Explore the intricate dynamics of international security in Module 1: Understanding Resilience in EU and NATO Contexts. This module lays the groundwork for our exploration of resilience concepts and applications within the contexts of two major international institutions: the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Key Topics

• Historical development and key principles of resilience: Delve into the fundamental concepts of resilience and its crucial role in addressing diverse threats and challenges. Understand how resilience is defined within the EU and NATO contexts and its implications for national and collective security.
• EU's approach to resilience and harmonization with UN policies: Understand the EU's approach to resilience, emphasizing its alignment with UN policies and global strategies for building safer communities.
• NATO's approach to resilience — national and collective capacity: Examine NATO's perspective on resilience, focusing on the capacity for national and collective preparation, resistance, response, and recovery from shocks and disruptions.
• Comparative analysis of EU and NATO resilience frameworks: Compare and contrast the resilience frameworks employed by the EU and NATO. Highlight differences and similarities in their approaches, objectives, and strategies for enhancing civil preparedness and societal resilience.

Upon completion of this module, participants will not only have a deeper understanding of the importance of resilience in international security and crisis management, but also gain a nuanced view of how different organizations approach resilience. They will be equipped with knowledge that will aid in comprehending and analyzing resilience strategies within complex international contexts, setting the stage for the remainder of the course.

Understand the EU's approach to resilience in civil preparedness in Module 2: EU's Resilience in a Broader Context. This module delves deep into non-traditional resilience notions, emphasizing the EU's focus on sustainable growth, societal development, and multidisciplinary adaptability.

Key Topics

• EU's comprehensive resilience approach: Explore the EU's comprehensive resilience approach, as it extends beyond traditional notions of resilience. Understand the shift towards sustainable growth and societal development, emphasizing the ability to adapt and transform in a multidisciplinary manner.
• The 2020 Strategic Foresight Report and EU's resilience compass: Delve into the EU's resilience compass, which serves as a guiding framework for policies and initiatives. Examine the four interrelated dimensions of social and economic, geopolitical, green, and digital resilience.
• Shifting towards sustainable growth and societal development: Identify insights into the EU's efforts to promote resilience, as it shifts towards a more sustainable growth and societal development path.
• Developing resilience dashboards in four dimensions: Explain the concept of the EU’s resilience dashboards in four dimensions: social and economic, geopolitical, green, and digital.

Upon completion of this module, participants will grasp the EU's resilience approach, extending beyond conventional notions. They'll explore four dimensions—social, economic, geopolitical, green, and digital resilience—using resilience dashboards. Equipped with this knowledge, they'll adeptly analyze EU resilience strategies, laying a foundation for applying resilience principles in civil preparedness.

Delve deep into the efforts of the EU and NATO in building resilient communities in Module 3: Building Resilient Communities and Nations. Draw insights into the EU's sustainable projects and NATO's civil protection means, noting both their synergies and differences.

Key Topics

• EU's sustainable projects for resilience: Identify and explain the impact of the EU's sustainable projects on building resilience in communities and nations.
• NATO's civil protection means for resilience: Recount NATO's civil protection means and their role in enhancing resilience at the national and collective levels.
• Synergy between EU and NATO in building resilient communities: Outline the potential synergies between the EU's sustainable projects and NATO's civil protection means in building resilient communities. Explore opportunities for collaboration and coordination in achieving shared objectives.
• Examining differences and similarities in EU and NATO approaches: Contrast the approaches of the EU and NATO in building resilient communities and nations. Evaluate the key differences and similarities, shedding light on their respective strengths and focus areas.

Upon completion of this module, participants will understand the resilience strategies of both the EU and NATO, compare their approaches, recognize strengths, and identify collaboration opportunities for achieving shared resilience objectives.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of resilience perspectives in Module 4: Case Studies and Best Practices. Immerse in the diverse viewpoints of the European Union, learn critical lessons from MSB's experiences in Ukraine, and explore the crucial role of EU-NATO cooperation.

Key Topics

• European perspectives on resilience: Explore the different EU perspectives on enhancing resilience.
• Lessons from MSB: Identify key insights from the lessons drawn from MSB's experiences in Ukraine, focusing on building resilience for the future.
• EU-NATO task force on resilience of critical infrastructure: Explain the significance of resilience in critical infrastructure. Understand the implications of EU-NATO task forces and cooperative efforts for safeguarding essential infrastructure.
• EU-NATO cooperation and its significance: Gain insights into the EU-NATO cooperation and how it is crucial for enhancing resilience and addressing common challenges.

Upon completion of this module, participants will gain insights into the significance of resilience in safeguarding infrastructure and navigating complex geopolitics. They will engage with real-case scenarios, deepening their understanding and practical application, empowering them to make informed decisions in their fields.

The FAQ session is a one-on-one discussion between Crisis Lab and the course instructor. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of the course content by addressing frequently asked questions and offering additional insights and perspectives.