Entries by Stephanie Govaerts

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.

Event Recap | Lessons Learned from the War in Ukraine applicable to Taiwan

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On Thursday October 17, HCSS hosted a thought-provoking symposium on the military lessons learned from the ongoing war in Ukraine and their relevance to potential conflict scenarios, particularly regarding Taiwan’s delicate position. This event brought together policymakers, academics, and defence experts to explore key insights on warfare, strategy, and international security dynamics.

Event Recap | ROK-NL Think tank dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

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On October 16th, HCSS and KIEP (Korea Institute for International Economic Policy) hosted an insightful in-person event on Maritime Security for Resilient Global Supply Chains in the Wider Indo-Pacific. This event marked the beginning of a three-year collaborative program aimed at fostering exchanges between South Korean and Dutch knowledge institutes, focusing on the geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges and potential cooperation venues between South Korea and the Netherlands.

HCSS Datalab introduces GINA – Geopolitics Powered by Data

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On Monday October 21, 2024 The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) Datalab invites you to webinar to meet GINA, a suite of data driven analytical tools that model global interactions across states. Whether you are part of an organisation, government, or simply interested in geopolitics, this online event offers valuable insights into how data-driven tools like GINA can enhance decision-making, inform policy development, and promote international stability. Join us for an interactive demonstration of the different monitors the HCSS Datalab has created, which will be followed by a Q&A session.

HCSS presents the Cyber Arms Watch at the ONE Conference

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Wat zijn de gevolgen van de Amerikaanse verkiezingen – of het nou Trump wordt, of Harris – voor de Europese agrifoodbusiness? Nieuwe Oogst bespreekt het met Rob De Wijk: ‘Amerika voert al jaren een beleid dat de eigen economie en landbouwproducten beschermt. Trump staat erom bekend, maar onder Biden is dat de afgelopen vier jaar niet veel beter geweest.’ Het probleem zit vooral in Europa zelf, stelt De Wijk. We zijn te traag en te afhankelijk van anderen om te voorzien in de eigen behoeften.

Event Recap | Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends

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On September 23rd, 2024, HCSS organised the second The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks, titled: ‘Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends’. It was noted in the first strategic foresight talk that the transatlantic perspective is only one amongst many, and that we needed to look beyond our usual circles and widen to our discussion to a global perspective. This forum offered a unique opportunity to broaden our horizon and gain insights from global experts to enrich our understanding of ‘possible futures’ in order to help establish a global baseline in foresight.

Lessons Learned from the War in Ukraine applicable to Taiwan

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On Thursday October 17, 2024 The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) invites you to a thought-provoking symposium on the military lessons learned from the ongoing war in Ukraine and their relevance to potential conflict scenarios, particularly regarding Taiwan’s delicate position. This event brings together policymakers, academics, and defence experts to explore key insights on warfare, strategy, and international security dynamics. Seats are limited, register now!

Guest Paper | What divides us? And the impact on democracy and stability

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This guest paper ‘What divides us? And the impact on democracy and stability’ was written by Jakkie Cilliers in anticipation of the second The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks titled ‘Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends’. This closed-door event will be held on the 23rd of September 2024. The paper examines the widening gap between the Global North and Global South amid shifting economic and political dynamics. It explores how these global divisions—fueled by economic disparities, geopolitical tensions, and climate change—affect democratisation, governance, and global stability. The piece also delves into Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities within this evolving landscape.

Guest Paper | A Latin American perspective on the key drivers of future international security trends

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This guest paper ‘A Latin American perspective on the key drivers of future international security trends’ was written by Prof. Alcides Costa Vaz in anticipation of the second The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks titled ‘Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends’. This closed-door event will be held on the 23rd of September 2024. The paper highlights how Latin America, while generally free from interstate wars, faces significant security threats from organised crime, geopolitical rivalries, technological vulnerabilities, and environmental degradation. These trends are likely to persist, shaping both regional and global security landscapes in the near future.