Expert Analysis | Defence Burden Sharing in Europe: A Burden in Itself
Europe’s growing defence ambitions raise a difficult question: what is a fair way to share the burden of collective security? In this new expert analysis, HCSS research scientist Rens van Dam explores why equal defence spending targets may not reflect the realities of threat perception across Europe. Using a Lindahl model based on countries’ proximity to Moscow, the research suggests that states facing greater risks should contribute more. As Europe adapts to a reduced U.S. role in NATO, the debate is no longer only about spending more – but about how to distribute costs fairly and effectively.
HCSS in the media | Week 23
Covering topics from the war in the Middle East to radicalization; HCSS analysts and experts regularly provide commentary and insights on geopolitical and international security matters for national and international media and press.
SmallSat Europe 2026 | Tim Sweijs: Space Lessons from Ukraine, four years in
Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to shape how governments, militaries and industry think about space and defence. Speaking at SmallSat Europe 2026, HCSS Director of Research Dr Tim Sweijs argued that commercial space capabilities have become integral to modern warfare, while also creating new strategic dependencies. As Europe seeks greater technological sovereignty, the lessons from Ukraine underscore the need for resilient and diversified space architectures capable of supporting security, deterrence and resilience.
