The Security Unit focuses on the nature of security challenges for the world, Europe and the Netherlands and the ability to deal with them. Security is understood as a broad concept, ranging from defence to cross-border security issues. Themes therefore range from territorial defence to cyber threats, from nuclear weapons to migration challenges, terrorism and transnational organised crime.
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Balancing openness, economic security and national security
The European Union and its Member States are hard-pressed to define their strategic interests and devise appropriate measures to uphold technological sovereignty in the field of critical technologies. Export controls have become an instrument for this purpose.
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Institute Clingendael realizes research, training and consultancy for national and international parties.