The CRM Act in a global perspective
Minerals are essential building blocks for clean energy technologies. As the renewable energy industry will grow, demand for minerals will increase accordingly. A 2020 World Bank Report found that the […]
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Commentaries
Why Belgium Should Create a Territorial Reserve Force
One of the lessons from the war between Russia and Ukraine is the importance of societal resilience and resistance. Since Russia started its invasion on 24 February 2022, Ukraine’s Territorial […]
Decisive elections in the DRC
In December 2023, general elections are supposed to be held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a tense political and security environment. This paper tries to assess current […]
Strategic priorities for the Russian PMC WAGNER: geopolitics, propaganda and mercenary business
The activities of a Private Military Company (PMC) traditionally involve 3 other parties: the Contracting State (which enters into a contract with the PMC and defines the mission), the Territorial […]
On the Necessity of Defending Belgian Interests in Outer Space
Outer space is becoming increasingly important for modern societies. At the same time, space is being transformed from a relatively benign environment to an operational and warfighting domain. NATO has […]
EU Ukraine Strategy should include the Eurasian Spine
The European Union needs to raise its head above the parapet to scan the geopolitical horizon to be able to deal more effectively with a number of key threats. This […]