The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies

Tim Sweijs is a strategic analyst. He leads HCSS’ security foresight efforts and is a core team member of the Strategy & Change Programme. He received degrees in War Studies (MA, King’s College), International Relations (MSc, University of Amsterdam) and Philosophy (BA, University of Amsterdam). Prior to HCSS, he served as a research assistant at NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly. As a strategic analyst, he regularly advises various departments of the Dutch Government on policy themes like the implementation of the National Security Strategy, the restructuring of the national security apparatus, and the transformation of the armed forces. He has designed several policy analysis methodologies in the area of foresight, risk assessment and capability development. His research interests relate to changes and continuities in the nature of conflict and sources and instruments of power. Mr. Sweijs pursues a PhD at King’s College on the use of ultimatums in international crises.