Ana Botella Gómez

Ana Botella Gómez is a specialist in defense and international conflicts. She served as the first female Secretary of State for Security in Spain (2018-2020) under Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska. Botella's background includes extensive experience in institutional affairs, security, and defense. She is newsworthy due to her recent election as President of the Spanish Atlantic Association (AAE), a private organization promoting Euro-Atlantic relations. This marks the first time in the AAE's 44-year history that a woman has held this position. Previously, she served as the Vice President of the AAE since 2022. Her election comes at a critical time, given the current geopolitical landscape, and she emphasizes the urgency of strengthening the European pillar of NATO. Her leadership is considered significant in fostering and promoting transatlantic cooperation.