Nationale Veiligheid en Weerbaarheid
Nationale Veiligheid en Weerbaarheid | HCSS onderzoekt hoe Nederland weerbaar blijft in een tijd van polarisatie, hybride dreigingen, georganiseerde misdaad en internationale spanningen. Met diepgaande analyses voor o.a. de Nederlandse Politie brengen we maatschappelijke kwetsbaarheden, beïnvloeding en lokale veiligheidsdynamieken scherp in beeld. Onze experts combineren praktijkervaring met strategische kennis om overheden en organisaties te helpen anticiperen op risico’s en veerkracht te versterken.
Diário de Notícias | Markus Iven: “A sovereign Ukraine is Europe’s first line of defence”
In an interview with Diário de Notícias, HCSS analyst Markus Iven outlines why European unity, rearmament, and continued support for Ukraine are vital to Europe’s security. Russia’s war economy and hybrid attacks are not just aimed at Ukraine — they’re designed to distract and divide Europe. As Markus notes, “The worst thing we could do is not see that it’s a trap the Russians are setting.”
Hybrid Pressures, Strategic Responses: Small and Middle Powers in the Age of China’s Influence
HCSS is pleased to invite you to join the Symposium 'Hybrid Pressures, Strategic Responses: Small and Middle Powers in the Age of China's Influence' on 16 December 2025. This in-person event brings together European and Asian experts to examine China’s expanding use of hybrid tactics and their impact on small and middle powers. The event will explore how states are responding, how China’s activities differ from other hybrid threats, and where opportunities exist to strengthen Europe–Asia cooperation and resilience.
