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# The Hague Institute for Geopolitics (HIG)

Independent geopolitical institute in The Hague. In-depth analyses, podcasts, masterclasses and media appearances on a fragmenting world order and how the European Union should imbed itself in it.

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- [Home](https://thehig.eu/) - 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
- [Masterclass Geopolitics & Geo-economy](https://thehig.eu/book-us/masterclass-geopolitics-geo-economy/) - Tailored Masterclasses on Geopolitics & Geo-economics What does geopolitics actually mean for your organisation? Our experienced analysts make geopolitics tangible and actionable Interested in a Masterclass or Talk? Feel free to fill in the contact form for more information. We will get back to you within one working day. Good to know: tailored masterclasses We deliver
- [The Hague Institute for Geopolitics](https://thehig.eu/the-hague-institute-for-geopolitics/) - 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. Interested
- [Diplomatic Service Provider](https://thehig.eu/book-us/diplomatic-service-provider/) - Our Diplomatic Services HIG can help your diplomatic mission to maximize the benefits from the bilateral relationship with the Netherlands. The Netherlands is home to a unique web of political actors, international institutions, and investment networks. Navigating them well can make all the difference for your mission. Whether you need to put your priorities on
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## Articles

- [The Power of Memetic Warfare: How Iran Turned Western Pop Culture Against American Power               Part II](https://thehig.eu/article/the-power-of-memetic-warfare-how-iran-turned-western-pop-culture-against-american-power-part-ii/) - A transformed information environment, widening credibility gaps, and unfocused strategy are eroding America’s ability to win wars
- [Iranian drone technology as a geostrategic weapon for Russia against Europe](https://thehig.eu/article/iranian-drone-technology-as-a-geostrategic-weapon-for-russia-against-europe/) - The Iranian drone strike in Poland shows that Tehran, via Moscow and Minsk, is directly targeting Europe
- [Houthi attacks prove once again that IMEC is a geopolitical necessity for Europe](https://thehig.eu/article/houthi-attacks-prove-once-again-that-imec-is-a-geopolitical-necessity-for-europe/) - Europe must embrace IMEC to protect its trade, says Michel Michaloliakos
- [For the first time since Nazi Germany, a state is threatening the national security of the Netherlands](https://thehig.eu/article/for-the-first-time-since-nazi-germany-a-state-is-threatening-the-national-security-of-the-netherlands/) - Abstract: The Netherlands must take effective action against Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism by initiating an EU geopolitical strategy
- [Iran’s long reach threatens the Netherlands’ national security](https://thehig.eu/article/irans-long-reach-threatens-the-netherlands-national-security/) - Abstract: The Netherlands must take effective action against Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism by initiating an EU geopolitical strategy.
- [Ondanks luide oorlogstaal heeft de kille pas-de-deux diplomatie tussen Trump en Khamenei een kans van slagen](https://thehig.eu/article/ondanks-luide-oorlogstaal-heeft-de-kille-pas-de-deux-diplomatie-tussen-trump-en-khamenei-een-kans-van-slagen/) - Behind the threat of bombing, an unexpected reality is emerging: the US and Iran are already
- [Iran, the first post-Islamic society](https://thehig.eu/article/iran-the-first-post-islamic-society/) - Damon Golriz argues that the divine authority of the Ayatollah has been humanised by the women’s movement
- [Antagonism remains the cornerstone of Khamenei’s failed policy](https://thehig.eu/article/antagonism-remains-the-cornerstone-of-khameneis-failed-policy/) - Assad’s fall marks a geopolitical shift that is further radicalising Tehran, according to Damon Golriz
- [After Assad: Why Moscow and Damascus Still Need Each Other](https://thehig.eu/article/after-assad-why-moscow-and-damascus-still-need-each-other/) - Syria still gains from Russia's presence, Viola Palmiotto argues
- [Derailing Putin's Influence in the Baltics: can the EU Commit to its Promises?](https://thehig.eu/article/project-rail-baltica-a-new-european-connection/) - By constructing the Rail Baltica railway line, the Baltic states are seeking to permanently break their dependence on Russia and strengthen both their economic and military integration with the EU and NATO.
- [How the Houthis' Jambiya "Dagger" Carves the Maritime Pax Americana in Western Asia: The Houthi Military Capabilities-Part I](https://thehig.eu/article/how-the-houthis-jambiya-dagger-carves-the-maritime-pax-americana-in-western-asia-the-houthi-military-capabilities-part-i/) - The re-entry of the Houthis into the Iran-U.S. war gradually led to a reiteration of the Saudi-Houthi conflict in July, Masaoutis argues.
- [Beyond the Left-Right Pendulum: The Shortcomings of the Metaphor](https://thehig.eu/article/beyond-the-left-right-pendulum-the-shortcomings-of-the-metaphor/) - Latin America’s political pendulum tells only part of the story, as elections are increasingly shaped by forces that transcend the traditional left-right divide.
- [Beyond the Left-Right Pendulum Part Two: What Actually Drives Latin American Elections](https://thehig.eu/article/beyond-the-left-right-pendulum-part-two-what-actually-drives-latin-american-elections/) - Latin American elections are shaped not by a simple left-right pendulum, but by the complex interplay of economic pressures, insecurity, digital politics, identity, and geopolitics.
- ["I think that in today's world, the Netherlands increasingly needs to be concerned about its position"](https://thehig.eu/article/i-think-that-in-todays-world-the-netherlands-increasingly-needs-to-be-concerned-about-its-position/) - Policy officer at the ministry of economics and climate Rein Sloof shares his 10 geopolitical commandments
- [Radical Right in Power in France: What Are the Implications of a Rassemblement National Presidency for Europe?](https://thehig.eu/article/radical-right-in-power-in-france-what-are-the-implications-of-a-rassemblement-national-presidency-for-europe/) - What it could mean for Europe if the Rassemblement National comes to power?
- ["For my generation, February 24, 2022, marks the definitive historical turning point, more so than the fall of the Berlin Wall"](https://thehig.eu/article/for-my-generation-february-24-2022-marks-the-definitive-historical-turning-point-more-so-than-the-fall-of-the-berlin-wall/) - Policymaker Patrick Slaman from the ministry of defence shares his 10 geopolitical commandments
- [Armenia: Cursed by geography, blessed by consciousness](https://thehig.eu/article/armenia-cursed-by-geography-blessed-by-consciousness/) - Yerevan is diversifying to avoid dependency on Russia, while being cautious balancing competing powers, says Fohr.
- ["Cities Do A Lot Of The Implementation Of What Happens On An International Level"](https://thehig.eu/article/cities-do-a-lot-of-the-implementation-of-what-happens-on-an-international-level/) - EU Representative Ruben Sansom shares his 10 Geopolitical Commandments
- [Houthi-Saudi Standoff: The Sana'a Airport Strike and the Anticipated Geopolitical Implications](https://thehig.eu/article/houthi-saudi-standoff-the-sanaa-airport-strike-and-the-anticipated-geopolitical-implications/) - Reignited direct hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi movement, threatens years of de-escalation efforts, Masaoutis Argues.
- ["Since I Firmly Believe in Assessing Potential Adversaries 'From Their Point of View,' I Will Always Try To Stand in the Bullseye of Their Worldview And Look Back at Us As An Alliance"](https://thehig.eu/article/since-i-firmly-believe-in-assessing-potential-adversaries-from-their-point-of-view-i-will-always-try-to-stand-in-the-bullseye-of-their-worldview-and-look-back-at-us-as-an-alliance/) - Diplomat and Deputy Defence Counsellor to NATO Robert-John Hendriks gives his 10 Geopolitical Commandments
- [The Need for Diversification in Times of Geo-Economic Dependence](https://thehig.eu/article/the-need-for-diversification-in-times-of-geo-economic-dependence/) - While Europe remains highly vulnerable due to its reliance on Chinese CRMs, Japan serves as a prime example of how to successfully diversify supply chains.
- [“For a Long Time, We Told Ourselves the Story That Geopolitics Didn’t Really Matter for the Netherlands”](https://thehig.eu/article/for-a-long-time-we-told-ourselves-the-story-that-geopolitics-didnt-really-matter-for-the-netherlands/) - Senior Strategist Jozef Waanders gives his 10 Geopolitical Commandments
- [The Concert of Hormuz](https://thehig.eu/article/the-concert-of-hormuz/) - Iranian Victory Sharpens Imperial Rivalry
- [Temporary buffer or strategic expansion? Israel’s territorial entrenchment in southern Lebanon](https://thehig.eu/article/temporary-buffer-or-strategic-expansion-israels-territorial-entrenchment-in-southern-lebanon/) - Israel’s foothold in southern Lebanon suggests objectives beyond the security realm
- [The Role of the Houthis in Iran’s Regional Security Architecture](https://thehig.eu/article/the-role-of-the-houthis-in-irans-regional-security-architecture/) - The Axis of Resistance despite suffering significant setbacks remains essential for Iran
- [Iran as a global Hinge-Power On the Foreign Policy of the Third Islamic Republic After the War](https://thehig.eu/article/iran-as-a-global-hinge-power-on-the-foreign-policy-of-the-third-islamic-republic-after-the-war/) - Iran is emerging as the twenty-first century's decisive hinge power
- [The Politics of Narcoterrorism: Brazil and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine](https://thehig.eu/article/the-politics-of-narcoterrorism-brazil-and-the-return-of-the-monroe-doctrine/) - The issue of organised crime may be becoming a geopolitical instrument in renewed great-power competition.
- [A "Weapon of Mass Disruption": how Hormuz has shaken US hegemony to its core](https://thehig.eu/article/a-weapon-of-mass-disruption-how-hormuz-has-shaken-us-hegemony-to-its-core/) - Iran forced itself out of isolation as it has reinvented maritime deterrence
- [Energy vulnerabilities: between inflation and Chinese solar panels](https://thehig.eu/article/energy-vulnerabilities-between-inflation-and-chinese-solar-panels/) - The crisis in the strait of Hormuz has demonstrated asymmetric energy vulnerabilities in EU and ASEAN countries, states Fohr.
- [The Power of Memetic Warfare: How Iran Turned Western Pop Culture Against American Power                 Part I](https://thehig.eu/article/the-power-of-memetic-warfare-how-iran-turned-western-pop-culture-against-american-power/) - The Iran war demonstrates that asymmetric warfare has entered a new phase, one in which drones, proxies, and cyber operations are reinforced by memes, AI-generated propaganda, and the struggle to shape political meaning.
- [Will the Visegrád Group revive and Central Europe strengthen?](https://thehig.eu/article/will-the-visegrad-group-revive-and-central-europe-strengthen/) - Orbán's defeat also brings changes to the cooperation of the Visegrad Four, the question is to what extent.
- [Tomahawk missiles: a game-changer for Ukraine and NATO?](https://thehig.eu/article/tomahawk-missiles-a-game-changer-for-ukraine-and-nato/) - Tomahawks would fundamentally strengthen Ukraine and NATO deterrence, Kryndach argues.
- [F-35: Washington’s Trump Card in an Era of Global Rivalry](https://thehig.eu/article/f-35-washingtons-trump-card-in-an-era-of-global-rivalry/) - How F-35's superior capabilities give Washington leverage over uneasy allies
- [Trump Needs to Know: Russia Does Not Have a Culture of Consensus-Building](https://thehig.eu/article/trump-needs-to-know-russia-does-not-have-a-culture-of-consensus-building/) - Trump’s strategy falls short of forcing concessions from Russia, argues guest analyst Hidde Bouwmeester
- [Europe’s Credibility is also at Stake in the Ukraine Peace Deal](https://thehig.eu/article/europes-credibility-is-also-at-stake-in-the-ukraine-peace-deal/) - Ukraine-Russia Update | The war in Ukraine will enter its third year this coming February and is now in its final phase. Ironically, Trump’s victory last November actually prompted Russia to make one last-ditch effort to gain some ground in eastern Ukraine. Despite Trump’s warnings to Putin to stop bombing civilian targets, Putin continues unhindered.
- [Where is the Urgency for Strategic European Autonomy?](https://thehig.eu/article/where-is-the-urgency-for-strategic-european-autonomy/) - Hidde Bouwmeester is a freelance historian specialising in international relations. He writes analyses and long-form articles on his website, which are made possible through a donation-based model.
- [A War Too Many: The Middle East Conflict and Its Cost for Ukraine](https://thehig.eu/article/a-war-too-many-the-middle-east-conflict-and-its-cost-for-ukraine/) - The impact of the Middle East conflict on Ukraine depends on its duration, Kryndach argues.
- [Current Affairs Lecture – European Security in the Shadow of Munich; Back to 1938?](https://thehig.eu/article/current-affairs-lecture-european-security-in-the-shadow-of-munich-back-to-1938/) - On 4 June, the current affairs lecture on European security will take place at Amare in The Hague
- [35 billion euros in exchange for 27 reforms](https://thehig.eu/article/35-billion-euros-in-exchange-for-27-reforms/) - Negotiations between Péter Magyar and the EU on funds frozen begins this week.
- [EU- China Rivalry in the Era of the BRI: Part 2 – David and Goliath](https://thehig.eu/article/eu-china-rivalry-in-the-era-of-the-bri-part-2-david-and-goliath/) - The Global Gateway cannot compete with China. But the EU has the potential, Gamelkoorn argues.
- [China’s hidden extraction frontier: Myanmar](https://thehig.eu/article/chinas-hidden-extraction-frontier-myanmar/) - Myanmar has become China's largest supplier of rare earths, heavily costings its community and environment, states Fohr.
- [EU-China Rivalry in the Era of the BRI: Part 1 - Segmenting the EU](https://thehig.eu/article/eu-china-rivalry-in-the-era-of-the-bri-part-1-segmenting-the-eu/) - The EU has structural weaknesses, and unique strengths which influence the EU's competitive capacity, Gamelkoorn argues.
- [Masterclass for FMO: Investment opportunities in a fragmenting world order](https://thehig.eu/article/masterclass-for-fmo-investment-opportunities-in-a-fragmenting-world-order/) - HIG advises FMO on the geopolitics and geoeconomics of today’s shifting international system
- [Where was General Assimi Goïta? Four difficult days in the history of Mali](https://thehig.eu/article/where-was-general-assimi-goita-four-difficult-days-in-the-history-of-mali/) - JNIM targets its attacks on the five self-proclaimed generals, including Malian President Goïta.
- [West Africa's Energy Promise Meets Reality](https://thehig.eu/article/west-africas-energy-promise-meets-reality/) - The African West coast could transform the global oil market but is limited by structural constraints, van den Berg argues
- [The outbreak of a Sino-Japanese cold war?](https://thehig.eu/article/the-outbreak-of-a-sino-japanese-cold-war/) - Sino-Japanese tensions are Cold-War-like and are unlikely to improve anytime soon, states Carina Fohr.
- [What can Ukraine expect from Hungary following Péter Magyar’s victory?](https://thehig.eu/article/what-can-ukraine-expect-from-hungary-following-peter-magyars-victory/) - Orbán’s defeat brings a new chapter in Hungarian-Ukrainian relations.
- ["Survival or Collapse: The Iran Endgame Washington and Jerusalem Can't Agree On"](https://thehig.eu/article/survival-or-collapse-the-iran-endgame-washington-and-jerusalem-cant-agree-on/) - Will Israel comply if Washington and Tehran reach a fragile ceasefire or genuine peace?
- [Infrastructure To Influence: Beijing's BRI in Africa](https://thehig.eu/article/infrastructure-to-influence-beijings-bri-in-africa/) - Beijing's nearly unmatched BRI-led foreign policy has proved to be very successful in increasing influence in the region, Gamelkoorn argues.
- [The war in Iran: Why did diplomacy fail?](https://thehig.eu/article/the-war-in-iran-why-did-diplomacy-fail/) - HIG hosted an event on the War in Iran with Dutch ambassador to Iran Emiel de Bont at THUAS
- [Masterclass for GRULAC Ambassadors](https://thehig.eu/article/masterclass-for-grulac-ambassadors/) - Interactive and dynamic masterclass for the GRULAC Ambassadors in The Hague
- [Middle Power Cooperation: Strategic Limits in Australia-Canada Relations](https://thehig.eu/article/middle-power-cooperation-strategic-limits-in-australia-canada-relations/) - Australia's security reality doesn't align with Carney's vision, states McBean
- [The Sino-North Korean partnership today: North Korea’s power shift](https://thehig.eu/article/the-sino-north-korean-partnership-today-north-koreas-power-shift/) - The Russo-North Korean alliance boosts Pyongyang's power and earns China's recognition, argues Carina Fohr.
- [The Arctic is not (just) a Battlefield, it’s a Neighborhood: The EU’s new Arctic policy, Historical Ties and Security in the Arctic](https://thehig.eu/article/the-arctic-is-not-just-a-battlefield-its-a-neighborhood-the-eus-new-arctic-policy-historical-ties-and-security-in-the-arctic/) - The new EU Arctic strategy will test whether the EU can integrate security ambitions with its traditional strengths in sustainability, cooperation, and regional trust.
- [Current Affairs Lecture – Digital Warfare in the Sahel: The Influence of Social Media](https://thehig.eu/article/current-affairs-lecture-digital-warfare-in-the-sahel-the-influence-of-social-media/) - On 7 April 2026, HIG, in collaboration with LeidenGlobal, organised a current affairs lecture on digital warfare in the Sahel.
- [Conference "Four Years of the Full-Scale War in Ukraine: Causes, Consequences and Paths to Peace."](https://thehig.eu/article/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
- [HIG's visit to the European Space Agency](https://thehig.eu/article/higs-visit-to-the-european-space-agency/) - In February 2026, the HIG team had an outing to ESA.
- [Europe Between Energy Price Shock and the Energy Transition Amid the Iran War](https://thehig.eu/article/europe-between-energy-price-shock-and-the-energy-transition-amid-the-iran-war/) - Short-term tools can ease the price pressure, but only a faster energy transition can reduce long-term vulnerability.
- [BRI In The Western Balkans: Gains, Risks, And Stability Trade-offs](https://thehig.eu/article/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 significant economic influence, Gamelkoorn argues.
- [China’s Central Asia Surge: More Roads Than Regrets?](https://thehig.eu/article/chinas-central-asia-surge-more-roads-than-regrets/) - From landlocked to linked, China's engagements through the BRI benefit Central Asia, Gamelkoorn argues.
- [Not a Backyard, but a Playground](https://thehig.eu/article/not-a-backyard-but-a-playground/) - Cuba re-emerges as testing ground for coercion, negotiation and geopolitical realignment, argues Jelle van der Wal
- ["Countries in the Indo-Pacific do not want to be forced to choose between China or the US"](https://thehig.eu/article/sunita-verlindes-ten-geopolitical-commandments/) - MFA Indo-Pacific Policy Advisor Sunita Verlinde shares her ten geopolitical commandments in a personal capacity
- [From Strategic Realignment to Strategic Hedging in the Post-Iran War Middle East](https://thehig.eu/article/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.
- [Is the geopolitical trilemma of the energy transition paralyzing Europe?](https://thehig.eu/article/is-the-geopolitical-trilemma-of-the-energy-transition-paralyzing-europe/) - Climate ambitions, industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy can reinforce each other or clash under different circumstances.
- [Empowered and Divided - How Trump’s Second Term Influences Europe’s Populist Right](https://thehig.eu/article/empowered-and-divided-how-trumps-second-term-influences-europes-populist-right/) - Trump is not as beneficial for European right-wing populists as it seems, argues Berta.
- [After New START - New Nuclear World Order?](https://thehig.eu/article/after-new-start-new-nuclear-world-order/) - The end of START marks a move toward a more multipolar nuclear world, states Kryndach
- [Breaking the Myth of Orbán’s Influence on European Populist Foreign Policy](https://thehig.eu/article/breaking-the-myth-of-orbans-influence-on-european-populist-foreign-policy/) - As similar as European populist seem, there is no coherent foreign policy model or narrative that they follow, argues Zsófia Berta.
- [Masterclass Dutch public administration for foreign diplomats](https://thehig.eu/article/masterclass-dutch-public-administration-for-foreign-diplomats/) - Masterclass for diplomats from 20 countries on Dutch public administration
- [Dutch Election Results & Coalition Building: A Masterclass for Diplomats and Interns](https://thehig.eu/article/dutch-election-results-coalition-building-a-masterclass-for-diplomats-and-interns/) - At the inviation of the Greek embassy, Michaloliákos and Lachmipersad provided a masterclass on the Dutch political sphere
- [Four Years of Russia’s Full-Scale War Against Ukraine: Causes, Consequences and Paths to Peace 🇺🇦](https://thehig.eu/article/four-years-of-russias-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
- [Belt and Road Initiative's Evolution: What the Latest Trends Reveal About Geopolitical Influence](https://thehig.eu/article/belt-and-road-initiatives-evolution-what-the-latest-trends-reveal-about-geopolitical-influence/) - The Belt and Road Initiative has seen a shift towards green development efforts Gamelkoorn argues.
- [The Battle for the Digital Dollar: America’s Capital Struggle](https://thehig.eu/article/the-battle-for-the-digital-dollar-stablecoins-americas-internal-capital-struggle-and-the-threat-to-europe/) - Those fixated on American trade wars or military interventions miss the monetary Schlieffen Plan.
- [What does China want as a superpower? With Sinologist Wits and Knowledge Ambassador Moquette](https://thehig.eu/article/what-does-china-want-as-a-superpower-with-sinologist-wits-and-knowledge-ambassador-moquette/) - Many are in the dark about China's and the CCP's vision for the
- [Europe's support for Ukraine – CDJA & JOVD](https://thehig.eu/article/europes-support-for-ukraine-cdja-jovd/) - Michaloliákos makes a passionate plea for more European support for Ukraine
- [What risks and opportunities does the multipolar world order offer the Netherlands? Guest lecture at Prometheus Leiden](https://thehig.eu/article/what-risks-and-opportunities-does-the-multipolar-world-order-offer-the-netherlands-guest-lecture-at-prometheus-leiden/) - Three of our analysts discussed the multipolar world order at Prometheus in Leiden.
- [Masterclass India – International Policy Civil Servant Training Programme](https://thehig.eu/article/masterclass-india-international-policy-civil-servant-training-programme/) - Lachmipersad and Michaloliákos give tailor-made masterclass on India
- [What does the multipolar world order mean for us? SIB lecture Utrecht](https://thehig.eu/article/what-does-the-multipolar-world-order-mean-for-us-sib-lecture-utrecht/) - Lachmipersad and Michaloliákos outline Europe's prospects for action in the multipolar world order
- [Looking back: How can Europe arm itself against Russian aggression?](https://thehig.eu/article/looking-back-how-can-europe-arm-itself-against-russian-aggression/) - Interactive panel discussion between Boswijk (CDA), Paternotte (D66) and Felius (Defence) chaired by Michaloliakos
- [‘The Mortality of Europe’ Debate with Members of the European Parliament](https://thehig.eu/article/the-mortality-of-europe-debate-with-members-of-the-european-parliament/) - Debate led by Michaloliákos with nine MEPs at Leiden University
- [How can climate policy be made geopolitically sustainable? – Honours College Masterclass](https://thehig.eu/article/how-can-climate-policy-be-made-geopolitically-sustainable-honours-college-masterclass/) - In this masterclass on the Geopolitics of Climate Change, Michaloliákos provides answers.
- [Lecture: The Geopolitics of Geography](https://thehig.eu/article/lecture-the-geopolitics-of-geography/) - What are the forces behind geography that determine the outcome of geopolitics? After all, “geo” is
- ["If complexity science did not already exist, it would have been invented for South Korea."](https://thehig.eu/article/if-complexity-science-did-not-already-exist-it-would-have-been-invented-for-south-korea/) - Michaloliákos attempts to understand South Korea's geopolitics at Korea conference
- [US election debate at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences](https://thehig.eu/article/us-election-debate-at-amsterdam-university-of-applied-sciences/) - Frans Verhagen and Michaloliákos in conversation with AUAS students
- [Lecture at Immanuel Church, Delft: Europe as architect of a multipolar world order](https://thehig.eu/article/lecture-at-immanuel-church-delft-europe-as-architect-of-a-multipolar-world-order/) - At the invitation of VGSD, Michaloliákos gave a lecture on Europe in the new world order.
- [HIG contributes to Quick Scan Geopolitical Conflicts Municipality of The Hague](https://thehig.eu/article/hig-contributes-to-quick-scan-geopolitical-conflicts-municipality-of-the-hague/) - Our analysts are working with The Hague to assess the consequences of a fragmenting world order for the city.
- [Masterclass India for international civil servants](https://thehig.eu/article/masterclass-india-for-international-civil-servants/) - Workshop India for international civil servants from all ministries
- [Lecture at De Witte society: on Europe's Third Way](https://thehig.eu/article/lecture-at-de-witte-club-on-europes-third-way/) - Europe must intensify cooperation with middle powers, argues Michaloliákos
- [Current affairs lecture: South Korea's struggle for democracy](https://thehig.eu/article/current-affairs-lecture-south-koreas-struggle-for-democracy/) - After declaring a state of emergency, South Korea is fighting for democracy. What can we learn from this?
- [Results presented: meta-study on China Knowledge Network studies](https://thehig.eu/article/results-presented-meta-study-on-china-knowledge-network-studies/) - HIG joins forces with the Knowledge Network (CKN) and Clingendael Institute: meta-research into CKN studies
- [Event GIO Netherlands: Roundtable Geopolitics of India](https://thehig.eu/article/event-gio-netherlands-roundtable-geopolitics-of-india/) - On the most important geopolitical developments in EU-India relations
- [India & EU: redefining relations – LeidenAsiaCenter](https://thehig.eu/article/india-eu-redefining-relations-leidenasiacenter/) - Lachmipersad shared his analysis on the growing importance of the India-EU relationship.
- [Europe as a middle power: opportunities in a new world order. Lecture at JCC Amsterdam](https://thehig.eu/article/europe-as-a-middle-power-opportunities-in-a-new-world-order-lecture-at-jcc-amsterdam/) - Michaloliákos spoke about our geopolitical opportunities at the Amsterdam Young Commercial Club (JCC)
- [Current affairs lecture: Russia's shadow war shifts westward](https://thehig.eu/article/current-affairs-lecture-russias-shadow-war-shifts-westward/) - Interactive guest lecture by Schuurmans and Michaloliákos at Amare in The Hague
- [Securing Europe’s Future: Lessons from ASEAN](https://thehig.eu/article/securing-europes-future-lessons-from-asean/) - Panel with Michaloliákos, Krijger and Hofstede: ASEAN as an example for the EU
- [Lecture by Michaloliákos at annual reunion day for IFI officials](https://thehig.eu/article/lecture-by-michaloliakos-at-annual-reunion-day-for-ifi-officials/) - How can the Netherlands respond to a fragmenting world order through international financial institutions?
- [India Insight Festival – discover the geopolitical opportunities in India as an entrepreneur](https://thehig.eu/article/india-insight-festival-discover-the-geopolitical-opportunities-in-india-as-an-entrepreneur/) - Lachmipersad shared his vision on the geopolitical opportunities for entrepreneurs in India.
- [JSC Summer School – Young Social Democrats](https://thehig.eu/article/jsc-summer-school-young-social-democrats/) - At the Summer School of the political youth wing of NSC, Michaloliákos gave a lecture on geo-economics.
- [Book presentation: The world according to North Korea](https://thehig.eu/article/book-presentation-the-world-according-to-north-korea/) - The Dutch 'North Korea expert', Remco Breuker, presents his latest book, “The World According to North Korea”.
- [Geography of Geopolitics – Lecture for the Top Defence Formation (TDV)](https://thehig.eu/article/geography-of-geopolitics-lecture-for-the-top-defence-formation-tdv/) - Lachmipersad and Michaloliákos gave the lecture to military personnel with the rank of colonel in this
- [Europe’s hard and soft power challenges – JASON Institute’s 50th anniversary](https://thehig.eu/article/europes-hard-and-soft-power-challenges-jason-institutes-50th-anniversary/) - Michaloliákos was honoured to moderate the conference of JASON’s 50th anniversary with very high profile
- [The Great Geopolitical Election Debate 2025 & our 100th episode](https://thehig.eu/article/the-great-geopolitical-election-debate-2025-our-100th-episode/) - Foreign spokespeople from the CDA, GL-PvdA, D66, Volt, PvdD and VVD crossed verbal swords.
- [Geopolitics of Geography: Iran's Quest for Strategic Depth](https://thehig.eu/article/geopolitics-of-geography-irans-quest-for-strategic-depth/) - In this guest lecture for the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Michaloliákos discussed the geography of geopolitics.
- [Masterclass for Deloitte Strategic Consultancy – on geopolitical opportunities](https://thehig.eu/article/masterclass-for-deloitte-strategic-consultancy-on-geopolitical-opportunities/) - Deloitte is faced with the consequences of rising geopolitical tensions. Michaloliákos led a masterclass
- [The Mirage of Mastery: When Hubris Meets Myopia](https://thehig.eu/article/the-mirage-of-mastery-when-hubris-meets-myopia/) - Military might and strategic myopia: Venezuela suggests power without a plan
- [Narrating the Arctic: A contextualisation of 3 main claims about the Arctic in popular narratives  ](https://thehig.eu/article/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 Petzoldt
- [Municipalities are seen as the cornerstone of resilience. How can BMC better assist them?](https://thehig.eu/article/municipalities-are-seen-as-the-cornerstone-of-resilience-how-can-bmc-better-assist-them/) - BMC supports municipalities with the major challenge of resilience. Michaloliákos gave BMC a helping hand.
- [Lecture for the NCTV course Leadership in National Security](https://thehig.eu/article/lecture-for-the-nctv-course-leadership-in-national-security/) - Michaloliákos spoke at the alumni meeting of the Leadership in National Security course.
- [Current affairs lecture: China & Japan: rivals on a global fault line](https://thehig.eu/article/current-affairs-lecture-china-japan-rivals-on-a-global-fault-line/) - Casper Wits will discuss the historical relationship between China and Japan.
- [VNG lecture: from major geopolitical issues to municipal resilience](https://thehig.eu/article/vng-lecture-from-major-geopolitical-issues-to-municipal-resilience/) - Michaloliákos offers the VNG new perspectives for action for municipalities
- [Guest lecture: geopolitics at a glance & Europe's perspective](https://thehig.eu/article/guest-lecture-geopolitics-at-a-glance-europes-perspective/) - Geopolitics is on everyone's mind: Rotary also wants clarification on key developments
- [How Geography Influences Public Administration and Politics - Opening symposium International Week](https://thehig.eu/article/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 Applied Sciences
- [The Future of Quad: Decline or Reinvention?](https://thehig.eu/article/the-future-of-quad-decline-or-reinvention/) - Australia, India and Japan would benefit from strengthening the trilateral relationship, states McBean.
- [Interceptor Drones: Europe’s Affordable Shield Against the Next Air Threat](https://thehig.eu/article/interceptor-drones-europes-affordable-shield-against-the-next-air-threat/) - Europe must rapidly invest in affordable interceptor drones, Kryndach argues.
- [The Pukpuk Treaty: Shifting Regional Dynamics and Great-Power Rivalry](https://thehig.eu/article/the-pukpuk-treaty-shifting-regional-dynamics-and-great-power-rivalry/) - Australia signs Pukpuk treaty with Papua New Guinea in a move to counter China.
- [Balancing Proximity and Power: The Strategic Partnership of Indonesia and Australia](https://thehig.eu/article/balancing-proximity-and-power-the-strategic-partnership-of-indonesia-and-australia/) - Australia and Indonesia's combined power makes them a strong counter-balance to China, states Isabel McBean.
- [Europe in the interregnum: time to decolonize the European mind](https://thehig.eu/article/europe-in-the-interregnum-time-to-decolonize-the-european-mind/) - Europe must decolonise its colonised mind by exercising power itself, argues Elias Rutten.
- [After the Order: The National Security Strategy and America’s Willful Abdication of Hegemony ](https://thehig.eu/article/after-the-order-the-national-security-strategy-and-americas-willful-abdication-of-hegemony/) - Munich as Reckoning On the morning of February 14, a fragile confidence still persisted across Europe that the Transatlantic relationship, however strained, would ultimately endure. Minor disagreements between allies were a familiar occurrence. Relations had long followed a cyclical rhythm, shaped by elections and changing political moods across Europe and the United States. Governments shifted,
- [The geo-economic configuration of the fragmenting world order compels Europe to a geopolitical TINA](https://thehig.eu/article/the-geo-economic-configuration-of-the-fragmenting-world-order-compels-europe-to-a-geopolitical-tina/) - 'Multilateral democratic middle powers, unite' argues Michel Don Michaloliakos

## Team Members

- [Michel Don Michaloliákos](https://thehig.eu/team-member/michel-don-michaloliakos/) - Michel Don Michaloliákos is co-founder of The Hague Institute for Geopolitics (HIG). As a geopolitical and geo-economic analyst (Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean and Red Sea region), he shares his analyses in the GeopolitiekNu-podcast, in articles, and in lectures. Through masterclasses and consultancy, he helps policymakers and businesses. He can be booked as
- [Carina Fohr](https://thehig.eu/team-member/carina-fohr/) - From an early age, Carina has been driven by a curiosity to understand different cultures and their histories. Through academic and professional experiences in China, Japan, and Taiwan, including an internship in the heart of Taiwan, she has developed a strong regional focus on East Asia. Her Bachelor’s in International Studies at Leiden University built
- [Wessel de Graaf](https://thehig.eu/team-member/wessel-de-graaf/) - Wessel’s background lies in philosophy; he completed a bachelor’s degree in Amsterdam, where he focused primarily on political philosophy. He has complemented this interest with a background in political science, which has shaped his thinking and his fascination with geopolitics. From a young age, he has been a true ‘political animal’, fascinated by the political
- [Rajeev Lachmipersad](https://thehig.eu/team-member/rajeev-lachmipersad/) - Rajeev is one of the co-founders of the Haagsch Institute GeopolitiekNu and a regular co-host of the GeopolitiekNu podcast. Within the institute, Rajeev focuses as an analyst on the broad geopolitics and geo-economics of India. He draws on his extensive knowledge of Indian geography, civilization, history (especially since independence in 1947), and internal power politics,
- [Cristina Pessina](https://thehig.eu/team-member/cristina-pessina/) - Cristina Pessina researches and writes on the United States and transatlantic relations. She holds an MA in North American Studies from Leiden University and a BA in Comparative Languages and Humanities (Arabic and English) from L’Orientale University of Naples. Her focus is on how U.S. domestic political dynamics shape foreign policy outcomes and perceptions of
- [Elias Rutten](https://thehig.eu/team-member/elias-rutten/) - Elias Rutten is a political economist, political scientist and writer specialising in the international monetary and trading system and geoeconomics. He has previously written about geoeconomic issues during an internship at De Volkskrant newspaper and has interviewed renowned academics in the field of international political economy. His academic work focuses on the evolution of dollar
- [Remco Breuker](https://thehig.eu/team-member/remco-breuker/) - Remco Breuker hardly needs an introduction. As an expert on Korea, he frequently appears in the media to interpret current affairs concerning both Koreas. In fact, starting from September 7, 2025, he can be seen on REIZEN, REURING EN REMCO BREUKER: ‘BIG IN KOREA’ on NPO 2. Earlier, he published De BV Noord-Korea (2018) and
- [Giulia Semeghini](https://thehig.eu/team-member/giulia-semeghini/) - Giulia has always been curious about the world around her, a curiosity that often found expression through an obsessive love of reading and writing. Growing up in Brazil, hearing her father talk about the military dictatorship and witnessing its legacy in Brazilian society today sparked her interest in the particular aspects of politics and history
- [Jelle van der Wal](https://thehig.eu/team-member/jelle-van-der-wal/) - Jelle is a geopolitical analyst of Latin America. After studying Latin America, he began working as a lecturer in Public Administration at Leiden University. He is also pursuing a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, and Public Policy at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. His research focuses on migration in Latin America. He combines his
- [Leonie Petzoldt](https://thehig.eu/team-member/leonie-petzoldt/)
- [Damon Golriz](https://thehig.eu/team-member/damon-golriz/) - Damon Golriz (Tehran, 1981) is a researcher in the field of International Peace, Law, and Security. He teaches at the Faculty of Technology, Innovation, and Society at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, focusing on the impact of geopolitical changes on technology. As a prominent dissident within the Iranian diaspora and a specialist in Iranian
- [Lucia Hokayem](https://thehig.eu/team-member/lucia-hokayem/) - As the daughter of a Dutch mother and a Lebanese father, I grew up navigating two contrasting cultural and political landscapes. My dual background naturally evolved into an academic focus on the structural dynamics underlying instability in the Middle East and North Africa. Through my Bachelor’s in Arabic Language and Culture and my Master’s in
- [Antonio Gamelkoorn](https://thehig.eu/team-member/antonio-gamelkoorn/) - Antonio’s passion and interests in writing, politics, the world order, international relations, culture, and travelling brought him to European Studies. As a fourth-year student, he could find an internship at HIG, where he could “enact a dream of his”: writing articles and researching contemporary geopolitical developments. “I am beyond excited to work at HIG. I
- [Mirjam de Bruijn](https://thehig.eu/team-member/mirjam-de-bruijn/) - Mirjam de Bruijn is trained as a socio-cultural anthropologist. The perspective from society and the ethnographic method have always remained central to the various interdisciplinary projects in which Mirjam has participated. Since 2012, Mirjam has been Professor of African Studies at the History Institute and the African Studies Centre in Leiden. In her research, she
- [Viktoriia Kryndach](https://thehig.eu/team-member/viktoriia-kryndach/)
- [Daan van den Berg](https://thehig.eu/team-member/daan-van-den-berg/) - Daan (22) is a curiosity-driven analyst currently completing his IR master’s thesis at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Rather than concentrating solely on headline events, he focuses on structural developments and long-term dynamics that often remain under the radar. His research interests lie at the intersection of energy markets and Sub-Saharan Africa. At the Hague Institute for
- [Alexander MacDonald](https://thehig.eu/team-member/alexander-macdonald/) - Alex is an early career researcher and open-source intelligence analyst. He is a graduate of MSc Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University. Currently, he works with the NGO OSINT For Ukraine as a Wargaming Analyst, designing and facilitating educational simulation workshops using hybrid threat-based scenarios. He concurrently serves as Editor at JASON Institute, where
- [Casper Wits](https://thehig.eu/team-member/casper-wits/) - Casper is a sinologist, Japanologist, and university lecturer in East Asian Studies at Leiden University. He focuses on the geopolitics of China, Japan, and Taiwan, as well as the EU’s relations with this region. Previously, he worked at the universities of Cambridge and Tübingen. In Leiden, he developed a special course on the growing influence

## Media Appearances

- [NOS News - Economists are sceptical about the impact of US sanctions on Iran](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-news-economists-are-sceptical-about-the-impact-of-us-sanctions-on-iran/)
- [Bureau Buitenland - ‘Economic D-Day’ against Iran](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bureau-buitenland-economic-d-day-against-iran/)
- [Radio 1 - Trump sends ‘loyalty test’ to NATO member states](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/radio-1-trump-sends-loyalty-test-to-nato-member-states/)
- [Nu.nl - Following the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea is now also unsafe again, putting further pressure on global trade](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-following-the-strait-of-hormuz-the-red-sea-is-now-also-unsafe-again-putting-further-pressure-on-global-trade/)
- [VRT Radio 1 - The Houthis are stepping up the escalation: what are they trying to achieve?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/vrt-radio-1-the-houthis-are-stepping-up-the-escalation-what-are-they-trying-to-achieve/)
- [Bureau Buitenland - Armenia: Let go of Putin? & Young people in China are stuck](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bureau-buitenland-armenia-let-go-of-putin-young-people-in-china-are-stuck/)
- [BNR Nieuwsradio - Tens of thousands of North Koreans are working as slaves in Russia: a life without hope](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bnr-nieuwsradio-tens-of-thousands-of-north-koreans-are-working-as-slaves-in-russia-a-life-without-hope/)
- [Houthis block Bab-al-Mandab](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/houthis-blokkeren-bab-al-mandab/)
- [Oil tanker from Dutch shipping company turns over in Red Sea. Another strait blockade?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/olietanker-van-nederlandse-rederij-draait-om-in-rode-zee-nog-een-zeestraatblokkade/)
- [Elias Rutten Expert Interview - The Concert of Hormuz](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/elias-rutten-expert-interview-the-concert-of-hormuz/)
- [Nieuwsweekend - the precairious ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nieuwsweekend-the-precairious-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hezbollah/)
- [Pakistan TV Global - Interview on Iran-US Post-War Dynamics](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/pakistan-tv-global-interview-on-iran-us-post-war-dynamics/)
- [IranWire English - What Do We Know About the Iran-US Agreement?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/iranwire-english-what-do-we-know-about-the-iran-us-agreement/)
- [How shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is gradually getting back on track](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/how-shipping-traffic-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-gradually-getting-back-on-track/)
- [New ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: ‘Significant pressure exerted by the US’](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/new-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hezbollah-significant-pressure-exerted-by-the-us/)
- [A Divided West Seeks Unity at the G7 Summit](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/a-divided-west-seeks-unity-at-the-g7-summit/)
- [US-Iran peace deal: what does this mean for the security architecture in the Middle East?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/us-iran-peace-deal-what-does-this-mean-for-the-security-architecture-in-the-middle-east/)
- [The Geopolitical Merry-Go-Round of Power in the Middle East](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/the-geopolitical-merry-go-round-of-power-in-the-middle-east/)
- [NOS - “He has no say in the matter,” says Trump of Netanyahu, but is that really the case?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-he-has-no-say-in-the-matter-says-trump-of-netanyahu-but-is-that-really-the-case/)
- [NOS - Strait of Hormuz closed for 100 days, “we are on the brink of an even bigger crisis”](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-strait-of-hormuz-closed-for-100-days-we-are-on-the-brink-of-an-even-bigger-crisis/)
- [Nieuwsuur - 100 days of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nieuwsuur-100-days-of-the-blockade-of-the-strait-of-hormuz/)
- [NPO radio 1 - Nieuwsweekend - What can we expect from Modi’s visit to the Netherlands?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1-nieuwsweekend-what-can-we-expect-from-modis-visit-to-the-netherlands/)
- [NPO Radio 1 - Nieuwsweekend - This is what the U.S.'s shift in NATO policy really means](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1-nieuwsweekend-dit-betekent-de-navo-koerswijziging-van-de-vs-echt/)
- [NRC - The train to China, the ship to Russia: these are Iran’s alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nrc-the-train-to-china-the-ship-to-russia-these-are-irans-alternatives-to-the-strait-of-hormuz/)
- [Nieuwsuur NOS - Iran is using the war to drive a wedge between the Gulf states, 'with success'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nieuwsuur-nos-iran-is-using-the-war-to-drive-a-wedge-between-the-gulf-states-with-success/)
- [RTL Z - Modi's billion-dollar market beckons](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/rtl-z-modis-billion-dollar-market-beckons/)
- [RTL Z Nieuws - The 6 key sectors for India](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/rtl-z-nieuws-the-6-key-sectors-for-india/)
- [NOS - Trade interests take center stage during Modi's visit](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-trade-interests-take-center-stage-during-modis-visit/)
- [Nieuwsuur - The BJP's victory in West Bengal and Modi's visit](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nieuwsuur-the-bjps-victory-in-west-bengal-and-modis-visit/)
- [NPO radio 1 - De Rode Draad - Modi visits the Netherlands again after 9 years (1:34:00)](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/modi-visits-the-netherlands-again-after-9-years-13400/)
- [RTL Nieuws - Will Trump's strangulation tactics work? 'Iran will keep this up for a very long time'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/rtl-nieuws-will-trumps-strangulation-tactics-work-iran-will-keep-this-up-for-a-very-long-time/)
- [NOS - Why the Emirates are (now officially) breaking with the powerful oil cartel OPEC](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-why-the-emirates-are-now-officially-breaking-with-the-powerful-oil-cartel-opec/)
- [Will India run into trouble with Trump and the EU now that it’s buying Russian oil again?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/will-india-run-into-trouble-with-trump-and-the-eu-now-that-its-buying-russian-oil-again/)
- [India needs to adjust its economic growth](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/india-needs-to-adjust-its-economic-growth/)
- [EVA - Current events, legal issues, and culture at the table](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/eva-current-events-legal-issues-and-culture-at-the-table/)
- [NOS Radio 1 Journaal  - France, Italy, and “Med9” send an urgent letter to the European Commission regarding “Artic Metagaz”](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-radio-1-journaal-france-italy-and-med9-send-an-urgent-letter-to-the-european-commission-regarding-artic-metagaz/)
- [Nu.nl - War with Iran is looming ever closer for a hesitant Europe](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-war-with-iran-is-looming-ever-closer-for-a-hesitant-europe/)
- [Radio 1 - Dit is de Dag - Help the US in the Strait of Hormuz?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/radio-1-dit-is-de-dag-help-the-us-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/)
- [NOS - Fire near the U.S. Consulate in Dubai following a drone attack](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-fire-near-the-u-s-consulate-in-dubai-following-a-drone-attack/)
- [Nieuwsuur - Gas and oil prices are rising rapidly](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nieuwsuur-gas-and-oil-prices-are-rising-rapidly/)
- [NOS - The global oil crisis has both winners and losers](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nos-the-global-oil-crisis-has-both-winners-and-losers/)
- [EVA - A Closer Look at This Week's News](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/eva-npo/)
- [Nieuwsuur - Iran's power and influence](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nieuwsuur-irans-power-and-influence/)
- [Brusselse Nieuwe - EU introduces 20th package of sanctions against Russia: 'Strict enforcement necessary'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/brusselse-nieuwe-eu-introduces-20th-package-of-sanctions-against-russia-strict-enforcement-necessary/)
- [The A.I. Impact Summit and India as Europe's A.I. ally, according to Macron](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/the-a-i-impact-summit-and-india-as-europes-a-i-ally-according-to-macron/)
- [NRC - Arrest of moderate reformers in Iran shows that they too are being given less and less leeway](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nrc-arrest-of-moderate-reformers-in-iran-shows-that-they-too-are-being-given-less-and-less-leeway/)
- [RTL Z News - Historic trade deal between the EU and India](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/rtl-z-news-historic-trade-deal-between-the-eu-and-india/)
- [Why the EU and India are (only now) concluding a deal: 'Under pressure, everything becomes fluid'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/why-the-eu-and-india-are-only-now-concluding-a-deal-under-pressure-everything-becomes-fluid/)
- [NPO radio 1- spraakmakers - Trade deal with India 'extremely important for European resilience'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1-spraakmakers-trade-deal-with-india-extremely-important-for-european-resilience/)
- [RTL Nieuws - More details emerge about wave of protests in Iran: 'I was very concerned'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/rtl-nieuws-more-details-emerge-about-wave-of-protests-in-iran-i-was-very-concerned/)
- [Nu.nl - New coalition sees Europe as antidote to Trump's America](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-new-coalition-sees-europe-as-antidote-to-trumps-america/)
- [NPO Radio 1/VPRO Bureau Buitenland - Xi purges army leadership](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1-vpro-bureau-buitenland-xi-purges-army-leadership/)
- [NRC - Chinese military leaders removed after unprecedented purge: 'Not seen since Mao'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nrc-chinese-military-leaders-removed-after-unprecedented-purge-not-seen-since-mao/)
- [BNR Nieuwsradio - Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi takes a gamble with early elections, but it could pay off](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bnr-nieuwsradio-japanese-prime-minister-takaichi-takes-a-gamble-with-early-elections-but-it-could-pay-off-2/)
- [Mare - China could set the region ablaze](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/mare-china-could-set-the-region-ablaze/)
- [NPO Radio 1 – De Nacht van… - France intercepts suspected Russian oil tanker: what does intercepting ships entail?](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1-de-nacht-van-france-intercepts-suspected-russian-oil-tanker-what-does-intercepting-ships-entail/)
- [NPO Goed Ingelichte Kring | PowNed - 'This regime has nothing to offer but oppression'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-goed-ingelichte-kring-powned-this-regime-has-nothing-to-offer-but-oppression/)
- [VRT Belgie Radio | De Ochtend Radio - Why Trump will not take military action in Iran after all](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/vrt-belgie-radio-de-ochtend-radio-why-trump-will-not-take-military-action-in-iran-after-all/)
- [NRC Handelsblad - Now that Iran's allies have been weakened, the regime in Tehran is faltering.](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nrc-handelsblad-now-that-irans-allies-have-been-weakened-the-regime-in-tehran-is-faltering/)
- [Jerusalem Post | Opinion - What Maduro’s fall tells Tehran about Trump’s Iran strategy - opinion](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/jerusalem-post-opinion-what-maduros-fall-tells-tehran-about-trumps-iran-strategy-opinion/)
- [NPO Radio 1/BNNVARA Vroeg! - Listen to Hong Kong under pressure: the Jimmy Lai case | Podcasts | NPO Radio 1](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1-bnnvara-vroeg-listen-to-hong-kong-under-pressure-the-jimmy-lai-case-podcasts-npo-radio-1/)
- [NPO Radio - The Iranian regime is like a reed that bends but never breaks, no matter how big the protest](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-the-iranian-regime-is-like-a-reed-that-bends-but-never-breaks-no-matter-how-big-the-protest/)
- [NU-nl | Buitenland - Iranian protesters see no turning back: 'This is history in the making'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-buitenland-iranian-protesters-see-no-turning-back-this-is-history-in-the-making/)
- [Algemeen Dagblad | Buitenland - Iran expert believes protests will be suppressed again: 'Far fewer demonstrators than before'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/algemeen-dagblad-buitenland-iran-expert-believes-protests-will-be-suppressed-again-far-fewer-demonstrators-than-before/)
- [Nu.nl](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl/)
- [Bnr-nieuwsradio - US trade tariffs are making China ‘great again’](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bnr-nieuwsradio-2/)
- [Trouw - How to do it: If you want to organize resistance: New TV series shows what the Netherlands can learn from South Korea](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/trouw-2/)
- [BNR Nieuwsradio - Japanese PM exits, party leadership battle escalates](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bnr-nieuwsradio/)
- [Nu-nl-midden-oostenconflict - European pro-Israel stance under pressure: EU makes itself look ridiculous](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-midden-oostenconflict/)
- [NPO Radio 1 – Dr. Kelder & Co - China's influence & soft power under the microscope](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1-dr-kelder-co/)
- [The Parliament Magazine – Foreign & Security Policy - Op-ed: Iran’s drones give Russia the edge, and NATO the bill](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/the-parliament-magazine-foreign-security-policy/)
- [JForum - The Twelve Day War and New Revelations: Mossad’s ‘ Small Army’ of Women in Iran](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/jforum/)
- [Npo-radio - Zelensky survives the White House, but Putin is the winner this weekend](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/npo-radio-1/)
- [Nu.nl - Zelensky survives the White House, but Putin is the winner this weekend](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-3/)
- [Radio Free Europe – The Farda Briefing - Iran’s Water Crisis Opens A New Front With Israel](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/radio-free-europe-the-farda-briefing-2/)
- [BNR Nieuwsradio - Tens of thousands of North Koreans work as slaves in Russia: a hopeless existence](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bnr-nieuwsradio-4/)
- [Nu.nl - Unity at Ukraine summit: 'Trump will always discuss border issues with Zelensky'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-4/)
- [De Volkskrant - Trump punishes India for importing Russian oil after failed negotiations](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/de-volkskrant-2/)
- [BNR Nieuwsradio - Aging population hits hard: 'Digitalization in Japan is proceeding extremely slowly'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bnr-nieuwsradio-3/)
- [Nu.nl - More and more sanctions against Israel, but it's quiet in Brussels: this is why](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-5/)
- [NU.nl – Buitenlands Nieuws - Some Iranians hoped in vain for the fall of the regime: 'A beating for the ayatollah'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-buitenlands-nieuws/)
- [EenVandaag - Why are India and Pakistan having so much trouble resolving this? And other questions about the Kashmir conflict answered.](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/eenvandaag/)
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad - Analyst: Ball in Pakistan's court, India ready to move on](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/reformatorisch-dagblad/)
- [De Volkskrant – Podcast - Korea expert Remco Breuker: we should have seen earlier that North Korea would supply soldiers to Putin](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/de-volkskrant-podcast/)
- [RTL Nieuws - Olaf (29) ran the half marathon in North Korea: 'Exceeded all my expectations'](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/rtl-nieuws/)
- [BNR Nieuwsradio - North Korea grows and prospers due to its role in the war between Russia and Ukraine](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/bnr-nieuwsradio-5/)
- [Nu.nl - India reportedly planning to attack Pakistan after deadly attack: Here's what you need to know](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-2/)
- [Nu.nl - Shipping companies have a choice: danger in the Red Sea or a 6,500-kilometer detour](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/nu-nl-6/)
- [Radio Free Europe – The Farda Briefing](https://thehig.eu/media-appearance/radio-free-europe-the-farda-briefing/)

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