We visited the critical infrastructure of the port of Antwerp. In the morning, we were welcomed by Mr Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of the port authority. After a cruise…

On April 21 and 22, we had a seminar on the Middle East, with political refugees from Iran, Palestine and Turkey as speakers.Session 2022-2023

We visited our national intelligence services. In the morning there was an interesting debate between Vice Admiral Wim Robberecht (ACOS IS) – Deputy Administrator General VSSE Pascal Pétry….

We visited our armaments industry, more specifically Fabrique Nationale Herstal. In the afternoon there was a practical part at the Zutendaal shooting range. Session 2022-2023

On 17-18 March, the auditors of the High Studies for Security and Defence had a seminar on the former Soviet space, at which in particular two Ukrainian speakers…

On March 2, we had the honour to visit the NATO headquarters. Session 2022-2023

This seminar covered the geopolitical game of de great powers. Highlights were, amongst others, the presentations of Jonathan Holslag on China and of Tanguy Struye de Swielande on…

Our seminar on 20 and 21 January dealt with the European Union in relation to security and defence. Once again, we had the opportunity to receive eminent speakers,…

Just like the previous seminar, this month’s seminar also dealt with factors of instability in global politics. The highlight of Friday’s meeting was the panel on terrorism and…

Our visit to the Brussels local police and the federal police on 13 December made a strong impression on us. After breakfast, offered by Senior Official of the…