Strategic Analyst
Laura Jasper is Programme Coordinator and Strategic Analyst at HCSS.
As Programme Coordinator Laura leads HCSS’ multi-annual PROGRESS research framework in consortium with the Clingendael institute for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence. As strategic analyst she supports HCSS’ research agenda in bridging quantitative and qualitative research due to her multidisciplinary background in both economic theory and security studies. Laura is the principal researcher concerning undermining with a focus on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference and specifically the role of Non-State Actors such as Transnational Organised Crime. She researches how they undermine our society and rule of law, and the nexus with conflict and state stability. As such, she is the principal analyst working on HCSS serious gaming capabilities.
Laura holds a BSc in Economics (cum laude) as well as an MSc in Economics (magna cum laude) from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. For her master thesis she examined how we can analyse the strategic determinants of the choice between war and settlement using a game theoretic model. Additionally, she holds an MSc in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University where she specialized in Intelligence and National Security. Prior to joining HCSS, Laura held an internship with the Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG) working on polarisation, radicalisation, and extremism.
Lastly, Laura is also affiliated with The European Trust Alliance (THETA) as an advisory board member. THETA is a European initiative that brings together pioneering organisations and people working on the future of trust, specifically in the digital environment. As member of the advisory board she focuses on network building, stakeholder management, and providing general guidance.
