Asser Institute | Tim Sweijs: Beyond traditional arms control: Law, politics, and the future of restraint
For decades, a web of international agreements kept some of the world’s most dangerous weapons under control. Today the web is weaking, and experts warn that the consequences could be severe. On the 24th of September HCSS Director of Research Tim Sweijs will speak at the Asser Institute with Thilo Marauhn Special Chair Arms Control Law at Asser Institute and Jeroen van den Boogaard, Legal Counsel at Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the future of restraint in arms control law and governance.
Staatssecretaris Derk Boswijk bezoekt HCSS voor gesprek over de toekomst van Defensie
Op 19 augustus 2026 verwelkomde HCSS Staatssecretaris van Defensie Derk Boswijk voor een inhoudelijk gesprek over de ontwikkelingen die de Nederlandse veiligheidsomgeving vormgeven. Tijdens zijn bezoek deelden HCSS-experts hun inzichten over onder meer de toekomst van de krijgsmacht, de defensie-industrie, lessen uit actuele conflicten, de strategische betekenis van de Indo-Pacific en de rol van technologie en ruimte in moderne oorlogsvoering.
Event Recap | HCSS Alumni Reunion 2026
On June 25th, 2026 HCSS hosted the second edition of our alumni reunion event at our office, welcoming former staff and interns to reconnect, share stories and re-live great memories! Following the great success of last year's event, our aim is to continue this annual tradition, strengthening our community and creating new opportunities for connection and networking. If you are an HCSS alumni and would like to receive an invitation for future events, please send an email to events@hcss.nl so we can include you in our mailing list.
