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The Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy at the VUB’s Brussels School of Governance. Proud home to the Japan Chair and KF-VUB Korea Chair.
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Join #Brussels360, a 3-day executive course by CSDS, to explore geopolitics, defence, technology and economic statecraft alongside leading academics and policymakers.
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#EuropeanSecurity #Geopolitics #EU
We are really pleased to invite you all to register for the 5th "Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue", taking place in Brussels on 1 December. We will explore the geopolitical, economic and technological dimensions affecting the two regions.
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September 22, 2026 at 12:50 PM
We are really pleased to invite you all to register for the 5th "Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue", taking place in Brussels on 1 December. We will explore the geopolitical, economic and technological dimensions affecting the two regions.
Register
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🎥 If you missed our Brussels Korea Forum on 8 September 2026, never fear! We have just posted the entire recordings of the panels and remarks on our YouTube channel. Join us again for great debates and exchanges between Europe and the Republic of Korea. 🇰🇷 🇪🇺
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September 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
🎥 If you missed our Brussels Korea Forum on 8 September 2026, never fear! We have just posted the entire recordings of the panels and remarks on our YouTube channel. Join us again for great debates and exchanges between Europe and the Republic of Korea. 🇰🇷 🇪🇺
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❗New Analysis❗
"Security Trumps Economics: Prospects for EU-Japan Cooperation in Times of Geopolitical Instability", by Michael Reiterer for WIIW.
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"Security Trumps Economics: Prospects for EU-Japan Cooperation in Times of Geopolitical Instability", by Michael Reiterer for WIIW.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:21 AM
❗New Analysis❗
"Security Trumps Economics: Prospects for EU-Japan Cooperation in Times of Geopolitical Instability", by Michael Reiterer for WIIW.
Read
wiiw.ac.at/security-tru... @wiiw.ac.at
"Security Trumps Economics: Prospects for EU-Japan Cooperation in Times of Geopolitical Instability", by Michael Reiterer for WIIW.
Read
wiiw.ac.at/security-tru... @wiiw.ac.at
Last week, Giulia Tercovich spoke at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where she delivered thoughts on how the current geopolitical environment is reshaping European integration and the need for more diversified partnerships with the Indo-Pacific, including India.
More info
www.jnu.ac.in/node/159898274
More info
www.jnu.ac.in/node/159898274
September 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Last week, Giulia Tercovich spoke at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where she delivered thoughts on how the current geopolitical environment is reshaping European integration and the need for more diversified partnerships with the Indo-Pacific, including India.
More info
www.jnu.ac.in/node/159898274
More info
www.jnu.ac.in/node/159898274
❗️New Research❗️
"Institutionalising Defence Production: Reconceptualising the Role of Institutions and States in European Defence Industrial Policy", by Daniel Fiott in European Security.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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"Institutionalising Defence Production: Reconceptualising the Role of Institutions and States in European Defence Industrial Policy", by Daniel Fiott in European Security.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@europeansecurity.bsky.social
September 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
❗️New Research❗️
"Institutionalising Defence Production: Reconceptualising the Role of Institutions and States in European Defence Industrial Policy", by Daniel Fiott in European Security.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@europeansecurity.bsky.social
"Institutionalising Defence Production: Reconceptualising the Role of Institutions and States in European Defence Industrial Policy", by Daniel Fiott in European Security.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@europeansecurity.bsky.social
❗️New Research❗️
"Crossing the Valley of Death: Why Some EU Technology Initiatives Fail Before Operationalisation", by Antonio Calcara in the Journal of Common Market Studies.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @acalcara.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
"Crossing the Valley of Death: Why Some EU Technology Initiatives Fail Before Operationalisation", by Antonio Calcara in the Journal of Common Market Studies.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @acalcara.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
September 11, 2026 at 6:49 AM
❗️New Research❗️
"Crossing the Valley of Death: Why Some EU Technology Initiatives Fail Before Operationalisation", by Antonio Calcara in the Journal of Common Market Studies.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @acalcara.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
"Crossing the Valley of Death: Why Some EU Technology Initiatives Fail Before Operationalisation", by Antonio Calcara in the Journal of Common Market Studies.
Read here
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @acalcara.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
Great to see Bill Bishop and Sinocism covering Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung's new book, "China's Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping".
Give Sinocism a read
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Give Sinocism a read
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September 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Great to see Bill Bishop and Sinocism covering Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung's new book, "China's Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping".
Give Sinocism a read
sinocism.com/p/xi-at-the-...
Give Sinocism a read
sinocism.com/p/xi-at-the-...
With support from the Korea Foundation, the Brussels Korea Forum 2026 brings together high-level Korean and European experts and policymakers to discuss global security challenges and their impact on Korea-Europe relations.
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September 8, 2026 at 11:20 AM
With support from the Korea Foundation, the Brussels Korea Forum 2026 brings together high-level Korean and European experts and policymakers to discuss global security challenges and their impact on Korea-Europe relations.
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We are live at the Brussels Korea Forum 2026, where we are discussing the most effective ways to boost European-Korean cooperation in economic security, technology and security in the Indo-Pacific. Thanks to the Korea Foundation for their support!
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September 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM
We are live at the Brussels Korea Forum 2026, where we are discussing the most effective ways to boost European-Korean cooperation in economic security, technology and security in the Indo-Pacific. Thanks to the Korea Foundation for their support!
More info
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More info
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❗Register Today❗
The 5th edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue will bring together high-level experts and policymakers from Asia, Europe and America to discuss the geopolitical challenges facing Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Join us on 1 December 2026
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The 5th edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue will bring together high-level experts and policymakers from Asia, Europe and America to discuss the geopolitical challenges facing Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Join us on 1 December 2026
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September 7, 2026 at 9:14 AM
❗Register Today❗
The 5th edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue will bring together high-level experts and policymakers from Asia, Europe and America to discuss the geopolitical challenges facing Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Join us on 1 December 2026
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
The 5th edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue will bring together high-level experts and policymakers from Asia, Europe and America to discuss the geopolitical challenges facing Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Join us on 1 December 2026
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
Our Distinguished Professor, Michael Reiterer, recently spoke to the European Forum Alpbach about Europe's role in the world. You can watch the interview on YouTube via Alpbach Talks.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Our Distinguished Professor, Michael Reiterer, recently spoke to the European Forum Alpbach about Europe's role in the world. You can watch the interview on YouTube via Alpbach Talks.
Watch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhQK...
Watch
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❗️Brussels 360 - 2027 Edition❗️
Join #Brussels360 2027 to deepen your understanding of the forces shaping Europe's future!
📅 3 days in Brussels (2-4 June 2027)
🎓 Expert-led sessions
🤝 Policy networking
Learn more:
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Join #Brussels360 2027 to deepen your understanding of the forces shaping Europe's future!
📅 3 days in Brussels (2-4 June 2027)
🎓 Expert-led sessions
🤝 Policy networking
Learn more:
csds.vub.be/brussels-360/
September 2, 2026 at 7:07 AM
❗️Brussels 360 - 2027 Edition❗️
Join #Brussels360 2027 to deepen your understanding of the forces shaping Europe's future!
📅 3 days in Brussels (2-4 June 2027)
🎓 Expert-led sessions
🤝 Policy networking
Learn more:
csds.vub.be/brussels-360/
Join #Brussels360 2027 to deepen your understanding of the forces shaping Europe's future!
📅 3 days in Brussels (2-4 June 2027)
🎓 Expert-led sessions
🤝 Policy networking
Learn more:
csds.vub.be/brussels-360/
❗A Few Places Left❗
Join us for the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Register Today!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
Join us for the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Register Today!
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September 1, 2026 at 7:18 AM
❗A Few Places Left❗
Join us for the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Register Today!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
Join us for the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Register Today!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
❗SAVE THE DATE❗
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, which will take place on 1 December 2026 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.
A programme will follow soon.
Register today!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, which will take place on 1 December 2026 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.
A programme will follow soon.
Register today!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
❗SAVE THE DATE❗
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, which will take place on 1 December 2026 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.
A programme will follow soon.
Register today!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, which will take place on 1 December 2026 at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels.
A programme will follow soon.
Register today!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
Thanks to our followers for engaging with our analysis. Here are our Top Ten products so far in 2026:
1️⃣ "Japan is Back: What Takaichi's Landslide Win Means for Japan's Security and Relations with Europe", with @epejsova.bsky.social and @cpajon.bsky.social
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1️⃣ "Japan is Back: What Takaichi's Landslide Win Means for Japan's Security and Relations with Europe", with @epejsova.bsky.social and @cpajon.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/s...
August 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Thanks to our followers for engaging with our analysis. Here are our Top Ten products so far in 2026:
1️⃣ "Japan is Back: What Takaichi's Landslide Win Means for Japan's Security and Relations with Europe", with @epejsova.bsky.social and @cpajon.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/s...
1️⃣ "Japan is Back: What Takaichi's Landslide Win Means for Japan's Security and Relations with Europe", with @epejsova.bsky.social and @cpajon.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/s...
❗Register Today❗
We bring you the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Still some places left!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
We bring you the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Still some places left!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
August 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM
❗Register Today❗
We bring you the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Still some places left!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
We bring you the 5th edition of the "Brussels Korea Forum", organised in Brussels with the support of The Korea Foundation.
🗓️ 8 September 2026
📍 NH EU Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
⌛ 09:00-13:30
Still some places left!
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
❗New Analysis❗
"European Defence and Statecraft in 2050: And What Needs to be Done to Get There", by Daniel Fiott for the Centre for Economic Policy Research.
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"European Defence and Statecraft in 2050: And What Needs to be Done to Get There", by Daniel Fiott for the Centre for Economic Policy Research.
Read
cepr.org/publications...
@cepr.org @danielfiott.bsky.social
August 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
❗New Analysis❗
"European Defence and Statecraft in 2050: And What Needs to be Done to Get There", by Daniel Fiott for the Centre for Economic Policy Research.
Read
cepr.org/publications...
@cepr.org @danielfiott.bsky.social
"European Defence and Statecraft in 2050: And What Needs to be Done to Get There", by Daniel Fiott for the Centre for Economic Policy Research.
Read
cepr.org/publications...
@cepr.org @danielfiott.bsky.social
Our researcher, Lotje Boswinkel, recently spoke about allied long-range strike and alliance management at the 2026 #PONI summer conference, organised by CSIS and hosted by the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
More info
nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc... @lotjeboswinkel.bsky.social
More info
nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc... @lotjeboswinkel.bsky.social
August 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Our researcher, Lotje Boswinkel, recently spoke about allied long-range strike and alliance management at the 2026 #PONI summer conference, organised by CSIS and hosted by the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
More info
nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc... @lotjeboswinkel.bsky.social
More info
nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc... @lotjeboswinkel.bsky.social
❗Event❗
Before you head on your summer holiday, there's still time to register for our event on 8 September 2026 the "Brussels Korea Forum". Join us in Brussels for a debate on what can make Europe and South Korea stronger!
Register here
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
Before you head on your summer holiday, there's still time to register for our event on 8 September 2026 the "Brussels Korea Forum". Join us in Brussels for a debate on what can make Europe and South Korea stronger!
Register here
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
July 31, 2026 at 3:12 PM
❗Event❗
Before you head on your summer holiday, there's still time to register for our event on 8 September 2026 the "Brussels Korea Forum". Join us in Brussels for a debate on what can make Europe and South Korea stronger!
Register here
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
Before you head on your summer holiday, there's still time to register for our event on 8 September 2026 the "Brussels Korea Forum". Join us in Brussels for a debate on what can make Europe and South Korea stronger!
Register here
csds.vub.be/event/brusse...
"The EU’s 2026 threat assessment demonstrates that while Europe has developed a clearer understanding of its strategic environment, it remains less certain about the political choices required to respond to it", writes Daniel Fiott.
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July 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
"The EU’s 2026 threat assessment demonstrates that while Europe has developed a clearer understanding of its strategic environment, it remains less certain about the political choices required to respond to it", writes Daniel Fiott.
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Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni, mogąc podzielić się polskojęzyczną wersją książki Steve’a Tsanga i Olivii Cheung poświęconej myśli politycznej Xi Jinpinga.
Zamów tutaj
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Zamów tutaj
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July 31, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni, mogąc podzielić się polskojęzyczną wersją książki Steve’a Tsanga i Olivii Cheung poświęconej myśli politycznej Xi Jinpinga.
Zamów tutaj
instytutnarutowicza.pl/produkt/mysl...
Zamów tutaj
instytutnarutowicza.pl/produkt/mysl...
❗In the Media❗
"Link Defence R&D Support to Testing and Procurement, EU Told". A report by Martin Greenacre for Science Business on Daniel Fiott's recent EP study on SMEs and the EDTIB.
Read
sciencebusiness.net/news/link-de... @sciencebusiness.net @europarl.europa.eu
"Link Defence R&D Support to Testing and Procurement, EU Told". A report by Martin Greenacre for Science Business on Daniel Fiott's recent EP study on SMEs and the EDTIB.
Read
sciencebusiness.net/news/link-de... @sciencebusiness.net @europarl.europa.eu
July 31, 2026 at 2:33 PM
❗In the Media❗
"Link Defence R&D Support to Testing and Procurement, EU Told". A report by Martin Greenacre for Science Business on Daniel Fiott's recent EP study on SMEs and the EDTIB.
Read
sciencebusiness.net/news/link-de... @sciencebusiness.net @europarl.europa.eu
"Link Defence R&D Support to Testing and Procurement, EU Told". A report by Martin Greenacre for Science Business on Daniel Fiott's recent EP study on SMEs and the EDTIB.
Read
sciencebusiness.net/news/link-de... @sciencebusiness.net @europarl.europa.eu
"When the AI Act was discussed, many critics argued that Europe was regulating a technology before it had fully matured... Today, the criticism is that Europe is only reacting after the technological frontier has moved on."
Antonio Calcara in Politico Europe
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www.politico.eu/newsletter/f...
Antonio Calcara in Politico Europe
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www.politico.eu/newsletter/f...
July 29, 2026 at 7:55 AM
"When the AI Act was discussed, many critics argued that Europe was regulating a technology before it had fully matured... Today, the criticism is that Europe is only reacting after the technological frontier has moved on."
Antonio Calcara in Politico Europe
Read
www.politico.eu/newsletter/f...
Antonio Calcara in Politico Europe
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www.politico.eu/newsletter/f...
"We are seeing considerable initiative from our Allies and partners to increase defence spending... That is a very positive development. But the reality is that, after 70 or 80 years, the US still enables a significant share of NATO’s warfighting effort."
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July 27, 2026 at 11:14 AM
"We are seeing considerable initiative from our Allies and partners to increase defence spending... That is a very positive development. But the reality is that, after 70 or 80 years, the US still enables a significant share of NATO’s warfighting effort."
Read
csds.vub.be/publication/...
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❗New Analysis❗
"Advancing the Inclusion of SMEs in the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base", by Daniel Fiott for the European Parliament.
Read
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
#SMEs #EDTIB #EUDefence
"Advancing the Inclusion of SMEs in the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base", by Daniel Fiott for the European Parliament.
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www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
#SMEs #EDTIB #EUDefence
July 27, 2026 at 7:06 AM
❗New Analysis❗
"Advancing the Inclusion of SMEs in the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base", by Daniel Fiott for the European Parliament.
Read
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
#SMEs #EDTIB #EUDefence
"Advancing the Inclusion of SMEs in the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base", by Daniel Fiott for the European Parliament.
Read
www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
#SMEs #EDTIB #EUDefence