Entries by Stephanie Govaerts

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!

Third GC REAIM Meeting Stellenbosch, South Africa

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From November 12-14 2024, GC REAIM successfully held its third in person Commission Meeting in Stellenbosch, South Africa in collaboration with the Defence AI Research Unit (DAIRU). These three days brought together Commissioners, Experts, and local partners to consolidate the work of GC REAIM’s workstreams and pave a practical work plan for the next year.

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.