Ukraine
Could Monday's gathering of more than 30 Ukraine-supporting countries mark the next step? Will allied nations move beyond political declarations and begin preparing joint military exercises? And what does this mean for Ukraine as hopes for a ceasefire remain distant? Those are some of the questions hanging
Russia
Dutch intelligence services have now revealed that Russian state-backed hackers managed to compromise a number of internet-connected cameras in the Netherlands, including devices positioned along military logistics routes used to transport equipment and weapons. The answers offer a rare glimpse into a covert surveillance campaign stretching across NATO
Russia
How far is the Netherlands prepared to go against vessels suspected of helping Moscow evade sanctions? What specific powers will Dutch authorities gain? Which ministries will be responsible for enforcement? Subscribers can read the full political and security implications here.
Dutch politics
How dependent is the Netherlands on the raw materials needed to build warships, drones and batteries? And what happens if those supplies suddenly disappear — because of Chinese export controls or the closure of the Strait of Hormuz? The Dutch government is sounding the alarm over growing geopolitical pressures on critical
NATO & Defense
Before NATO leaders gathered behind closed doors in Ankara, the mood among diplomats was tense. Donald Trump had publicly attacked allies, questioned the Alliance's value, criticised Spain, and once again stirred controversy with remarks about Greenland. Senior officials privately admitted the summit would largely be about one thing:
NATO & Defense
For most ministers attending the NATO Summit in Ankara, the visit is a matter of diplomacy and defence policy. For Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz, it is also deeply personal. Born in Ankara and fled Turkey as a child because of her family's political background, Yeşilgöz has returned
NATO & Defense
One year after NATO allies agreed to dramatically increase defence spending, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten believes Europe and Canada now have a strong message for Washington: they are stepping up. But will it be enough to convince US President Donald Trump, who continues to question the value of the
NATO & Defense
New surveillance aircraft, submarine orders, missile production partnerships, naval projects and billions of euros in fresh defence investments. As NATO leaders gather in Ankara, the summit is increasingly taking on another name among diplomats and defence executives: the Summit of Deals. But behind the headlines lies a bigger question. How
Europe & EU
NATO leaders arrive in the Turkish capital Ankara for a summit that may lack the dramatic headline-making decisions of last year's gathering in The Hague — but could prove just as consequential for the future of the alliance. Behind closed doors, leaders from all 32 NATO member states
Europe & EU
Can dialogue still deliver peace in Europe’s most devastating conflict in decades? And can a security organisation born during the Cold War still play a decisive role in ending the war in Ukraine? Speaking to hundreds of parliamentarians gathered in The Hague, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten delivered a
Ukraine
What happens if a future ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia turns out to be only a temporary pause? Who would protect Ukraine if Moscow launches another attack? And should Dutch troops be prepared to play a role in deterring renewed Russian aggression? A new report by the Advisory Council on
United States & Canada
Who will shape the rules governing artificial intelligence in the decades ahead? Can Europe reduce its dependence on American tech giants and Chinese state-backed champions? And how far is the Dutch government willing to go to secure Europe's technological sovereignty? Behind a newly unveiled international AI strategy