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Lesje in staatsrecht helpt tegen afbraak van essentiële taken

13 May 2013

Lesje in staatsrecht helpt tegen afbraak van essentiële taken

Tijdens haar afscheid gaf koningin Beatrix een les staatsrecht, waarop haar zoon tijdens zijn inhuldiging voortbouwde. Dat was prima, want staatsrechtelijke inzichten blijken bij burger en politiek soms te ontbreken.

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China is ook een ontwikkelingsland

8 May 2013

China is ook een ontwikkelingsland

China heeft meerdere gezichten. Megasteden als Beijing, Shanghai en Chengdu bruisen van economische, culturele en sociale activiteit. Met indrukwekkende skylines, geavanceerd openbaar vervoer, schitterende musea en volle Starbucks cafés.

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Crisis en communicatie in China

22 April 2013

Crisis en communicatie in China

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Rob de Wijk

Director of HCSS

Rob de Wijk

Rob de Wijk is the director of HCSS. He studied Contemporary History and International Relations in Groningen, and wrote his PhD dissertation on NATO’s ‘Flexibility in Response’ strategy at the Political Science Department of Leiden University.

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Michel Rademaker

Deputy Director, market and operations of HCSS

Michel Rademaker

Michel Rademaker is a senior policy analyst and deputy director of HCSS. He has a degree in Transport and Logistics, obtained at the University of Tilburg.

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Erik Frinking

Director of the Strategic Futures Program of HCSS

Erik Frinking

Erik Frinking is the Director of the Strategic Futures Program at HCSS. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Leiden University.

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Govert Gijsbers

Team leader for Economy and Society

Govert Gijsbers

Govert Gijsbers studied at the Free University in Amsterdam and obtained his PhD at Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2009.

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Ardi Bouwers

Subject Matter Expert

Ardi Bouwers

Ardi Bouwers is a Sinologist and a journalist. As deputy editor-in-chief of Radio Netherlands Worldwide she has led various editorial teams and projects. She also has in-depth expertise and experience in the field of the international media industry, and particularly on the rise of social media in China.

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Eline Chivot

Strategic Analyst

Eline Chivot

Eline Chivot is a strategic analyst at HCSS. She holds a Master’s degree in Political Science with a major in Economics and Finance from Sciences Po Lille in France.

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Joshua Polchar

Junior Strategic Analyst

Joshua Polchar

Joshua Polchar is a junior strategic analyst at HCSS. He holds degrees in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam (Cum Laude) and in French with International Studies from the University of Warwick (First Class).

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June Vasconcellos

Communication Officer

June Vasconcellos

Communication Officer

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Kelly Noordzij

Secretariat Member

Kelly Noordzij

Kelly Noordzij is involved in the management of the The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies’ back office.

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Maarten Gehem

Strategic Analyst

Maarten Gehem

Maarten Gehem is a strategic analyst at HCSS. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Philosophy and in Comparative and International Politics from the Catholic University of Leuven. Mr. Gehem graduated magna cum laude for both studies.

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Marjolein de Ridder

Strategic Analyst

Marjolein de Ridder

Marjolein de Ridder is a strategic analyst at HCSS. She holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Leuven and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Leiden University and the Clingendael Institute.

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Sijbren de Jong

strategic analyst

Sijbren de Jong

Sijbren de Jong is Strategic Analyst at HCSS. He holds a PhD in EU external energy security relations from the University of Leuven. Prior to receiving his doctorate, he studied Economic Geography at the University of Groningen and Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at the University of Leuven.

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Teun van Dongen

Strategic Analyst

Teun van Dongen

Teun van Dongen is a strategic analyst and PhD-researcher at HCSS. He studied History at Erasmus University in Rotterdam and International Relations and Diplomacy at Leiden University and the Clingendael Institute.

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Tim Sweijs

Strategic Analyst

Tim Sweijs

Tim Sweijs is a strategic analyst. He leads HCSS’s security foresight efforts and is a core team member of the Strategy & Change Program.

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Willem Auping

Strategic Analyst

Willem Auping

Willem Auping is a strategic analyst at HCSS. He holds a masters degree (MSc) in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis and Management from the Delft University of Technology, specialising in modelling, simulation and gaming.

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