Entries by Patrick Willemsen

EDEN Europol Conference | Laura Jasper: Unveiling the Disinformation Paradox

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On 17 September 2024, HCSS strategic analyst Laura Jasper participated in a panel on “Unveiling the Disinformation Paradox” at the 13th EDEN Europol Conference in The Hague. Laura’s contribution centered around adopting a strategic approach to the question of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference. She addressed the link between existing fractures within society, foreign interference and the blurring boundary between state and non-state actors, in particular organized crime groups, and how this threatens national security.

De Strateeg: De georganiseerde misdaad maakt gebruik van de oorlog in Oekraïne

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De georganiseerde misdaad maakt dankbaar gebruik van de wapenhandel die door de oorlog in Oekraïne op gang is gekomen. Wat kunnen we hier tegen doen? Paul van Liempt bespreekt het in deze nieuwe aflevering van podcast De Strateeg met Laura Jasper, strategisch analist bij HCSS, en met Tom Driessen, voormalig hoofd van de nationale recherche en nu strategisch adviseur bij HCSS.

HCSS Draghi Report Series | Automotive

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“It is encouraging that the recommendations from Draghi advocate for innovation, specifically in batteries, as well as synthetic fuels. However, Europe’s approach to China cannot rely solely on tariffs and protectionism.” In part 3 of our Draghi Report Series, HCSS director of political affairs Han ten Broeke and strategic analyst Ron Stoop give their take on the report’s section on the Automotive sector.

HCSS Draghi Report Series | Semiconductors

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The next contribution in our HCSS Draghi Report series comes from our strategic analyst Benedetta Girardi, who together with analysts Ron Stoop and Berend Kwak discusses the analysis and policy recommendations on semiconductors. “Draghi adresses the dependency on China, but does not address the potential risks of a too high dependency on the US in the semiconductor value chain.”

Column Rob de Wijk: We zijn nu al in oorlog met Rusland

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Rode lijnen bestaan wel degelijk en de gevolgen van het overschrijden ervan ook. Wij zijn al in oorlog met Rusland, maar het is een andere oorlog dan u denkt, schrijft Rob de Wijk in zijn column voor Trouw. Niet onze krijgsmachten zijn het doelwit, maar de bevolking: u en ik dus. Rusland wil ons verzwakken door middel van maatschappelijke ontwrichting.

HCSS Draghi Report Series | Space

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The highly influential Draghi report has opened up a lot of policy topics for fundamental debate. In our Draghi Report Series we ask our experts on their appraisal of the sectoral analyses and policy recommendations. To kick off the series, HCSS analysts Ron Stoop and Berend Kwak have interviewed our very own Patrick Bolder about the Space domain.

NATO Defense College | Book presentation Tim Sweijs

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The Research Division and the Library of the NATO Defense College in Rome are pleased to invite you to the book presentation of HCSS Director of Research Dr. Tim Sweijs on September 27, where he will discuss his recent book “Beyond Ukraine: Debating The Future Of War”.

Book Launch | Intelligence, Surveillance, and Cognitive Warfare: An Ethical Perspective

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On September 25th, HCSS, TU Delft Safety & Security Institute and The Delft Digital Ethics Centre are pleased to host the launch of ‘Ethics of National Security Intelligence Institutions‘ and ‘Cognitive Warfare: Grey Matters In The Ethics Of Information Conflict’, together with the author Dr. Adam Henschke, Assistant Professor at the Philosophy Section of the University of Twente.

IFRC and WPS sign MoU for multi-year cooperation addressing water-related conflict and instability

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The International Federation for Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Water, Peace and Security (WPS) partnership have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a 5-year strategic cooperation to address water-related conflict and instability around the world. This signifies a mutual commitment to jointly address the global risk of water-induced conflicts and promote sustainable water management practices around the world. The two parties value the many potential areas of collaboration at the global, regional, national and community level.

Gerben Bakker | Brazilië zet X op zwart, is dat een zegen of een vloek voor het vrije woord?

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In Brazilië is X op last van de rechter offline gehaald. De baas van X, Elon Musk, zegt dat het vrije woord daardoor in gevaar is. Hoe democratisch is zo’n verbod? “Sociale media, met name X en Telegram, fungeren in toenemende mate als vrije zones voor extremistische denkbeelden, complottheorieën en nepnieuws”, stelt Gerben Bakker, filosoof en analist bij HCSS. “De uitspraak van de Braziliaanse rechter is een dappere poging van staatswege om macht terug te veroveren op Big Tech.”