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Update of the Strategic Vision 2030: Recommendations

By Eric Kalajzic, Alexander Mattelaer, Caroline Zickgraf, Cind Du Bois, David Criekemans, Delphine Resteigne, Dorothée Vandamme, Jonathan Holslag, Joseph Henrotin, Nina Wilén, Sven Biscop, Tanguy Struye de Swielande,

30 June 2021

The evolving security environment will demand more involvement and commitment from Belgian Defence, for which it is not yet sufficiently prepared. There is a need to develop a more proactive […]

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The Strategic Committee on Belgian Defence: How to Read the Report

By Sven Biscop, Jonathan Holslag, Nina Wilén,

28 June 2021

A band of hardliners with a shopping list: that is how we came across after the debate in the media and in the defence committee of the Belgian Federal Parliament […]

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Biden and Europe, values and interests

By Sven Biscop,

18 June 2021

Before his trip to Europe, President Biden spoke of its purpose as “rallying the democracies”. But international politics is not just a clash between the democrats and the dictators. Indeed, […]

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Grand Strategy in 10 words – A Guide to Great Power Politics in the 21st Century

By Sven Biscop,

14 June 2021

In a world that has returned to great power rivalry, understanding the grand strategy of these powers is crucial. This book introduces ten key terms for analysing grand strategy […]

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World politics in 2021: Infected by rivalry

By Sven Biscop,

14 June 2021

If China is rising, it must be seeking world domination. If Russia is declining, it must be plotting revenge. The United States, in turn, will surely not refrain from anything […]

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Biden’s Visit: Five Must-Do’s in Brussels

By Sven Biscop,

11 June 2021

Trump’s approach to international organisations reminded one of Groucho Marx: “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member”. It was wise, therefore, to postpone the […]

Events

From Secret War to Hybrid War

23 October 2026

On invitation only

During World War Two, some 400 Belgians escaped their Nazi-occupied country and joined the British and American secret services (SOE, SIS, MI9 and OSS). They became Parachute Agents, infiltrated back […]

Armed Forces and Democratic Backsliding: Challenges for Security and Democracy in the Euro-Atlantic Region

16 September 2026

With Louis Alexandre Berg, Associate Professor of Political Science at Georgia State University and Visiting Fellow at Sciences Po Centre de Recherches Internationales (CERI) Professional militaries under democratic control have […]

11th session of the Deterrence and Arms Control Conversations

4 December 2025

On invitation only

The Egmont Institute is pleased to invite you to the 11th session of the Deterrence and Arms Control Conversations with Eirini Lemos-Maniati, Head of Arms Control, Disarmament & WMD Non-Proliferation at […]

In the Heart of Europe: Common Values, Shared Interests

23 March 2026

On invitation only

The expert-level forum brought together representatives from the Benelux countries and Ukraine to strengthen dialogue on security, defence, resilience, and European integration. The meeting opened with an introductory session, followed by a […]

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