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The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) convened a focused online webinar, “Bridging Waters: Middle Powers’ Cooperation on Maritime Security,” to examine practical ways middle powers can partner to protect trade routes and uphold freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and South China Sea. The event brought together regional experts and researchers who presented findings from a new HCSS paper series and discussed both preventive and responsive measures for enhancing mariti

Prof. Dr. Marco Marchetti   is a seasoned academic and diplomat with 25+ years of teaching and leadership experience in international law, diplomacy, and governance. Former Deputy Ambassador for the Holy See in Africa and the Maghreb, with governance clearance and extensive involvement in political risk analysis, human rights, and multilateral relations. Currently Full Professor and Chancellor at Nusa Putra University. Expert in legal ethics, compliance, and stakeholder relat

Dr. Atia Ali Kazmi is the President of the Global Peace Strategy Forum (GPSF), a policy organisation committed to high-quality research, strategic advocacy, and advisory work with a global outlook. She is a seasoned scholar and policy professional with more than three decades of experience in research, teaching, and institutional development. Her leadership roles include serving as Director of Global and Regional Studies at the Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and An

As part of its Latin American section, Saint Pierre—a platform dedicated to geopolitical and economic analysis from a global perspective—presents an interview by Joaquin Sáez, researcher of SPCIS. Within this framework, we spoke with Lucas Gualda,  a sinologist who participated in the 2018 Young Program for Young Sinologists organized by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. He is a Mandarin Chinese teacher and a researcher at CeChino, Institute of International Relations,

Dr. Imran Ali Sandano The global North and South are finding that traditional approaches to security no longer fit new challenges. Climate change, pandemics, cyberattacks, and migration are among the challenges that stop at borders. It is very hard to work together, but governments and communities must learn that they need each other more than before.     It is true that for decades, security meant armies, weapons, and alliances. However, this perspective is changing at a lar

Patricia Paul holds a master’s degree in international relations and currently works as a Security Risk Analyst based in Dubai. She specializes in assessing global and regional security threats, with a focus on physical security, geopolitical risks, and threat intelligence. Patricia combines her academic background with hands-on experience to provide actionable insights for organizations navigating complex security environments. She is passionate about developing proactive st

Helen Olafsdottir  is a Security Sector and Development Specialist and has worked for the United Nations for over 18 years and is currently an independent expert working in the Horn of Africa and the MENA region advising several UN organizations. Between 2020 and 2025 Helen oversaw several joint UN security governance projects supporting the Somali government. Prior to that she worked as a policy specialist in areas of rule of law, security and human rights in UNDP New York s

The Centre for the Study of Extremism (CENTINEL) and the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT) co-hosted a compelling virtual webinar titled "Trapped Between Ideal & Identity: Youth Radicalisation in the Age of Paradox."   The event was the first of a two-part series addressing the escalating challenge of youth radicalization in Southeast Asia. With approximately 200 participants from academia, law enforcement, and civil society, the webinar offered a

As part of its Latin American section, Saint Pierre—a platform dedicated to geopolitical and economic analysis from a global...

Dr. Imran Ali Sandano Nontraditional security is about everyday safety. It is food on the table, clean water, a job that pays, reliable...

Dr. Jelena Aparac is an internationally renowned expert with over 20 years of experience in international peace and security,...

Air Vice Marshal Nasser Wyne (Retd) served nearly four decades in the Pakistan Air Force, holding senior command, staff, and...

Distinguished guests from across the world gathered in Hangzhou on 1 September 2025 for the sixth Non-Traditional Security (Hangzhou)...

Prof. Dr. Marco Marchetti  is a seasoned academic and diplomat with 25+ years of teaching and leadership experience in international law,...

As part of its Latin American section, Saint Pierre—a platform dedicated to geopolitical and economic analysis from a global...

Sebastián Schulz As part of its Latin American section, Saint Pierre—a platform dedicated to geopolitical and economic analysis from a...