New HCSS Report | Two Agendas, One Sea: Security and Nature in the North Sea Can Reinforce One Another
New HCSS study: How can security and nature in the North Sea reinforce one another? In “Two Agendas, One Sea”, Frank Bekkers and Pieter-Jan Vandoren show that closer alignment between maritime security and ecological objectives can deliver tangible benefits. From dual-use sensors to shared monitoring and enforcement, the study identifies practical opportunities for cooperation and outlines how targeted pilot projects can help turn these opportunities into reality.
Strategische Vragen | De Strateeg: Hoeveel nuttige grondstoffen heeft Nederland?
Strategische onafhankelijkheid op het gebied van grondstoffen en energie staat hoog op de agenda. Maar hoe maken we die ambitie waar? In deze aflevering van BNR podcast De Strateeg bespreekt Paul van Liempt de rol van grondstoffen uit de Nederlandse ondergrond in de energietransitie, met Jeff Amrish Ritoe (HCSS) en Marco Waas (Nobian en VNCI): over de kansen, risico’s en geopolitieke afwegingen rond grondstoffenwinning, energiezekerheid en de afhankelijkheid van landen als China.
Expert Insights | Seeing Deterrence Up Close: Notes from Estonia’s Front Line
Just days before the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, HCSS strategic analyst Davis Ellison joined a study tour of Estonia to gain first-hand insight into security on NATO's eastern flank. From military exercises at Tapa and the border city of Narva to discussions with senior Estonian officials, journalists and security experts, the visit highlighted how deterrence, resilience and regional cooperation shape daily life on Europe's frontier with Russia. It also offered a stark reminder of what is ultimately at stake in defending the Alliance's eastern border.
