Den norske Atlanterhavskomité

What Den norske Atlanterhavskomité does

Den norske Atlanterhavskomité (DNAK / The Norwegian Atlantic Committee) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization established in 1955 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, at Fridtjof Nansens Plass 8. It functions as a central convening platform for dialogue on Norwegian foreign, defense, and security policy, with a particular emphasis on transatlantic relations and NATO cooperation. DNAK is funded primarily through public grants from the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and is governed by a nine-member board with personal deputies elected for four-year terms; the current Board Chair is Grete Faremo, former Norwegian Minister of Defence and former UN Assistant Secretary-General.

DNAK's product portfolio consists of recurring events and publications rather than commercial software. Core offerings include the annual Oslo Security Conference (61st edition held in February 2026 at the University of Oslo Aula), the Army Summit at Akershus Fortress, the Transatlantic Forum, Ambassador Week (Ambassadøruken), participation in Arendalsuka's 'Forsvars- og sikkerhetspolitikkens hus', courses in international politics, international study trips, weekly analytical articles ('Ukens analyse'), and standalone publications. An affiliated youth organization, Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA) Norway, operates under DNAK to engage students and young professionals. Most content is delivered in Norwegian with English summaries.

DNAK serves a public-policy audience that includes students, educators, policymakers, members of the Norwegian armed forces, journalists, and other participants in Norway's foreign-policy debate. It distributes content through a multi-channel mix spanning its website, YouTube, a Spotify podcast, a monthly email newsletter, and active accounts on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. The professional secretariat comprises nine staff led by Secretary General Kate Hansen Bundt, who has held the role since 2010. The organization recently deepened its institutional influence via Bundt's June 2026 appointment as Board Chair of the Fridtjof Nansens Institutt (FNI) and a co-organized seminar with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Nordic Countries on Germany's role in transatlantic security.

Name

Den norske Atlanterhavskomité

Legal name

Den norske Atlanterhavskomité

Website

https://atlanterhavskomiteen.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Den norske Atlanterhavskomité (DNAK) is an independent Oslo-based non-profit, founded in 1955, that convenes dialogue on Norwegian foreign, defense, and security policy with a transatlantic and NATO focus for policymakers, students, the armed forces, and the public.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Den norske Atlanterhavskomité (DNAK) is an independent, non-partisan organization that convenes dialogue and disseminates knowledge on foreign, defense, and security policy with a particular emphasis on transatlantic relations and NATO cooperation. Its core offerings are the annual Oslo Security Conference, courses in international politics, the Transatlantic Forum, the Army Summit, Ambassador Week, study trips, weekly analytical articles, and publications, plus the affiliated youth program YATA Norway. Activities are mainly conducted in Norwegian with English summaries provided.

Product overview

The Norwegian Atlantic Committee (DNAK) is a non-partisan organization established in 1955 that serves as a central platform for dialogue on foreign, defense, and security policy, with particular emphasis on transatlantic relations. DNAK offers a portfolio of programs and events including the annual Oslo Security Conference (OSC), courses in international politics, the Transatlantic Forum, weekly analytical articles (Ukens analyse), study trips, and publications. The organization also hosts Ambassador Week and participates in Arendalsuka and Army Summit events. Under its umbrella operates YATA Norway (Youth Atlantic Treaty Association), targeting students and young professionals. Most activities are conducted in Norwegian, with English summaries provided. DNAK receives public funding primarily from the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.

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Brands

• Oslo Security Conference: The 61st annual Oslo Security Conference, a major security policy conference organized by DNAK
• Transatlantisk forum
• Ambassadøruke
• Forsvars- og sikkerhetspolitikkens hus
• Army Summit

Products and services

• Oslo Security Conference (OSC) Annual international security conference organized by DNAK bringing together senior political leaders, military officials, scholars, and experts from the transatlantic community to discuss Euro-Atlantic security. The 61st edition was held in February 2026 at the University of Oslo Aula.
• Kurs i internasjonal politikk (Courses in International Politics) Educational programs offering study programs, courses, and simulations for students and young professionals interested in international relations and security policy.
• Transatlantisk forum (Transatlantic Forum) Recurring forum for dialogue and discussion on transatlantic security relations and cooperation.
• Army Summit Annual defense summit hosted by DNAK at Akershus Fortress, bringing together military and security experts.
• Ambassadøruken (Ambassador Week) Annual tradition where DNAK invites Norwegian ambassadors to provide status updates from their respective stations, typically held in weeks 34 and 35.
• Studieturer (Study Trips) International study trips organized by DNAK, during which information is shared with travel agencies and facilities visited.
• Publikasjoner (Publications) and Ukens analyse (Weekly Analysis) Reports, articles, and digital content published by DNAK, including weekly analytical articles (Ukens analyse) on current security policy topics, NATO developments, and geopolitical issues authored by experts and academics.
• Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA) Norway Organization for students and young professionals organized under the Norwegian Atlantic Committee, focused on engaging younger generations in transatlantic security discussions.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA) NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYATA Norway is organized under the Norwegian Atlantic Committee as an organization for students and young professionals interested in international relations and security policy.
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Nordic CountriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized a seminar on German foreign policy in light of Konrad Adenauer's 150th anniversary, titled 'Germany's role in transatlantic security: past, present & future' held on June 4, 2026.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NATO Defense College: NATO's professional military education institution delivering courses and conferences on Euro-Atlantic security strategy. Comparable in subject-matter focus and audience overlap with DNAK, though operating at NATO level rather than as a national non-governmental platform.
• Wilson Center: US-based non-partisan policy forum addressing global issues including international security and transatlantic relations. Comparable as a large-scale, public-facing convening and research organization, though with a global rather than Norwegian/Nordic remit.

Direct peers

• Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA): Finnish foreign and security policy research institute producing analysis and hosting events on NATO, European security, and transatlantic relations. Comparable in Nordic context, mission, and audience (policymakers, media, academics, public).
• Atlantic Council: US-headquartered think tank focused on transatlantic relations and international security policy. Direct comparable as both organizations serve as convening platforms for transatlantic security dialogue, NATO-related debate, and engagement between policymakers, military officials, and the public.
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): UK-based international affairs think tank that hosts flagship conferences, publishes analysis, and convenes policymakers on European and global security. Comparable to DNAK in its non-partisan convening role, public programming, and editorial output on foreign and security policy.
• Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS): Danish research-based think tank studying foreign policy, security, and global development. Comparable in Nordic policy-research positioning, public-facing convening activities, and engagement with NATO-related and transatlantic topics.
• Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI): Norway's principal foreign and security policy research institute, also based in Oslo and engaging closely with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence. Direct functional comparable in mission, geography, and stakeholder base — and the most obvious Norwegian peer to DNAK.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP): German Council on Foreign Relations — independent, non-partisan think tank convening debates on German, European, and transatlantic foreign policy. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and product mix (conferences, courses, publications, youth engagement) to DNAK.
• Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI): Sweden's leading foreign and security policy institute, producing analysis, hosting seminars, and running educational programs. Functionally equivalent peer given shared Nordic-region scope, convening role, and focus on transatlantic and European security topics.

Emerging players

• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): German political foundation affiliated with the CDU, active in foreign policy education and transatlantic programming — co-organized a seminar with DNAK in June 2026 on Germany's transatlantic role. Directly comparable as a foreign policy-convening counterpart and a confirmed DNAK partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dennorskeatlanterhavskomit4837
• Facebookfacebook.com/Atlanterhavskomiteen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/den-norske-atlanterhavskomit%C3%A9-the-norwegian-atlantic-committee
• Instagraminstagram.com/Atlanterhavskomiteen

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Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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