RACVIAC-Centre for Security Cooperation

08/09/2026

Learning goes beyond the classroom. ✨
GToT participants had the opportunity to build connections and strengthen team spirit during yesterday’s team-building dinner.

08/09/2026

🇲🇰 On the occasion of Independence Day, RACVIAC – Centre for Security Cooperation wishes the Republic of North Macedonia, a valued member of the RACVIAC family, all the best for the years ahead.
Alongside our warmest wishes, we would also like to express our deep appreciation for your partnership and unwavering dedication to advancing our shared mission.

Среќен ден на независноста на Република Северна Македонија

07/09/2026

Early September is traditionally when the „Gender Training of the Trainers Course (GToT)“ takes place at RACVIAC, as the Centre, once again, is partnering with the Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations - NCGM and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia to deliver the 14th edition of the Course.

Read more on our web: https://www.racviac.org/racviac-hosts-14th-gender-training-of-the-trainers-course/

03/09/2026

A busy two days in Bar, Montenegro, where our Activity Coordinator Ms Vedrana Djukarić represented RACVIAC in the 41st meeting of the Permanent Working Group of the Sub-Regional Consultative Commission.
RACVIAC has been supporting the implementation of Dayton Article IV by preparing and training personnel involved in the Agreement’s verification regime, facilitating the exchange of practical experience and strengthening the expertise needed to carry out verification activities effectively. Since 2001, this long-standing engagement has included 30 courses and around 650 trained inspectors.

More: https://www.racviac.org/racviac-participated-at-the-41st-meeting-of-the-permanent-working-group-of-the-sub-regional-consultative-commission/

28/08/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Ms. Laura J. Gross, Director of the Global Threat Reduction Directorate, and the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) senior delegation to RACVIAC. 🤝

From C-WMD and arms control to strengthening regional cooperation, the discussions were all about taking our partnership forward.

Read more: https://www.racviac.org/racviac-and-us-dtra-reaffirm-longstanding-partnership/

25/08/2026

Since taking office on 1 May 2026, RACVIAC Director Ambassador Miroslav Šćepanović has hit the ground running, embarking on an intensive programme of inaugural visits and meetings, while also engaging in RACVIAC Programme and a range of activities beyond it.
After months on the move, PAO finally managed to steal a moment with him for a conversation about his new role, his experience of regional cooperation, and his vision for RACVIAC.

From the importance of trust “painstakingly built and easily lost”, to the value of regional expertise, the future of RACVIAC curriculum and partnerships, and even its much-loved “register & forget” logistics service, Ambassador Šćepanović shares his thoughts on where the Centre is coming from, where it stands today, and where it could go next.

You can find the full interview with Ambassador Šćepanović on page 11 of RACVIAC Newsletter no 81:https://www.racviac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Racviac-Newsletter-81-lores-2026.08.25.pdf

28/07/2026

Farewell and best wishes to COL Kayhan Turhan as he concludes his assignment at RACVIAC. Thank you for your dedication, cooperation, and valuable contribution to the Centre. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavours!

More on our web: https://www.racviac.org/racviac-bids-farewell-to-colonel-kayhan-turhan/

22/07/2026

Director of RACVIAC, Amb. Miroslav Šćepanović, met with the Director of Montenegro’s Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, Mrs. Kristina Braletić, to discuss opportunities for strengthening cooperation in the areas of integrity, transparency and anti-corruption, with a particular focus on the security sector.
The meeting highlighted the importance of exchanging expertise and best practices, developing joint training activities, and enhancing institutional capacities in line with European standards. 🤝Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation through joint projects and professional development initiatives that contribute to resilient, accountable and transparent institutions across South East Europe.

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17/07/2026