In this time of war threats and rapid geopolitical developments, the NATO summit is more important than ever. This importance makes the summit interesting not only for visitors and the media but also for people, groups, or countries with malicious intent. They can pose a threat to the summit and its guests.
The AIVD and the MIVD (Military Intelligence and Security Service) play a significant role in identifying and countering that threat.
In the lead-up to the NATO summit on June 24 and 25 in The Hague, we issue threat analyses and threat assessments, advise the organization on how to enhance the events security, and screen the thousands of staff and delegation members attending the summit.
Threats
The threats we consider are diverse. They can include cyberattacks, espionage, or an attack. At large international events, sabotage is also a conceivable threat. An example of this was seen during the Olympic Games in Paris, when train traffic around the city was disrupted by arson and vandalism.
Collaboration
Based on our intelligence, we support the police and Defense, so they can eliminate threats. For this purpose, we regularly communicate with the municipality of The Hague, the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice and Security, the NCSC, and the NCTV.