Addressing Systemic Legal and Policy Challenges of Mercenaries and Related Actors in Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Beyond the Wagner Group’ March 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark Organizing countries: Denmark, Switzerland In March 2024, the University of Copenhagen and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance brought together more than 50 experts a two- day advanced discussion on the legal and policy challenges posed by mercenaries in contemporary armed conflicts. Participants included diverse representatives from NATO Allies and partner countries academia, civil society, and international and regional organisations. G7635 • ARW ‘Navigating Gray Zones - Building Resilience in State and Non-State Institutions in the Era of Hybrid Warfare’ October 2024: Yerevan, Armenia Organizing countries: Poland, Armenia This workshop contributed to the understanding and mitigation of hybrid challenges. By bringing together experts from academia, think tanks and governments, it fostered knowledge exchange and contributed to the development of related policies. The event focused on building a collaborative network within the region, particularly between Poland and Armenia. Formulating recommendations relevant for NATO, and increasing awareness about the complexities of hybrid threats in the current geopolitical context. NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme • Annual Report 2024 39 SPS Thematic Realms | G6119 • MYP ‘Increasing the Capacity of Local Communities to Counteract Crisis Situations — Participating countries: Poland, Ukraine