KAS ADELA/SALMA Dialogue for Peace & Security Conference, "For a more Efficient Maritime Security in the Central and South Atlantic II,"

KAS ADELA/SALMA Dialogue for Peace & Security Conference, "For a more Efficient Maritime Security in the Central and South Atlantic II," took place from May 6th to 9th, 2023, in Panama City. This event brought together around 30 international experts of various political, military and private institutions from Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the United States, Morocco, Panama, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Senegal, and Tunisia. In addition, organizations such as the African Centre for Strategic Studies, the Center for Maritime Strategy and Security at the Kiel Institute, embassies represented in Panama, NATO, UNODC, among others, participated in the event. The conference aimed to foster discussions on enhancing maritime security in the Central and South Atlantic region through the implementations of a South South strategical cooperation by implementing an innovative and forward-looking format on global maritime security issues by gathering experts from various countries and organizations.

The event sought to exchange knowledge, experiences, and strategies to address common challenges in maritime security. The participation of diverse stakeholders highlighted the importance of collaboration and cooperation in promoting peace and security in the maritime domain. Among the topics to consider are those associated with international cooperation, moving away from the traditional North-South cooperation and implementing new responses based on transparency and information exchange. As a common denominator of the conference, it can be inferred that each of the speakers emphasized the need for cooperation and collaboration among the regions of Africa, Europe, and Latin America in the fight against organized transnational crime and security in the Central and Southern Atlantic sector. Of particular importance within these presentations is the initiative to discuss and problematize the security situation in the Atlantic Ocean, which is experiencing increasing criminal activity detrimental to the rule of law in different countries. The role of the military, academia, private sector, and international cooperation in seeking proposals and solutions to insecurity in the region was also highlighted by the participants throughout this conference.

For more information on the event can be found in the report available for download in PDF.