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“The outcome of the military competition between the U.S. and China in the Asia-Pacific will decide the future of the transatlantic relationship.”
Mark your calendars: HCSS is pleased to host the webinar to launch the Security Studies special issue on the Sino-American maritime competition. Join us November 16th 15:30-17:30 CET for the first event of the Initiative on the Future of Transatlantic Relations, as an awesome collection of security scholars will discuss how the maritime outcomes in the Asia-Pacific will impact European security. The webinar will take place on Zoom: click here to register.
Space as a military domain is becoming increasingly important. In a new HCSS Space Snapshot, Patrick Bolder and Esther Chavannes shed light on the opportunities and challenges for defense ánd industry these military space developments go hand in hand with.
He’s still regarded as the most powerful person on earth: the President of the United States. But how great is that power really? What are other major power factors are at play in Washington, D.C.? What has Donald Trump done in recent years with the power of the POTUS? And how should a country like the Netherlands act towards the US President to get things done? Listen to a very special episode of our podcast De Strateeg on BNR Nieuwsradio, featuring the father and son duo of Frans Verhagen en Paul Verhagen.
The Navalny assassination attempt, the use of chemical weapons in Syria, the recent fire in a Russian biological lab – although unlikely, such incidents could potentially have a massive impact. How prepared is the Netherlands for this? In a new report, Paul Sinning, Stephan de Spiegeleire and Frank Bekkers analyze current biological and chemical threats, and whether the Dutch B / C knowledge infrastructure is adequate in the light of these hazards.
Starting to feel the election anxiety? Then watch a data scientist’s guide to the US elections on YouTube! During this webinar for Studium Generale, dataguy Paul Verhagen will take you through the latest insights from polling and other data points.
The worldwide hunt for raw materials focuses on rare metals to realize green revolutions. China has already taken a big lead, with Africa appearing to pay the price again. HCSS’s Rob de Wijk and Michel Rademaker analyze this controversial topic in an article by the Volkskrant.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense’s new DefenseVision2035 focuses on a stronger, more self-reliant Europe. And it’s about time, writes Rob de Wijk in Trouw – the world has changed drastically and Europe must take responsibility, stand on its own two feet and become a geopolitical player.
Iran can buy and sell weapons again, now that a long-running United Nations arms embargo expired. Apart from a few violations, Iran has acted according to the agreement, and attempts by the US to continue the embargo have been nipped in the bud. But this doesn’t mean that Iran will start buying weapons again, explains defense specialist Peter Wijninga on BNR Nieuwsradio.
Heads up: only a few more days to register for the webinar “The Future of War” by Dr. Frank G. Hoffman, strategic analyst and retired lieutenant colonel of the US Marine Corps, taking place next week, on October 29th. Don’t miss out!
And finally: congratulations to Remy Darricarrère, our financial administrator, who celebrated his birthday yesterday! Happy birthday!
