Entries by Stephanie Govaerts

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.

Second GC REAIM Meeting Seoul, South Korea

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In addition to being an integral part of the REAIM 2024 Summit, GC REAIM also co-organised and co-hosted two events in Seoul in the context of the Summit with the support of the Seoul International Law Academy (SILA). The first event was the second official GC REAIM Regional Meeting, which took place on 11 September 2024, and the second event was the GC REAIM Symposium Day, which took place on 12 September 2024. Both events were graciously hosted at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).

GC REAIM at the REAIM 2024 Summit

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Last week on Monday the 9th and Tuesday the 10th of September, the second global Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) was hosted in Seoul, South Korea. The government of the Netherlands hosted the first REAIM Summit last year in the Hague, where it was decided that GC REAIM would be established to support norm development and policy coherence in this field.

Write-up | Navigating Tomorrow: Transatlantic Outlooks on the Future Security Landscape and its Implications for the Netherlands

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On the 3rd of July 2024, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) invited experts from across the transatlantic community, specifically the US National Intelligence Council, NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), and the EU Institute for Security Studies to exchange views on future security trends in the transatlantic community and their implications for the Netherlands and Europe. This write-up of the event provides a summary of what was discussed, the trends, drivers, shocks and provides some key takeaways for practitioners.

ROK-NL Think tank dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

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On Wednesday October 16, 2024 The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and The Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) invite you to an insightful in-person event on Maritime Security for Resilient Global Supply Chains in the Wider Indo-Pacific. This event marks 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. Seats are limited, register now!

Rob de Wijk | Nederlands Dagblad: ‘Militaire overwinning door Oekraïne waarbij Rusland wordt verdreven, is onmogelijk’

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Het Nederlands Dagblad sprak met Rob de Wijk, hoogleraar internationale relaties en veiligheid aan de Universiteit Leiden en oprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) over de oorlog in Oekraïne. Na ruim twee jaar oorlog in Oekraïne is defensiespecialist Rob de Wijk niet van mening veranderd – althans niet over de grote kwesties. ‘Je kunt niet eeuwig blijven dreigen met kernwapens – op gegeven moment ben je ongeloofwaardig.’

De Strateeg: ‘Hoe Rusland de oliesancties simpel weet te omzeilen’

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Na de Russische invasie in Oekraïne heeft het Westen de banden met Rusland grotendeels verbroken. De Europese Unie heeft in de afgelopen 2 en een half jaar al 14 sanctiepakketten tegen Rusland ingesteld en de G7 kwam met het olieprijsplafond. Maar juist die sanctie wordt nu ontweken door de Rusland.Al onze inspanningen hebben Rusland niet op de knieën gekregen. Sterker nog. De sancties op het gebied van olie en gas hebben misschien wel een averechts effect. Hoe dat zit ga je horen in deze aflevering van De Strateeg van: Lucia van Geuns, energiedeskundige van HCSS & Heleen over de Linden, advocaat gespecialiseerd aan het sanctierecht.