Looking Back at GLOBSEC 2026: Strengthening Europe’s Geopolitical Role in a Time of Systemic Transformation
At GLOBSEC 2026 in Prague, HCSS analysts Irina Patrahau and Benedetta Girardi joined discussions on Europe’s geopolitical future, economic security, and strategic resilience. From co-hosting a side session on Europe’s geoeconomic statecraft to participating in the prestigious GLOBSEC Young Leaders Forum and GLOBcast podcast, they explored how the EU can translate economic strength into geopolitical influence in an increasingly fragmented world. Read our recap for key insights on European competitiveness, strategic partnerships, energy security, and the challenge of turning ambition into action.
GLOBcast with Irina Patrahau | Navigating Disruption: Europe’s Energy and Security Crossroads
As energy, technology, economics, and security become increasingly intertwined, Europe faces critical questions about resilience, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy. In GLOBSEC’s flagship podcast, GLOBcast, HCSS’ Irina Patrahau joins Roger Hilton to discuss Europe’s vulnerabilities in energy and critical minerals supply chains, the risk of new dependencies emerging through the green transition, and how the EU can navigate growing competition with China. Drawing on insights from GLOBSEC 2026, the conversation explores what Europe must do to strengthen its strategic position in an increasingly contested geopolitical landscape.
The HCSS Datalab launches: Critical Raw Materials Tracking Application (CARTA)
Critical Raw Materials (CRM) are used across the vital sectors of the global economy and society including clean energy, digital technology, healthcare, defence and space. The CRM Tracking Application (CARTA) provides information about the geographical spread of resources, reserves, extraction and processing capabilities for a wide range of raw materials. The dashboard displays the materials included in the 2023 EU Critical Raw Materials list as well as other non-energy and non-animal raw materials that are important for the above-mentioned sectors.
