Mauritssymposium 2026 | June 4th 2026
As geopolitical relations shift and transatlantic dynamics evolve, Europe faces important questions about its strategic position in an increasingly complex international environment. With growing attention on the Indo-Pacific and changing relations between Europe and the United States, policymakers and experts are reassessing the future of European security, strategic autonomy, and global partnerships. Join leading voices from politics and academia for a timely discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping Europe's role in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
Masterpeace Podcast | Sven Koopmans: The profession of the Peace Mediator
What does it take to become a peace negotiator? In this episode of Masterpeace, peace mediator Antje Herrberg speaks with HCSS Chair for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Sven Koopmans, whose career spans law, academia, politics, diplomacy and international mediation. Drawing on his experience as EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, Koopmans reflects on the realities of peacemaking, why many mediators are first-timers, and what successes and failures can teach us about resolving conflict in a turbulent world.
De Strateeg | Kan de volgende secretaris-generaal de VN reanimeren?
De Verenigde Naties zijn op zoek naar een opvolger van de huidige secretaris-generaal António Guterres, die in 2027 na tien jaar vertrekt. Die baan is er de laatste jaren met oorlogen in Oekraïne, Gaza en Iran niet makkelijker op geworden. En dan moet de opvolger van Guterres ook nog eens worden goedgekeurd door Trump, Poetin en Xi! Hoe heeft Guterres gefunctioneerd en wie maken er kans? Oud-ambassadeur en topdiplomaat Robert Serry en diplomatie-expert Robert van de Roer.
