-led sessions, interactive case studies, and group discussions, participants examined international legal frameworks, climate-security dynamics, water security, demining, and strategies to address power, justice, and inclusion in environmental management.

We extend our sincere thanks to the expert trainers for their invaluable guidance and to the dedicated participants whose active engagement drove the success of this initiative. We also thank the Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs of Slovenia. By equipping peacebuilders with multidimensional tools, this Slovenian-Swiss collaborative effort underscored the vital role that environmental cooperation plays in transforming shared natural resources from potential flashpoints into catalysts for lasting peace.

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EUTI – Carpathians Blue Shield 2026: Building Trust and Interoperability Through Live Exercises

15. 10. 2026 | EUTI, Peace and security, Security

Bringing together gendarmerie, police, military and civilian personnel from 19 countries, Carpathians Blue Shield 2026 strengthened the cooperation, communication and interoperability needed for effective European Union Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions.

Effective international cooperation does not happen overnight. It requires clear communication, shared objectives, mutual trust and the ability to work seamlessly across national and organisational boundaries. These capabilities are particularly important in the context of European Union Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions, where personnel from different countries and services must work together to achieve common objectives in demanding operational environments.

Organised by the Romanian Gendarmerie, a member of the EUTI consortium, and cofinanced by EUTI, Carpathians Blue Shield 2026 brought together gendarmerie, police, military and civilian personnel from 19 countries for a live exercise (LIVEX) designed to simulate the challenges of a CSDP mission. The exercise provided participants with an opportunity to put their skills into practice, learn from one another and identify areas for improvement in a realistic and demanding environment.

Training together across borders and organisations

With participants representing different professional backgrounds, national practices and working methods, the Carpathians Blue Shield 2026 LIVEX placed cooperation at the heart of the training.

Through complex and challenging scenarios, participants were required to communicate clearly, coordinate their actions and work towards shared objectives. They also had the opportunity to better understand different operational approaches, identify potential gaps in tactics and procedures, and recognise the importance of interoperability in multinational environments.

Exercises of this kind provide valuable opportunities to prepare personnel for the realities of international missions. By working together before deployment, participants can become more familiar with one another’s procedures, strengthen professional relationships and develop the mutual trust needed to operate effectively under challenging conditions.

Turning challenges into practical improvements

Beyond testing operational capabilities, the LIVEX offered valuable opportunities for reflection and learning. Working through complex scenarios encouraged participants to challenge assumptions, identify weaknesses and explore how different approaches could contribute to achieving the same objective.

Carpathians Blue Shield 2026 reinforced several important lessons:

Clear communication is fundamental. Effective cooperation starts with a shared understanding of objectives, responsibilities and required actions.
Interoperability requires continuous practice. Personnel from different countries and organisations need opportunities to train together and become familiar with one another’s procedures and working methods.
Different perspectives can strengthen teams. Understanding different approaches helps participants find common ground and work more effectively towards shared goals.
Complex scenarios create opportunities to improve. Challenging situations can expose gaps in tactics and procedures that might otherwise remain unnoticed.
Evaluation and honest feedback drive progress. Reflecting on performance and identifying areas for improvement are essential to turning experience into practical learning.

These lessons highlight the importance of continuous training, joint exercising and evaluation in preparing personnel for the demands of multinational operations.

Strengthening readiness for future CSDP missions

Through the Carpathians Blue Shield 2026 LIVEX, participants strengthened their ability to communicate, coordinate actions and cooperate with colleagues from different countries and professional backgrounds. Working together in demanding scenarios also helped them better understand the challenges of multinational cooperation and the importance of shared objectives, mutual trust and interoperable procedures.

These strengthened capabilities can contribute to better teamwork, improved coordination and greater operational effectiveness in potential future CSDP missions.

Ultimately, preparing for multinational operations involves more than developing individual expertise. It means building the collective capacity to work together, adapt to different circumstances and respond to complex challenges as a team.

The key takeaway from Carpathians Blue Shield 2026 is clear: effective cooperation must be built before a mission begins. Clear communication, shared objectives, continuous joint training, mutual trust and honest evaluation are essential foundations for stronger interoperability and more effective international cooperation.

Through its co-financing contribution, EUTI supports initiatives that help personnel strengthen these capabilities and prepare to work together in complex multinational environments.