BNR De Alliantie: Trump dumpt Europa
De NAVO zoals we die ruim 70 jaar hebben gekend bestaat niet meer. De Europese landen moeten het samen met Canada zelf doen, want de Amerikanen zijn druk bezig eruit te stappen, zegt Rob de Wijk. 'De NAVO bestaat nog wel, maar zonder Amerika. Dit wordt elke maand duidelijker. Ik waag het te betwijfelen of Trump bereid is Artikel 5 te honoreren', zegt De Wijk in een nieuwe aflevering van de BNR podcast De Alliantie.
New report | Response and Resilience: Government Strategies for Securing Subsea Infrastructure in Europe and Asia
HCSS and RSIS have released a new joint report analysing threats to critical undersea infrastructure in Europe and Asia. The study highlights the results of a workshop held in Singapore in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and outlines key vulnerabilities, highlights legal and monitoring gaps, and proposes a shared Singapore–Netherlands agenda to strengthen detection, resilience, and international cooperation.
GIS Report by Rob de Wijk | The Netherlands: Economic decline and waning influence
The Netherlands is losing its edge. In a new op-ed for Geopolitical Intelligence Services, HCSS founder Rob de Wijk warns that political deadlock, rising populism and unresolved structural issues — from housing and energy to labor shortages — are eroding Dutch competitiveness and global influence. Once an innovative and outward-looking nation, the Netherlands now risks stagnation and becoming a follower in Europe. For deeper insights, explore the full analysis and our AI-powered podcast.
