New report | Shields and Spears: Nuclear-Conventional Force Balancing and the European Deterrence Architecture
Europe’s reliance on American deterrence is no longer assured. This HCSS report outlines a European-led “shield and spear” posture that strengthens conventional deterrence, reduces escalation risks, and adapts to US retrenchment and Russian military modernisation. Authors Davis Ellison and Tim Sweijs set out concrete political, military, and industrial pathways for a more independent European deterrence architecture.
Strategische Vragen | De Strateeg: Hoe lucratief is de georganiseerde misdaad voor bepaalde landen?
Autoritaire landen of dictaturen en de georganiseerde misdaad gaan vaak hand in hand. Twee landen waar dat erg goed zichtbaar is zijn Venezuela en Iran. Hoe spinnen zij garen bij die vorm van criminaliteit, en wat kunnen wij er tegen doen? Paul van Liempt praat met Tom Driessen voormalig hoofd van de Nationale Recherche en strategisch analist bij HCSS Laura Jasper.
HCSS in the media | Week 5
From digital autonomy to critical infrstructure, from Ukraine to Venezuela: 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. Here you can find a selection of this week’s highlights.
