On Future War
"From trenches to cyberspace: understanding tomorrow’s conflicts today": The HCSS research programme On Future War explores how the nature of war endures, even as its character transforms. From Ukraine’s trenches to the cyber corridors of Brussels and Taipei, today’s conflicts merge kinetic, connected, and synthetic dimensions. By bridging the perspectives of traditionalists and futurists, our work seeks to understand both high-tech and low-tech conflict, offering insights that help policymakers navigate an increasingly complex and contested security environment.
Write-up | Navigating Tomorrow: Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends
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.
Guest Paper | What divides us? And the impact on democracy and stability
This guest paper 'What divides us? And the impact on democracy and stability' was written by Jakkie Cilliers in anticipation of the second The Hague Strategic Foresight Forum Talks titled 'Global Perspectives on Future Security Trends'. This closed-door event will be held on the 23rd of September 2024. The paper examines the widening gap between the Global North and Global South amid shifting economic and political dynamics. It explores how these global divisions—fueled by economic disparities, geopolitical tensions, and climate change—affect democratisation, governance, and global stability. The piece also delves into Africa's unique challenges and opportunities within this evolving landscape.
