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DOMINO 2.0 | the Dutch Observer for Materials Intelligence and Operations

On Thursday September 24, 2026 HCSS invites you for a webinar to introduce DOMINO 2.0, the Dutch Observer for Materials Intelligence and Operations, First introduced in December 2025, and at the Raw Materials Week, DOMINO 2.0 features an enhanced dashboard that makes it easier to monitor supply chain events and identify early warning signals for potential disruptions. Join us for an interactive demonstration of the new and improved dashboard and how it can be used to support policy-relevant geopolitical analysis.

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HCSS launches Code of Conduct for the Responsible Use of Generative AI: Think First, Prompt Second

Generative AI is reshaping research, offering new opportunities to enhance analysis, creativity and innovation. To help researchers harness these technologies responsibly, HCSS has launched its Code of Conduct for the Responsible Use of Generative AI, centred on the principle “Think First, Prompt Second”. The Code outlines eight practical guidelines that promote critical thinking, transparency, confidentiality and research integrity, while encouraging experimentation and continuous learning. It provides a balanced framework for integrating AI into research workflows, ensuring that human judgement remains at the core of knowledge production.

Column Sven Koopmans | De wereld heeft een nieuwe Hugo de Groot nodig voor buiten de dampkring

Hoe bestuur je effectief in een versplinterd parlement zonder vaste meerderheid? In zijn column stelt HCSS expert Sven Koopmans dat internationale vredesonderhandelingen verrassend bruikbare lessen bieden voor de Nederlandse politiek. Van duidelijke spelregels en afgebakende onderhandelingstrajecten tot het belang van vertrouwelijkheid: succesvol onderhandelen draait om regie, discipline en strategische keuzes. Niet degene die het hardst roept, maar degene die het proces weet te organiseren, vergroot de kans op duurzame politieke resultaten.

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