As a reflection of its global aspirations, Spain contributes to regional and international security initiatives, from which it also benefits. It is a reliable partner that champions the most wor thy causes, such as human rights, international law and multilateralism. Reflecting its European and Atlantic status, Spain is a key member of organizations such as the European Union and the Nor th Atlantic Treaty Organization, accepting its collective security responsibilities. Additionally, under the umbrella of the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union, it par ticipates in different overseas missions far from its borders and traditional spaces, in areas and regions as diverse as the Sahel, Eastern Europe, the Indian Ocean and Iraq, in which the Armed Forces and State Security Forces are deployed. These missions are reinforced by the ongoing efforts of Spanish diplomacy and the State intelligence and information services. Its development policy is another of Spain’s lines of action, which contributes to international peace and security. These commitments in the area of security and Spain’s external action represent, in turn, a great effor t in terms of capabilities and investments, which is necessary to ensure a stable international environment and, with it, the security and prosperity of the Spanish people. In this regard, Spain has developed benchmark security models that must continue to be updated with a pro-active vision, to confront global threats that require comprehensive, coordinated and cooperative responses, both on a national and international level. A case in point is Spain’s comprehensive model for combating terrorism—a robust model based on the unity of political par ties, the action of the State Security Forces and Intelligence and Information Services, the work of judges and prosecutors, international cooperation, and the maturity of Spanish society, offering support and permanent assistance to victims. This same comprehensive approach must be applied to other challenges, such as irregular migration flows. This approach advocates safeguarding the human dimension, cooperating with the countries of origin and transit, addressing Presidency of the Government National Security Strategy 2017 23