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.
Guest Paper | A Latin American perspective on the key drivers of future international security trends
This guest paper 'A Latin American perspective on the key drivers of future international security trends' was written by Prof. Alcides Costa Vaz 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 highlights how Latin America, while generally free from interstate wars, faces significant security threats from organised crime, geopolitical rivalries, technological vulnerabilities, and environmental degradation. These trends are likely to persist, shaping both regional and global security landscapes in the near future.