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Sarajevo is scheduled to host the The fourth Sarajevo Security Conference is being held from September 4 to 6, 2026. 2026, in Sarajevo. Organized by the Washington-based New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, the event is themed ‘Security of Europe in a Divided World’ and is described serves as one of the most significant a major geopolitical and security gatherings gathering in the Western Balkans. As the conference progresses, discussions have focused on shifts in the European security architecture, the future of NATO, and transatlantic relations. During the second day of the event, participants addressed intelligence work, cybersecurity, and the division of responsibility between Europe and the United States. The organizers intend to establish Sarajevo as an international hub for geopolitical debate, covering diverse topics such as robotics, Taiwan, Africa, and ecology to provide local experts with a voice in global contexts. The conference will include features over 140 speakers and 300 participants. High-level attendees include US Congressmen Marc Veasey and Greg Murphy from the US Helsinki Commission, and UK Special Envoy Dame Karen Pierce. Other notable participants include Pierce, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, former Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab, and Hamza Almustapha, a special advisor to the Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Discussions are expected to cover European security architecture, transatlantic relations, cybersecurity, hybrid threats, cognitive warfare, energy security, and the application of artificial intelligence in defense. The event is supported by NATO, the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and several various international embassies.