New Event | Hybrid Pressures, Strategic Responses: Small and Middle Powers in the Age of China’s Influence
HCSS is pleased to invite you to join the Symposium 'Hybrid Pressures, Strategic Responses: Small and Middle Powers in the Age of China's Influence' on 16 December 2025. This in-person event brings together European and Asian experts to examine China’s expanding use of hybrid tactics and their impact on small and middle powers. The event will explore how states are responding, how China’s activities differ from other hybrid threats, and where opportunities exist to strengthen Europe–Asia cooperation and resilience.
HCSS & Clingendael ‘Dag van Progress’ 2025 | Europese Soevereiniteit en Kennis in Tijden van trans-Atlantische Spanning
Op 13 november 2025 organiseerden Instituut Clingendael en het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) ism de opdrachtgevende ministeries van Buitenlandse Zaken en Defensie de ‘Dag van Progress’. Tijdens deze besloten middag verkenden onderzoekers, beleidsmakers en strategische denkers de uitdagingen en kansen voor Europa in tijden van veranderende trans-Atlantische verhoudingen, en wat dit betekent voor Europa’s strategische autonomie, defensie-industrie en technologische weerbaarheid.
WPS Symposium Recap | From Fragility to Resilience: Engaging Defence and Security Actors in Water Security
On November 5th, 2025, HCSS hosted a Water Peace and Security (WPS) 4D Mini-Symposium - From Fragility to Resilience: Engaging Defence and Security Actors in Water Security. This event explored the role of defence and security actors in tackling water-related security challenges. This report synthesises the key take-aways from the event: (1) Foster Cross-Sectoral Trust and Understanding, (2) Build Comprehensive Cooperation Structures and (3) Understand Local Realities.
