Entries by Patrick Willemsen

Opinie | De Noodzaak voor de Defensie Ruimteagenda is groter dan ooit

Het denken over de ruimte als militair domein moet worden vervlochten met de (inter)nationale veiligheid en economische- en kenniswinst binnen ons eigen land. Daarvoor is een heldere visie en strategische ambitie van het Ministerie van Defensie nodig, betoogt Patrick Bolder, HCSS Strategic Advisor Military Space and Unmanned Systems.

Post-HBO Registeropleiding Crisisbeheersing

Naast klassieke rampen (fysieke veiligheid) krijgen publiek- en private organisaties steeds meer te maken met moderne crises (integrale veiligheid). Plotselinge en ernstige verstoringen van de bedrijfscontinuïteit met veel impact op de organisatie en de mensen die daarin werken. Voorbeelden daarvan zijn branden, ongevallen met gevaarlijke stoffen, uitval aan essentiële voorzieningen, cybercriminaliteit, fraude- en integriteitsvraagstukken, mediacrises […]

HCSS Paper Series | Deterrence for Small and Middle Powers

What options do small and middle powers have to deter the military threat from Russia and China? A very relevant question, in light of what’s happening on Europe’s eastern borders today. Find out more in a new HCSS paper series edited by Paul van Hooft and Tim Sweijs.

What options do small and middle powers have to deter the military threat from Russia and China?

What options do small and middle powers have to deter the military threat from Russia and China? A very relevant question, in light of what’s happening on Europe’s eastern borders today. Paul van Hooft, Nora Nijboer and Tim Sweijs argue that they should strengthen their conventional deterrence postures – specifically through ‘active denial’ strategies.

HCSS is hiring: Datalab Internship 2022

The HCSS Datalab offers an exciting internship to aspiring data scientists, an invaluable experience working on some of the most significant global issues of our time. Our clients include major corporations, key government ministries, development aid agencies, and security providers, both domestic and global.

Online seminar: Countering China’s influence campaigns in Europe

Media and politicians have focused on Russian influence across American and European arenas, putting little attention towards China’s political influence. But how is China influencing our political elites, media, civil society and academia? Join us Feb. 22 for our online panel discussion on Chinese political influencing efforts, and response options both at the national and European level.