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
Dutch politics
When the Dutch government launched a €50 million fund for scientists working under pressure, ministers insisted it was not aimed at any one country. But the first results tell a different story. Some are arriving from institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale and Columbia. How did the Netherlands become one
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
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
China
The first Dutch ministerial trade mission to China in eight years comes at a pivotal moment for relations between The Hague and Beijing. Officially, the visit focuses on business opportunities. In reality, it will also test how far the Netherlands can deepen economic ties with China while navigating growing geopolitical
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
Dutch politics
A €200 million investment, an AI supercomputer designed to compete in an increasingly geopolitical race for computing power, and a Dutch ambition to reduce dependence on American and Chinese technology. The Dutch government has unveiled new details about the Netherlands AI Factory in Groningen, one of the country's
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
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