Entries by Stephanie Govaerts

New GC REAIM Strategic Guidance Report on Responsible AI in the Military Domain

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The HCSS Strategic Stability: Deterrence and Arms Control programme examines the full spectrum and dynamics of contemporary deterrence. With groundbreaking research from our team of experts, we explore how political signalling, psychological biases, and emerging disruptive technologies shape deterrence and arms control today, providing policymakers with practical insights to anticipate risks, avoid miscalculation, and craft more credible strategies and policies for stability in a turbulent world.

IDCSS25 partners with Cyber People and BlockVerse Institute!

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We are excited to announce a new collaboration between the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS), organiser of the Indo-Dutch Cyber Security School (IDCSS), and Cyber People, a leading organisation in cyber talent recruitment and placement, and BlockVerse Institute, a future ready skilling and workforce transformation partner. Cyber People and BlockVerse Institute will support IDCSS in identifying top-performing students and skilling them based on industry demand. The skilling is to get them job ready and will be a self-paid, part-time, 3 months long program after IDCSS finishes. Students who perform well in this job readiness cohort will then be connected with relevant career opportunities within the cyber industry. You can already register your interest in the link!

Tanks, Tech, and Tungsten: The Strategic Mineral Alliance the West Needs | Peter Handley

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What good is a tank if you can’t get the metals to build it?A new piece in War on the Rocks ‘Tanks, Tech, and Tungsten: The Strategic Mineral Alliance the West Needs’ co-written by HCSS Strategic Advisor Peter Handley argues that the U.S. and EU need to rethink critical minerals cooperation — shifting from a climate and economic framing toward defence and security. Read the full article here.

One year after the Draghi Report Conference | Berend Kwak & Ron Stoop

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HCSS Strategic Analysts Ron Stoop and Berend Kwak joined the European Commission’s High-Level Conference: One Year After the Draghi Report. Attended by Ursula von der Leyen, Mario Draghi and leading voices from academia, think tanks, business, European institutions, Ron and Berend were invited thanks to their publication of the HCSS Draghi Report Series last year, which explores the long-term implications of Draghi’s recommendations. Read to find out which 6 key messages stood out from the Conference and keep an eye out for the second edition of this series, reflecting on Draghi’s vision one year later.

Franco-Dutch Defence Talks

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The French Defence Attaché Office in the Netherlands is proud to host the inaugural Franco-Dutch Defence Talks (FDDT) on 30 September 2025 at the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies at Lange Voorhout 1. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with French and Dutch officials, as well as leading academics and experts from think tanks in both countries, in order to foster a shared Franco-Dutch perspective on defence issues. Register now to secure your spot!

The 8th edition of the Indo-Dutch Cyber Security School (IDCSS25) is open for registrations!

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The 8th Edition of the Indo-Dutch Cyber Security School (IDCSS25) is now open for registrations! IDCSS25 will run from October 6th to November 7th, 2025. IDCSS is an annual online 5 week course for students and young to mid-career professionals who are interested in cybersecurity based in India or the Netherlands. Make sure to register now to secure your spot!

New Report: Europe’s Strategic Access to Battery Minerals in a Changing Geoeconomic Landscape 

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Batteries are central to the EU’s transition to a low-carbon economy. This paper analyses the geopolitical vulnerabilities arising from the three most widespread battery chemistries – Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC); Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP); and Sodium Ion Batteries (SIB) – on two timelines, 2025 and 2030 and provides three main takeaways for EU-based policymakers and industry actors.

New Snapshot: The Four (not so noble) Truths about Nuclear Governance

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Can arms control survive when giving up nukes seems to invite risk and keeping them feels like the only reliable hedge? Assistant Analyst Elton Högklint traces this dilemma through four case studies—Ukraine, Libya, North Korea, and Iran—revealing systemic breakdowns in security guarantees, negotiation dynamics, policy continuity, and treatment of civilian nuclear aims. He proposes a revised framework to answer the central question: how do we make disarmament rational, credible and sustainable?

HCSS at the NATO Public Forum 2025: A behind-the-scenes look at what we brought to the table

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You’ve seen the speeches, the world leaders, and the headlines from the recent NATO Summit in The Hague. But what you haven’t seen is what happened behind-the-scenes. HCSS was proud to be one of the co-organizers of the NATO Public Forum last month. While world leaders took to the stage, our dedicated team worked tirelessly to make the event run smoothly, from shaping the agenda with last-minute speaker changes, to cross-continent coordination of international panels and managing communications and media requests. We’re excited to share a few sneak peeks from the backstage world here – insights, photos, and stories from that other side of the camera by our team on the scene.