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Youth Atlantic Treaty Association Denmark

YATA Denmark is a youth organization focused on security and defense policy, whose purpose is to inform, engage, and bring together young people with an interest in security policy.

About YATA Denmark

YATA is an independent association run by volunteers who, on their own initiative, plan and carry out a wide range of events rooted in foreign, security, and defense policy, firmly grounded in the transatlantic partnership. Most events are open to everyone, although some talks, excursions, and institutional visits may be reserved for YATA members.

YATA’s Contribution

Both within and beyond Denmark’s borders, security policy holds an increasingly central place on the political agenda. There is growing recognition of the importance of security policy, and in this context YATA Denmark is a strong actor that contributes knowledge, debate, and perspective. YATA Denmark creates a space where young people can learn, discuss, and engage in a changing world.

YATA’s History

YATA Denmark emerged as the youth division of the Danish Atlantic Council – a security-policy think tank established in 1950 following Denmark’s newly acquired NATO membership. YATA Denmark is also part of the international Youth Atlantic Treaty Association network, which serves as the youth organization under the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA). ATA brings together 37 countries, most of which — including Denmark — have their own counterpart to the Danish Atlantic Council as well as a youth division. In addition to national activities, YATA Denmark also participates actively in international events, including in cooperation with the other YATA organizations.