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On March 27, HCSS and TNO, in close collaboration with the Ministries of Infrastructure and Water Management and Defence, organised the Seabed Security Seminar in The Hague. As part of the preparations, TNO in collaboration with HCSS and the Ministeries, drafted a position paper containing concrete recommendations for action, aimed at strengthening the debate and contributing to effective solutions for the strategic security of the seabed.
How prepared is NATO’s European fuel infrastructure for war on its Eastern Flank? Fossil fuels are the backbone of modern militaries, a fact that is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. This new report investigates the challenges to fuel logistics that NATO could face if forced into a large-scale conflict on its Eastern Flank. It finds that several core features of the European fuel supply system could emerge as serious constraints on military effectiveness and provides several recommendations to address these challenges.
The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and the Center for Economic Security and Foreign Affairs (CESFA) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on key economic security challenges. The signing builds on the broader momentum of deepening bilateral ties between the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea. In 2024, the two countries formalized a Strategic Partnership, underlining their shared commitment to upholding international norms, fostering innovation, and promoting economic and technological cooperation. This new MoU reinforces that commitment, with a focus on navigating the complex landscape of global economic security.
Hoe kan de Nederlandse krijgsmacht wereldwijd stabiliteit missies en operaties blijven bevorderen, terwijl zij tegelijkertijd ook toegewijd behoort te blijven aan de verdediging van het eigen grondgebied en de NAVO? Een panel van experts zet voor een lokaal publiek uiteen hoe betrokken de Nederlandse krijgsmacht wereldwijd is. Ontdek nieuwe inzichten.
On March 27, HCSS and TNO, in close collaboration with the Ministries of Infrastructure and Water Management and Defence, organised the Seabed Security Seminar in The Hague. As part of the preparations, TNO in collaboration with HCSS and the Ministeries, drafted a position paper containing concrete recommendations for action, aimed at strengthening the debate and contributing to effective solutions for the strategic security of the seabed.
Hoe kan de Nederlandse krijgsmacht wereldwijd stabiliteit missies en operaties blijven bevorderen, terwijl zij tegelijkertijd ook toegewijd behoort te blijven aan de verdediging van het eigen grondgebied en de NAVO? Een panel van experts zet voor een lokaal publiek uiteen hoe betrokken de Nederlandse krijgsmacht wereldwijd is. Ontdek nieuwe inzichten.
Op 12 maart 2025 organiseerde HCSS in samenwerking met VNO-NCW en het Ministerie van Defensie de Defense Industry Day, een pre-event van de NAVO-top die op 24 en 25 juni in Den Haag zal plaatsvinden. Toonaangevende experts, beleidsmakers en het bedrijfsleven kwamen samen om te discussiëren over het opschalen van defensie-inspanningen en samenwerken aan een veerkrachtige industrie. HCSS heeft de Key Takeaways van het evenement samengevat.
On the 11th of December 2024, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) invited foresight experts to explore the shifting dynamics of our global order from a North American, Southeast Asian and European perspective. This was the third and final event in a three-part series called ‘The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks’. The third event was titled ‘The Future World Order.’ This write-up of the third event offers perspectives on the flaws and merits of the current order and lays out the contours of the future global order from American, Asian and European experts. It concludes with a set of key takeaways offered by the participants.
As Iraq continues to deal with a chronic water crisis, experts both inside and outside the government are mobilising to find and design durable solutions. Addressing water-related tensions in southern Iraq can be a significant challenge, especially when it comes to addressing long-term systemic issues. In support of designing realistic and achievable first steps, this Water, Peace and Security (WPS) policy brief – based on 13 interviews with water experts in southern Iraq, 3 focus groups, and 3 working groups – outlines a set of entry-points for the development of long-term solutions.
How has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine opened up new spaces for organised crime to become weaponised across Europe and thereby risking security across the continent? This report by Laura Jasper, Ana Dadu, and Davis Ellison examines how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has enabled criminal networks to exploit wartime instability, adapt to shifting markets, and expand their operations across Eastern Europe. Key findings reveal a significant link between organised crime, kleptocracy, and stability, highlighting their particularly destabilising impact on Eastern Europe. Understanding these dynamics is crucial to addressing the hidden criminal dimensions of war.
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