Entries by Stephanie Govaerts

Philippe van Pappelendam on the day-to-day as an intern, project work, and putting theory into practice

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Hello there, my name is Philippe! I come from the Netherlands however I have lived abroad for most of my life. Having lived in 6 different countries on three different continents has made me almost predictably curious in world affairs. Particularly about why people, states, and other international organisations act the way they do. My chosen studies confirmed my interests and were a phenomenal way to get to know the field as well as providing me with an interdisciplinary background which proved to be very important at HCSS!

Event Recap | The Future World Order

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On December 11, 2024, HCSS organised the third and final The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks, titled: ‘The Future World Order’. In our second event, experts concluded that inequality lies at the heart of rising global tensions. The recent re-election of Donald Trump, running on the ‘America First’ platform, means this message will most likely be placed on the back burner, with strategic competition between the US and China taking centre stage. Leading experts in the field Michael Mazarr, John Lee and Roberta Haar explored key global challenges and what this means for the future world order from a North American, Southeast Asian and European perspective.

Thijs van Aken on serious gaming, office culture and cementing his interest in security

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Hey! My name is Thijs, born and raised here in the Netherlands. Before joining HCSS, I first completed my BSc in Political Science with a specialisation in International Relations and Organisations at Leiden University. Last summer, I completed my MSc in Governance of Radicalism, Extremism and Terrorism, also at Leiden University. Throughout my studies, I developed a specific interest in both the future of European security and defence, and national security questions related to radicalisation and extremism. Given my broad interests and background, I was looking for a way to discover what topics I wanted to continue with next. The general internship of HCSS looked like an ideal way to do so!

Datalab internship opportunity at HCSS

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The HCSS Datalab offers an exciting internship to aspiring data scientists. Our clients include major corporations, key government ministries, development banks, development aid agencies, and security providers, both domestic and global. The HCSS data internship therefore offers invaluable experience working on some of the most significant global issues of our time. Deadline to apply is January 5th, for a February start!

Event Recap | Schijnveilig achter de dijken: Het belang van internationale samenwerking voor de veiligheid en welvaart van Nederland

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Gisteren, op 3 december 2024, organiseerde HCSS een besloten bijeenkomst over het belang van ontwikkelingssamenwerking voor de veiligheid en welvaart van Nederland. Het evenement bestaat uit een keynote speech van de oud-commandant der strijdkrachten generaal Tom Middendorp, gevolgd door twee panels gemodereerd door Han ten Broeke, directeur politieke zaken HCSS.

Internship opportunity at HCSS

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HCSS is looking for new interns to start in February 2025! The HCSS internship is a dynamic and varied opportunity in research, analysis, data, communication, design, networking, copy writing, and policy development. We are an independent think tank specialised in global trends, security, and geo-economics. Interns contribute to high-impact products for clients including governments, international organisations, research organisations, the private sector, and NGOs.

Ana Dadu on Soviet prison tattoos, LinkedIn drone ads, and where her research has gotten her during her time at HCSS

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Hi! My name is Ana. Whilst originally from Moldova, I have lived most of my life abroad. My first years were spent in Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Moldova, whilst the latter part of my childhood was spent growing up Denmark. I moved to the Netherlands in 2020 to study at Leiden University. In 2023 I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Political Science specialising in International Relations. I am now completing my Master’s in Public Administration, specialising in International and European governance and started interning at HCSS in February 2024.

The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks | The Future World Order

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On December 11, 2024 The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) invites you to an in-person event ‘The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks: The Future World Order.’ This event is the third and final installment of The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks, now open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity and register now to secure your spot!

Interviews by Davis Ellison with Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, Prof. Alcides Costa Vaz & Sarah Grand-Clément on Strategic Foresight

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On the 23rd of September 2024, HCSS invited experts from across the globe, specifically South Africa, Brazil and global organisations such as the UN to exchange views on ‘possible futures’ of future security trends and to establish a global baseline in foresight. This was the second event in a three-part series called ‘The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks’. The second event was titled ‘Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends.’ Just before HCSS hosted this event, HCSS Strategic Analyst Davis H. Ellison briefly spoke all three of our speakers. Watch the interviews here.

Write-up | Navigating Tomorrow: Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends

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On September 23, 2024, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) hosted experts from South Africa, Brazil, and global organizations like the UN to discuss future security trends and establish a global foresight baseline. This was the second event in the “Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks” series, titled “Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends.” This summary reflects non-Western experts’ views on Western models of cooperation, democracy, and the interplay between multipolarity and multilateralism, offering insights from African, Latin American, and UN perspectives. Key takeaways and conclusions shared by participants are also included.