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“I actually stopped the war with Congo and Rwanda and they said please please we would love you to come and take our minerals – which we’ll do.” 09 12 […]

The Washington Agreements: Peace for Business is not Enough

By Erik Kennes,

17 December 2025

Africa Policy Briefs

Uganda has long been praised for its progressive refugee policy. Whereas many countries close borders or confine refugees to camps, Uganda operates what is often described as an ‘open-door policy’ […]

Will Uganda’s ‘Open-Door’ Refugee Policy Hold? Aid Cuts and Rising Anti-Immigration Sentiments

By Yotam Gidron, Kristof Titeca,

16 December 2025

Security Policy Briefs

Amid ongoing rivalry between various factions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), severely depleted ranks caused by the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown, purges within the top ranks of the Chinese military, […]

The (In)Auspicious Number Four: An Assessment of the Fourth Plenum of the Twentieth National Congress of the CCP

By Jasper Roctus, Bart Dessein,

15 December 2025

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Events

19 Jan

Save-the-date International Conference Towards a More Resilient Future – The EU’s Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings

20 Jan

A Preparedness Union Promises and Pitfalls

16 Dec

Geopolitical Shifts and Their Economic Impact on Europe: Short-term Risks, Medium-term Scenarios, and Policy Choice

15 Dec

Research talk – The European Peace Facility and the reordering of African security

12 Dec

Implementing the EU Migration and Asylum reforms: scenarios, risks and the year ahead

More events

In the press and on social media

“Grondgebied afstaan is voor Zelensky op dit moment nog altijd onmogelijk”: expert Jan Balliauw legt uit waarom dat zo is

VRT NWS -

15/12/2025

With the opinion of Jan Balliauw. Listen to it here.

Topoverleg vredesdeal Oekraïne

NPO Radio1 -

15/12/2025

With the opinion of Alexander Mattelaer. Listen to it here.

Verblind door dollarbiljetten: Team Trump maakt puinzooi van “vredesdeal” Oekraïne’

Knack -

14/12/2025

With the opinion of Joris Van Bladel. Read it here.

Hoe ernstig is de oorlogsdreiging vanuit Rusland? “Ze breiden hun leger razendsnel uit”

HLN -

13/12/2025

With the opinion of Michelle Haas. Read it here.

New U.S. national security strategy represents shift in transatlantic relations: expert

Bastillepost -

13/12/2025

With the opinion of Sven Biscop. Read it here.

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Latest publications

The Washington Agreements: Peace for Business is not Enough

Will Uganda’s ‘Open-Door’ Refugee Policy Hold? Aid Cuts and Rising Anti-Immigration Sentiments

The (In)Auspicious Number Four: An Assessment of the Fourth Plenum of the Twentieth National Congress of the CCP

Events

Save-the-date International Conference Towards a More Resilient Future – The EU’s Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings

A Preparedness Union Promises and Pitfalls

Geopolitical Shifts and Their Economic Impact on Europe: Short-term Risks, Medium-term Scenarios, and Policy Choice

Research talk – The European Peace Facility and the reordering of African security

Implementing the EU Migration and Asylum reforms: scenarios, risks and the year ahead

Education & Training

3–5 Dec 2025: Implementing the Revised ENA Curriculum – Training of Trainers in Kinshasa

17–28 Nov 2025: Belgian–German Bilateral Generic Training (BGT) in Civilian Crisis Management

20 Oct 2025: Exchange of Expertise on Hybrid Threats with CSDP Experts (Training)

In the press and on social media

“Grondgebied afstaan is voor Zelensky op dit moment nog altijd onmogelijk”: expert Jan Balliauw legt uit waarom dat zo is

Topoverleg vredesdeal Oekraïne

Verblind door dollarbiljetten: Team Trump maakt puinzooi van “vredesdeal” Oekraïne’

Hoe ernstig is de oorlogsdreiging vanuit Rusland? “Ze breiden hun leger razendsnel uit”

New U.S. national security strategy represents shift in transatlantic relations: expert

Latest publications

The Washington Agreements: Peace for Business is not Enough

Will Uganda’s ‘Open-Door’ Refugee Policy Hold? Aid Cuts and Rising Anti-Immigration Sentiments

The (In)Auspicious Number Four: An Assessment of the Fourth Plenum of the Twentieth National Congress of the CCP

Events

Save-the-date International Conference Towards a More Resilient Future – The EU’s Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings

A Preparedness Union Promises and Pitfalls

Geopolitical Shifts and Their Economic Impact on Europe: Short-term Risks, Medium-term Scenarios, and Policy Choice

Research talk – The European Peace Facility and the reordering of African security

Implementing the EU Migration and Asylum reforms: scenarios, risks and the year ahead

Education & Training

3–5 Dec 2025: Implementing the Revised ENA Curriculum – Training of Trainers in Kinshasa

17–28 Nov 2025: Belgian–German Bilateral Generic Training (BGT) in Civilian Crisis Management

20 Oct 2025: Exchange of Expertise on Hybrid Threats with CSDP Experts (Training)

In the press and on social media

“Grondgebied afstaan is voor Zelensky op dit moment nog altijd onmogelijk”: expert Jan Balliauw legt uit waarom dat zo is

Topoverleg vredesdeal Oekraïne

Verblind door dollarbiljetten: Team Trump maakt puinzooi van “vredesdeal” Oekraïne’

Hoe ernstig is de oorlogsdreiging vanuit Rusland? “Ze breiden hun leger razendsnel uit”

New U.S. national security strategy represents shift in transatlantic relations: expert

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