New WPS Policy Brief | Entry-points for Collaborative Water Governance in Southern Iraq
As Iraq continues to deal with a chronic water crisis, experts both inside and outside the government are mobilising to find and design durable solutions. Addressing water-related tensions in southern Iraq can be a significant challenge, especially when it comes to addressing long-term systemic issues. In support of designing realistic and achievable first steps, this Water, Peace and Security (WPS) policy brief – based on 13 interviews with water experts in southern Iraq, 3 focus groups, and 3 working groups – outlines a set of entry-points for the development of long-term solutions.
New Snapshot | Uncharted Waters: Two Opportunities for Water and Security in Syria’s Reconstruction
Control over water has become an entrenched part of strategic considerations for groups governing Syria, both due to the role played by water infrastructure in projecting power across the Syrian territory, and the fact that irrigation is currently the ‘sine qua non’ of food self-sufficiency ambitions. As Syria enters a reconstruction phase, how can the HTS-led transitional government use water governance to contribute to peace and stability in Syria? Our newest snapshot by Benedetta Benzoni tries to answer this question.
New HCSS report | Critical raw materials in the Dutch Province of Zuid-Holland
Explore the potential role of the Dutch province of Zuid-Holland in shaping critical raw material (CRM) supply chains in support of Dutch and European raw materials strategies. Discover how Zuid-Holland's industrial activities and Port of Rotterdam offer strategic advantages. Learn about recommendations to strengthen CRM capabilities, including fostering innovation and enhancing policymaker-company dialogue. Based on interviews and a roundtable discussion by HCSS, this report provides actionable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders.
