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
Russia
Will The Hague soon become home to the tribunal tasked with prosecuting Russia's leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine? What is the next step for the Dutch governement, who is - again - ernstig bezig for the The Hague's position as the world's capital
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
Africa
The Dutch government has drawn a firm line: all new development projects in Mali are being frozen with immediate effect. The trigger is a controversial law. What triggered this abrupt decision—and why now? And what does this mean for the already fragile relationship between Mali and European countries?
NATO & Defense
The Netherlands is stepping up its military footprint on NATO’s eastern flank at a critical moment. As tensions with Russia continue to rise, The Hague is making a dual move: extending its deployment in Lithuania while taking on a key command role in Estonia and Latvia. Why now — and
Dutch politics
The sudden suspension of ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has placed The Hague in a delicate position. As international pressure mounts and the credibility of the International Criminal Court once again comes under scrutiny, member states such as the Netherlands must now decide on Khan’s future. What will happen
Russia
The Dutch government will do everything within its power to prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams from competing under their national flags at sporting events in the Netherlands. This follows a newly refined cabinet position sent to the House of Representatives this week.
Ukraine
Questions have been raised in the Dutch House of Representatives by Forum voor Democratie (FvD) regarding the Netherlands’ donation of twenty prison transport buses to Ukraine, while the government insists the vehicles are intended solely for the regular transport of detainees.
Ukraine
The Dutch government has announced a new €500 million military support package for Ukraine, with a strong emphasis on drone warfare and deepening defence cooperation between the two countries amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Europe & EU
The Dutch government wants to become significantly less dependent on the United States for its security and defence in the coming years. That is the central message of the new International Security Strategy 2026–2030, presented to parliament this week.
Dutch politics
The Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) is calling for the Netherlands to play a far more active role in the enlargement of the European Union, arguing that expansion is essential for Europe’s security, stability and prosperity. In a new advisory report, the council warns that a passive approach
Dutch politics
Efforts by the Dutch government to counter unwanted foreign interference are running into difficulties. Key legislation has stalled, while new instruments — including a dedicated reporting hotline — have yet to become operational and are facing delays. This is outlined in a letter to parliament by Justice and Security Minister David van