Strengthening ROK-NL ties: Key insights from HCSS field visits and initiatives in Seoul
On 18 September 2025, a delegation from the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) –comprising Benedetta Girardi, Irina Patrahau, Michel Rademaker and Karlijn Velthuis–joined the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) in co-organizing the ROK–NL Think Tank Dialogue on Industrial Open Strategic Autonomy in the Indo-Pacific, held at the Hotel President in Seoul. The event brought together policymakers, scholars, and researchers from both countries to discuss how the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea can jointly strengthen their technological and industrial resilience in an era of growing geopolitical complexity.
New Webinar | Bridging Waters: Middle Powers’ Cooperation on Maritime Security
Join the webinar 'Bridging Waters: Middle Powers' Cooperation on Maritime Security' on 18 November 2025 from 10am-12pm online on Microsoft Teams. This webinar will explore opportunities for the Netherlands to collaborate with countries like Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam, focusing on securing vital maritime routes and ensuring freedom of navigation. With expert insights from contributors to a new paper series, the event will examine how through the use of preventive and responsive measures, we can enhance security and uphold open international maritime routes.
Bridging Waters: Middle Powers’ Cooperation on Maritime Security
HCSS is pleased to invite you to join the webinar 'Bridging Waters: Middle Powers' Cooperation on Maritime Security' on 18 November 2025. This online event will explore opportunities for the Netherlands to collaborate with countries like Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam, focusing on securing vital maritime routes and ensuring freedom of navigation. With expert insights from contributors to a new paper series, the panels will examine how through the use of preventive and responsive measures, we can enhance security and uphold open international maritime routes.
