Asia & Australia
Asia & Australia
Middle East
The Netherlands plans possible return of diplomats to Tehran embassy after March closure, according to sources
Asia & Australia
The Netherlands strengthens defence links with Asian partners at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
China
Dutch navy: "We were not in Chinese territorial waters" after South China Sea incident
Dutch politics
The Netherlands embraces "values-based realism" as Prime Minister Jetten sets out pragmatic foreign policy course
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has set out a sharply pragmatic vision for the Netherlands’ foreign policy, arguing that realism — not nostalgia or moral absolutism — must guide Europe’s role in an increasingly unstable world. In a keynote speech at the Next Gen: The Hague Security Conference on 27 May,
NATO & Defense
New Dutch Arctic Strategy: more NATO exercises near the North Pole, deeper cooperation with allies
Asia & Australia
Agreement between The Netherlands and Japan for military cooperation
Europe & EU
Dutch cabinet: no action against Turkish diplomat in The Hague
The Dutch government currently sees no reason to take action against Turkish diplomat Ömer Özgül, despite parliamentary questions about his alleged influence within the Islamic Foundation Netherlands (ISN), according to responses from Foreign Affairs Minister Berendsen to the House of Representatives. The questions followed media reports suggesting that Özgül, a
China
How the Dutch cabinet is using a first visit to China to recalibrate relations
After years of tensions, diplomatic clashes and growing mistrust, the Jetten cabinet is cautiously taking steps to restore its relationship with China. Minister Silvio Erkens (Minister for Food Security, Fisheries and Horticulture, VVD) travels to China and South Korea. It is the first visit by a Dutch cabinet member to
Asia & Australia
Indian Prime Minister Modi in The Hague, the results: strategic partnership, ASML deal, and more Dutch pressure over Insiya
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two‑day visit to The Hague has produced a series of tangible outcomes, spanning geopolitics, economic cooperation, and politically sensitive dossiers. The visit marks a clear step forward in deepening ties between the Netherlands and India, signalling a shift toward a broader and more
Asia & Australia
Indian Prime Minister Modi in The Hague, Dutch university returns 'Chola Plates' to India
Leiden University is returning two historic copper plates, known as the Chola Plates, to India. The university’s executive board took the decision following advice from the Dutch Committee on Colonial Collections, which concluded that the objects had been removed from India without consent during the colonial period. The plates
Asia & Australia
What to expect from Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to The Hague
The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to The Hague marks an important moment in the deepening relationship between the Netherlands and India - but a child abduction case has emerged as a major issue in Dutch politics. What can we expect from Modi’s visit?