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International Strategic Studies Group
Independent next-generation think & do tank in Belgium
Recent Commentaries
25
Oct
2024
BRICS in Transition: Aspirations and Challenges from the Kazan Summit
Key Takeaways Ambitious Expansion and Global Influence: The 2024 BRICS Summit underscores the bloc's ambition to challenge the Western-led global...
09
Oct
2024
Assessment of China’s Rise and Great Power Competition: A Review of Global Strategic Trends Out to 2055 Report
Introduction The Global Strategic Trends Out to 2055 (GST7) report, published by the UK Ministry of Defence's Development, Concepts, and Doctrine...
18
Sep
2024
China-Africa Relations in Transition: The 2024 FOCAC Summit and Its Implications
Key Takeaways Financial Commitment: China pledged $50 billion in financial support over the next three years, signalling a shift from large-scale...
19
Aug
2024
The Beijing Declaration and Beyond: China’s Strategic Role in the Israel-Palestine Issue
The question of Palestine has consistently been at the center of international diplomatic efforts, drawing attention from major global actors...
03
Jul
2024
How do the results of the EU Elections affect the European Green Deal?
As King Charles of England expressed at COP 28, while the world is drifting into uncharted waters due to global warming, concerns about the future...
11
Jun
2024
The 2024 Shangri-La Dialogue: Strategic Rivalries and Cooperative Futures
The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is held every year in Singapore to discuss security and defense related issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Sponsored...
06
Jun
2024
Un nouvel horizon : les jeunes auront le dernier mot lors des Élections Européennes de 2024
Introduction Dans une décision historique, la Belgique a ouvert les portes de la démocratie plus largement que jamais en permettant aux citoyens...
28
May
2024
Beyond Grey: Kenya and Namibia’s Roadmap Against Financial Crime Challenges
Background On February 23, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) categorized Kenya and Namibia as high-risk countries for anti-money...
14
May
2024
Xi Jinping in Europe: Strategic Autonomy and the Shifting Alliances in EU-China Relations
In early May of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping undertook a significant diplomatic visit to Europe, the first since the global pandemic began....
07
May
2024
Een nieuwe horizon omarmen: De jeugd zal het laatste woord hebben bij de Europese verkiezingen van 2024
Inleiding In een baanbrekende beslissing opende België de deuren van de democratie breder dan ooit door het mogelijk te maken voor burgers van 16...
Recent Policy Briefs
30
Sep
2024
Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: A Fragile Balance on the Brink of Regional War
Executive Summary The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a dangerous new phase, raising the possibility of a regional war in the...
09
Apr
2024
Crossroads of Power: Navigating the 2024 US Election’s Impact on Transatlantic Relations
Crossroads of Power: Navigating the 2024 US Election's Impact on Transatlantic Relations by Ilaria Gallo April 09, 2024 | 17 min read 1....
08
Apr
2024
Unveiling the Chessboard: Macron’s Gambit, NATO’s Dilemma, and Putin’s Warning Amidst the Ukraine Crisis
Unveiling the Chessboard: Macron’s Gambit, NATO’s Dilemma, and Putin’s Warning Amidst the Ukraine Crisis by Laura Scotto di Clemente March...
08
Mar
2024
Culture’s Role in Navigating Technological Change: The KT4D perspective on recent developments in European AI policy
Examining culture allows us to discern existing strengths and resistance patterns rather than solely fixating on risks. Societies and their...
24
Oct
2023
Latest Gaza War to Reshuffle Cards in the Middle East
Background On October 7, 2023, in the next day of the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, the world woke to the news of another terrorist...
23
Feb
2023
Two Major Earthquakes Hit Türkiye and Syria – An Evaluation of Crisis Management Efforts
Two Major Earthquakes Hit Türkiye and SyriaAn Evaluation of Crisis Management Efforts by Onur Sultan* and Jannis Figura** February 21, 2023|...
Recent Publications
06
Jun
2023
Increased Militarisation of Space – A New Realm of Security
Abstract The military use of space is not new, yet it has developed and become more advanced today. Major powers, such as the US, China, and Russia,...
06
Mar
2023
Cultural aspects in multicultural mentoring-to-work relationships
Sirppa Kinos (Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland)Ilse Van den Berckt (Eudres, University of Applied Sciences Leuven-Limburg, Belgium)Roza...
25
Jan
2023
The potential directions of the Ukraine War in spring 2023
Abstract The Ukraine War slowed down over the past months due to the harsh weather conditions and the high casualties on both sides. Russia and...
14
Jan
2023
International criminal justice and the war in Ukraine
Abstract The international crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine can be prosecuted under the current international law framework...
29
Dec
2022
Digitalisation for integration of migrants: Necessity more than an opportunity
Digitalisation entered almost every part of human life with the pace of technology’s advance, fuelled by the pandemic and lockdown. Internet...
23
Dec
2022
Learning from experience: Comparing disaster management in the Philippines and Europe
Learning from experience: Comparing disaster management in the Philippines and Europe
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Recent Events
05 NOV 2024
Conference: ‘Mentoring to work for asylum seekers: challenges and opportunities’
05 DEC 2024
Immune 2 Infodemic (I2I) Final Conference
23 MAY 2024
European Elections, Democracy and Youth
07 FEB 2024
Annual Neighbourhoods Conference
21 DEC 2023
Mentoring Justice Involved Youth
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