Entries by Stephanie Govaerts

New Position paper | Scaling Up the European Defence Industry

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In an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, the importance of military preparedness and sustainment of any war effort is more pressing than ever. The Trump presidency has once more underscored the need for Europe to be able to fend for itself. Unfortunately, Europe is currently falling short in a number of critical capabilities if called upon to go alone. European NATO-members states strongly depend on US capabilities for their defence operations. This position paper will give an overview of the most pressing topics in the defence industry sector and will provide recommendations for future policy agendas.

Kan Zelensky de relatie met Trump repareren? | Interview met Tim Sweijs en Dick Zandee over gevolgen ruzie Witte Huis in Reformatorisch Dagblad

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Cornelis Boon, sprak voor het Reformatorisch Dagblad met Tim Sweijs, directeur onderzoek bij denktank The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) en Dick Zandee, Senior Research Fellow en Hoofd van het Veiligheids- en Defensieprogramma bij het Clingendael Instituut. In Europa wordt de Oekraïense president Volodymyr Zelensky om zijn aanpak geprezen. Maar aan de overzijde van de oceaan heeft hij zijn krediet verspeeld, na zijn clash met de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump en vicepresident J.D. Vance. Valt de schade nog te repareren?

Thijs van Aken joins HCSS as new Strategic Analyst

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HCSS is pleased to announce that Thijs van Aken has joined our team as a Strategic Analyst! Thijs: “I’m excited to continue working at HCSS in my new role as Strategic Analyst. The changing and dynamic international order asks for research-informed discussions about the future of European security. HCSS is a leading institution contributing facts-based knowledge to policymakers and publics in Europe and beyond. Alongside international security issues, I’m eager to bridge the gap between geopolitical trends and national security questions related to societal resilience, radicalisation and extremism.”

New Snapshot | Uncharted Waters: Two Opportunities for Water and Security in Syria’s Reconstruction

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Control over water has become an entrenched part of strategic considerations for groups governing Syria, both due to the role played by water infrastructure in projecting power across the Syrian territory, and the fact that irrigation is currently the ‘sine qua non’ of food self-sufficiency ambitions. As Syria enters a reconstruction phase, how can the HTS-led transitional government use water governance to contribute to peace and stability in Syria? Our newest snapshot by Benedetta Benzoni tries to answer this question.

Looking back at the AI Action Summit with Sofia Romansky

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Earlier this week HCSS Strategic Analyst Sofia Romansky spoke at the ‘Military Talks’, an event organised alongside the AI Action Summit. The panel she was on covered ‘Issues related to the development of AI in the military field’. Hear what Sofia had to say about the event and what her key takeaways were.