Our Founding Purpose

Our mission is to better anchor the Netherlands and Europe in the new world order – by bringing middle powers closer together.

The Hague Institute for Geopolitics prepares policymakers, businesses, and citizens for the far-reaching consequences of the fragmenting world order.

We do this through the GeopolitiekNu podcast, articles, masterclasses, lectures, and media appearances.

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Do you have ideas for collaboration, questions, or a media request? Feel free to contact us.

Our media appearances

Will India run into trouble with Trump and the EU now that it’s buying Russian oil again?

March 30, 2026

BNR Nieuwsradio- De Ochtendspits

India needs to adjust its economic growth

March 30, 2026

RTL Z Nieuws

Current events, legal issues, and culture at the table

March 27, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

EVA

France, Italy, and “Med9” send an urgent letter to the European Commission regarding “Artic Metagaz”

March 18, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

NOS Radio 1 Journaal

Help the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz?

March 16, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

Radio 1 - Dit is de Dag

War with Iran is looming ever closer for a hesitant Europe

March 13, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

Nu.nl

A Closer Look at This Week's News

March 10, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

EVA

The global oil crisis has both winners and losers

March 10, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

NOS

Gas and oil prices are rising rapidly

March 9, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

Nieuwsuur

Fire near the U.S. Consulate in Dubai following a drone attack

March 2, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

NOS

Michel Don Michaloliákos

Nieuwsuur

The A.I. Impact Summit and India as Europe's A.I. ally, according to Macron (from 16:40)

February 23, 2026

Rajeev Lachmipersad

NPO radio 1- Nieuwsweekend

EU introduces 20th package of sanctions against Russia: 'Strict enforcement necessary'

February 18, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

Brusselse Nieuwe

Arrest of moderate reformers in Iran shows that they too are being given less and less leeway

February 10, 2026

Damon Golriz

NRC

New coalition sees Europe as antidote to Trump's America

January 30, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

Nu.nl

France intercepts suspected Russian oil tanker: what does intercepting ships entail?

January 28, 2026

Michel Don Michaloliákos

NPO Radio 1 – De Nacht van…

Historic trade deal between the EU and India

January 27, 2026

Rajeev Lachmipersad

RTL Z Nieuws

Why the EU and India are (only now) concluding a deal: 'Under pressure, everything becomes fluid'

January 27, 2026

Rajeev Lachmipersad

RTL Z

Trade deal with India 'extremely important for European resilience'

January 27, 2026

Rajeev Lachmipersad

NPO radio 1- spraakmakers -

More details emerge about wave of protests in Iran: 'I was very concerned'

January 27, 2026

Damon Golriz

RTL Nieuws

Our trackrecord

Recent & Relevant

Geopolitics made tangible by our analysts

China’s Central Asia Surge: More Roads Than Regrets?

From landlocked to linked, China’s engagements through the BRI benefit Central Asia, Gamelkoorn argues.

02/04/2026

Not a Backyard, but a Playground

Cuba re-emerges as testing ground for coercion, negotiation and geopolitical realignment, argues Jelle van der

30/03/2026

“Countries in the Indo-Pacific do not want to be forced to choose between China or the US”

MFA Indo-Pacific Policy Advisor Sunita Verlinde shares her ten geopolitical commandments in a personal capacity

27/03/2026

Empowered and Divided – How Trump’s Second Term Influences Europe’s Populist Right

Trump is not as beneficial for European right-wing populists as it seems, argues Berta.

23/03/2026

HIG’s visit to the European Space Agency

In February 2026, the HIG team had an outing to ESA.

20/03/2026

From Strategic Realignment to Strategic Hedging in the Post-Iran War Middle East

The Middle East security order is undergoing a fundamental shift, argue Michaloliákos and Hokayem.

18/03/2026

After New START – New Nuclear World Order?

The end of START marks a move toward a more multipolar nuclear world, states Kryndach

18/03/2026

Conference “Four Years of the Full-Scale War in Ukraine: Causes, Consequences and Paths to Peace.”

The conference examined the causes, consequences, and peace prospects of the war in Ukraine

13/03/2026

Belt and Road Initiative’s Evolution: What the Latest Trends Reveal About Geopolitical Influence

The Belt and Road Initiative has seen a shift towards green development efforts Gamelkoorn argues.

11/03/2026

The Battle for the Digital Dollar: America’s Capital Struggle

Those fixated on American trade wars or military interventions miss the monetary Schlieffen Plan.

05/03/2026

BRI In The Western Balkans: Gains, Risks, And Stability Trade-offs

The Belt and Road Initiative has enlarged Beijing’s influence in the Western Balkans. China holds

03/03/2026

Masterclass for GRULAC Ambassadors

Interactive and dynamic masterclass for the GRULAC Ambassadors in The Hague

02/03/2026

The Mirage of Mastery: When Hubris Meets Myopia

Military might and strategic myopia: Venezuela suggests power without a plan

02/03/2026

Narrating the Arctic: A contextualisation of 3 main claims about the Arctic in popular narratives

Long-term developments and regional limitations influence trade, militarisation and resource extraction in the region, argues

24/02/2026

The Future of Quad: Decline or Reinvention?

Australia, India and Japan would benefit from strengthening the trilateral relationship, states McBean.

23/02/2026

Four Years of Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine: Causes, Consequences and Paths to Peace 🇺🇦

Join us for a public discussion reflecting on the causes, consequences, and future of Ukraine

18/02/2026

Interceptor Drones: Europe’s Affordable Shield Against the Next Air Threat

Europe must rapidly invest in affordable interceptor drones, Kryndach argues.

11/02/2026

How Geography Influences Public Administration and Politics – Opening symposium International Week

Our analysts Lachmipersad and Michaloliákos open the International Week symposium at The Hague University of

09/02/2026

Breaking the Myth of Orbán’s Influence on European Populist Foreign Policy

As similar as European populist seem, there is no coherent foreign policy model or narrative

06/02/2026

Guest lecture: geopolitics at a glance & Europe’s perspective

Geopolitics is on everyone’s mind: Rotary also wants clarification on key developments

28/01/2026

Our activities

How do we realize our mission?

GeopolitiekNu Podcast

Masterclasses & Lectures

Interviews with policymakers

Europe & Mediterranean Sea articles

Australia & the Pacific articles

Planet,Earth,At,Night,With,The,Rising,Sun,With,The

Geopolitical articles by region

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Our HIG team

Our Diplomatic Services

The Hague hosts many diplomatic missions that aim to maximize the benefits of bilateral ties with the Netherlands. HIG helps embassies to achieve goals aligning with our mission. How do we do that?

✓ Interactive, insightful and practical useful masterclasses on Dutch governance, politics and policies of Jetten I

✓ Public affairs: putting your priorities on the Dutch political agenda

✓ Attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

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