Human Responsibility and Accountability – Compliance Challenges and the Industrial Impact of the GGE Framework
Lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) are changing the ways wars are fought. Military decisions are now made by autonomous drones powered by AI instead of humans. The world grapples with effective guardrails to prevent an unchecked arms race. HCSS examines the guardrails in the UN CCW Group of Governmental Experts’ 2026 report and what their suggestions mean for defence manufacturers. Most importantly, the authors find that the framework places few direct obligations on the companies developing autonomous capabilities. They call for continuous legal review of materially modified systems, stronger technical standards and a structured route for industry and independent expertise to inform future international rules.
De Strateeg: Europa’s worsteling in de energiecrisis
Geopolitieke spanningen hebben Europa’s energiezekerheid tot het absolute minimum gereduceerd. Hoe heroveren we onze strategische autonomie? Paul van Liempt bespreekt het met HCSS energie expert Lucia van Geuns en Alex Krijger in BNR podcast De Strateeg.
HCSS in the media | Week 45
HCSS is happy to share its knowledge and expertise. Our in-house strategic analysts and affiliated subject matter experts are regularly requested to provide commentary and insights on geopolitical and international security matters for national and international media and press.
