HCSS in the media | Week 41
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.
Closed-door roundtable on “Polysilicon supply chains and geopolitical implications for the Netherlands and Europe”
On 6 October 2026, HCSS hosted the closed-door roundtable “Polysilicon supply chains and geopolitical implications for the Netherlands and Europe”. In a new HCSS policy brief published this week, strategic analysts Ron Stoop and Irina Patrahau examine the geopolitical and industrial dynamics shaping Europe’s polysilicon supply chains and identify steps to strengthen their resilience. The policy brief provided the basis for the roundtable discussion among stakeholders from RESiLICON, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, the Ministry of Defence, ING, Invest International, the Province of Groningen, FME, and NOM.
Jesse Kommandeur | HCSS Datalab’s DOMINO showcased at 2026 STEPI Intelligence Dialogue in South Korea
Jesse Kommandeur, Manager of HCSS Datalab, showcased DOMINO at the 2026 STEPI Intelligence Dialogue in Seoul, South Korea. The event brought together international experts to explore how science and technology intelligence can support strategic decision-making amid growing geopolitical tensions. DOMINO demonstrates how artificial intelligence can help analysts keep track of developments across complex supply chains. Discussions also highlighted technological interdependencies and international cooperation. The dialogue underscored the need to develop intelligence tools collaboratively, turning complex data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
