De Strateeg | Europa kwetsbaar voor brandstoftekorten in oorlogstijd
Het Europese brandstofsysteem is niet goed voorbereid op een crisis of oorlog. Waar liggen de kwetsbaarheden in dit netwerk en wat kunnen we daaraan doen? HCSS energie expert Lucia van Geuns en directeur bij VEMOBIN Jan-Willem van den Beukel bespreken het met Paul van Liempt in BNR podcast De Strateeg.
Tim Sweijs | De Balie: A World Led by Rocket Men – Global Security in a New Nuclear Era
In case you missed it: on 8 May, HCSS Director of Research Tim Sweijs joined the discussion at De Balie Amsterdam on the return of nuclear competition and what it means for Europe’s security. From Macron’s call for a broader European nuclear umbrella, to the erosion of arms control treaties, and the role of AI in nuclear decision-making, the conversation explored the major strategic questions shaping today’s world. Rewatch the discussion here.
Report Launch with Derk Boswijk | Fuel Security for Defence: Strategic Capacity in Uncertain Times
On 12 May, HCSS launched its new report, 'No Fuel, No Fight', by Irina Patrahau, Ron Stoop and Lucia van Geuns. The report warns that Europe’s fuel system is unprepared for sustained crisis or high-intensity conflict. Declining refining capacity and rising import dependence risk major fuel shortages, including aviation fuel deficits of up to 24% across the EU. State Secretary for Defence Derk Boswijk delivered the keynote address, reflecting on the growing importance of fuel security for military readiness and resilience in an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment.
