The 21st session of the High Studies for Security and Defence began on Friday 18 September 2026. This course is also informally known as the ‘fourth cycle’. From now on,…

On 22 June 2026, the 2025-2026 session of the High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) came to a close with an award ceremony for the approximately thirty auditors. The…

High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) auditors visit the Belgian integrated police As part of the High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) training programme, the auditors…

Regional theme 4: Asia, including Russia Understanding Asia and Russia: Why this strategic theatre matters for European security On 22 and 23 May 2026, the Royal Higher Institute…

Visit to IMEC and VRT On 29 April 2026, the auditors of the High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) took part in a study day dedicated to two essential…

Regional Theme 3: Sub-Saharan Africa On 24 and 25 April 2026, the High Studies for Security and Defence dedicated their eighth seminar to the security, geopolitical and strategic challenges facing…

The court of first instance of East Flanders and the prison of Dendermonde On 26 March 2026, the auditors of the High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) spent a…

Regional Theme 2: MENA Region On 20 and 21 March 2026, the auditors of the High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) spent two days examining the geopolitical dynamics in…

NATO Headquarters On Friday 27 February 2026, the auditors of the High Studies for Security and Defence spent a full day at the NATO Headquarters to deepen their understanding of…

Regional Theme 1: Europe On Friday 20 February 2026, the auditors of the High Studies for Security and Defence (HSSD) attended a compelling session dedicated to Europe’s strategic challenges. The…