Commentaries
Welcome address by the New Director-General Bart Ouvry
It is an honor to join the Egmont Institute at this moment in time. We live in what some call a ‘geopolitical era’, and this makes the Institute into a […]
Belgian diplomacy
Publications
Commentaries
Belgium’s EU Decision-Making Process: From Anticipation to Strategic Coordination
Belgium has long been recognised as a committed and experienced actor in European integration. Its federal structure, administrative expertise, and strong presence in Brussels have traditionally enabled the country to […]
Commentaries
The European Union’s Engagement in Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings: A New Frontier for Belgian Humanitarian Diplomacy
Since the turn of the Millennium, the evolving geopolitical landscape and the multiplication of natural disasters related to climate change have had a dramatic impact on humanitarian crises and the […]
Commentaries
Belgium Stays and Chooses Dignity, Humanity and Hope. The New 2026 Humanitarian Strategy.
The international humanitarian system is in turmoil. Armed conflict is once again becoming normalized, and the principle that “might makes right” is experiencing a troubling resurgence. International law and humanitarian […]
Commentaries
Belgium is Right: Borrow… Get the Money… Don’t Get Emotional
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and the Belgian government are absolutely right in proposing that the EU should borrow the money required to sustain Ukraine in its valiant fight […]
Books
Diplomatic Skills: Practical Skills for Everyone
Whether you’re negotiating a deal, giving a presentation, or conducting a challenging discussion, diplomatic skills are invaluable. Diplomats are skilled practitioners when it comes to negotiation, public speaking and debating. […]