94 search results for “geopolitics” in the Student website
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Benjamin Kester
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Salvador Santino Regilme on Al Jazeera: ‘Each side of the US–China rivalry wants greater autonomy’
Associate Professor Salvador Santino Regilme comments on Trump’s visit to Beijing on Al Jazeera.
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The Geopolitics of Japan: 2025
Debate, BASIS The Hague, Universiteit Leiden
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Lukas MilevskiFaculty of Humanities
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Nika Kratsashvili
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Leaving Afghanistan: ‘Tensions with Russia and China are rising further’
After an extremely painful conclusion, the Western allies have left Afghanistan and the Taliban have regained supremacy. How will Afghanistan move forward, and what does the departure mean for global relations? Rob de Wijk, emeritus Professor of International Relations and Security, analyses the failure…
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Europe’s Historical Legacy of 1989 in the Geopolitical Context
Lecture, Research talk
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Raafat Shamieh
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Daniel Schade in various media: 'Schengen is like the EU, it isn’t perfect and never can be.'
Assistant professor Daniel Schade of Leiden University was a guest on various German-language media outlets, discussing the state of the Schengen Agreement after 30 years.
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Joris LarikFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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LUCIR Talk: What Peace Science Teaches us About the Conflict(s) in Iran
Lecture
- Europe's geopolitical power in the face of America's authoritarian turn
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Andrew Gawthorpe in several media about Venezuela
University Lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe provided commentary in several media outlets on the situation in Venezuela.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on France24 about Trump’s ambassadors: ‘Controversial’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments on France24 on controversial USA ambassadors in Europe, all appointed by Trump.
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Interview with No King’s movement leader Hunter Dunn by Andrew Gawthorpe
University lecturer interviewed No King’s movement leader Hunter Dunn for the Foreign Policy Centre.
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Salvador Santino Regilme in several international news media on Venezuela
Associate professor Salvador Santino Regilme commented in several international media on the situation in Venezuela.
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Andrew Gawthorpe in Libération: ‘Shortage of long-range interceptors should not be a major problem for Iran’
French newspaper Libération has interviewed university lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe about the war in Iran.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on the Conversation: ‘Attack on Iran one of USA’s riskiest military decisions’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments in an article on the Conversation on Trump’s attack on Iran.
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Sarah Wolff on Global Europe: ‘Lack of reflection in developing EU labor migration policy one of the main weaknesses’
Professor Wolff discusses the EU migration policy on Global Europe.
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Andrew Gawthorpe in Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Choices have to be made about which targets to protect’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments in the Sydney Morning Herald on the possibility the USA have fewer munitions available for other conflict zones, such as Ukraine.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Unclear how Trump will end the war “very soon”’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments on The Conversation on Trump’s statement that the war in Iran will end ‘very soon’.
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Salvador Santino Regilme in Expresso: ‘A peacekeeping body cannot project authority if the war appears to be operationally disorganised’
Associate Professor Salvador Santino Regilme discusses the recent launch of the Board for Peace by President Donald Trump in the Portuguese newspaper Expresso.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Patterns of cooperation between presidents and foreign leaders could have implications for the future
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe wrote an article for The Conversation on how US presidents shift controversial actions abroad to circumvent domestic constraints.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on France24: ‘Donald Trump is frustrated by a situation that is slipping out of his control’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe commented on France24 on Donald Trump’s false claims related to the war in Iran.
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Salvador Santino Regilme on Al Jazeera: ‘King Charles III’s visit is crisis management through ceremony’
Associate professor Salvador Santino Regilme comments on Al Jazeera on the state visit of King Charles to the United States.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on Latin America Reports: ‘Current events in Cuba look like those which preceded what happened in Venezuela’
Latin America Reports quoted university lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe about the situation in Cuba.
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Strategy: Transforming relations with African countries in a new geopolitical era. A practitioner's perspective
Lecture, European Union Seminar
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Salvador Santino in various media outlets on tensions between USA and Venezuela: ‘Pressure helps Trump claim results’
Associate professor Salvador Santino Regilme spoke in various media outlets about the tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has put America’s gun lobby at odds with the White House’
In an article for The Conversation, university lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe explains how the shooting of nurse Alex Pretti has affected the pro-gun lobby, the National Rifle Association (NRA).
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe wrote two articles for the Conversation about Trump’s politics.
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Talk: Israeli-Turkish Relations at the End of the Cold War: The Geopolitics of Denying the Armenian Genocide
Lecture, Book Talk
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Eric CezneAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Grotius Dialogue: The U.S. - China Competition and the Law of the Sea
Grotius Dialogue
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Chibuike UcheAfrika-Studiecentrum
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How vulnerable is the Netherlands to an energy crisis?
The Iran war has pushed up fuel prices and raised concerns about a global energy shortage. How well prepared is the Netherlands? We asked two experts.
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Symposium: Through the Hands of Signers: History of sign language emergence, transmission, and change
Conference
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A quick call about Ukraine: 'Putin wants to be taken seriously'
Suddenly there they were, the Russian soldiers near the border of Ukraine. Since then, reports of tensions between Russia on the one hand and the United States and Europe on the other have dominated the news. What is going on? An interview with Russia expert André Gerrits.
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No ordinary sea: who governs the Strait of Hormuz?
Which law governs the Strait of Hormuz? Under international law, both Iran and the US are expected to comply with the ‘Constitution for the Oceans’. In practice, the situation is more complicated, explains maritime law expert Hilde Woker.
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LDE Space & Society Honours Programme
Do you want to contribute to society and do you have affinity with space? In the LDE Space & Society Honours Programme, you will learn how the two are connected and tackle a challenge in the space sector.
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Mayke KaagAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Harold KosterFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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War in the Middle East: What are the implications?
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have been welcomed by critics of the regime but have also prompted intense concern. They’ve triggered a dangerous domino effect across the region and beyond. Leiden experts share their insights on the potential consequences.
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Jetten at security conference: ‘The new generation should take the lead’
From Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to American ambassador Joseph Poplo, and from former defence minister Kajsa Ollongren to General Onno Eichelsheim, prominent figures attended the first Next Gen Security Conference in The Hague. ‘The Netherlands and Europe must take more responsibility for their…
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Students connect generations in new podcast
A group of Leiden students launched the Van Leiden tot Later (From Leiden to Later) media platform on 27 March. In podcasts and videos, they talk with high-profile alumni about the big issues of today. ‘We want to build a bridge between generations.’
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Podcasts for Whitsun
Fancy listening to a podcast over the long Whitsun weekend? Over the past few months, some excellent work has once again been produced at the faculty.
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‘Universities are changing, but they remain essential to society’
From academic freedom to security and medical breakthroughs: during Leiden University’s 451st Dies Natalis, the speakers reflected on the role of universities in a world of social and geopolitical tensions.
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Leiden conference to look for emerging trends in global governance
Global challenges require global governance answers. For that reason, between 5 and 7 June, the interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) has selected 'Emerging trends in global governance' as the theme of its annual conference. Researchers, students…
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Call for submissions: The fifth edition of the national Historians’ Days will take place in Leiden
Education, Research
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Yung Lin receives Young Scholar Award 2026
Researcher Yung Lin received the Young Scholar Award at the annual conference of the European Association for Taiwan Studies (EATS). She obtained her PhD in 2025 on Taiwan’s public diplomacy.
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The spirit of Leiden in Brussels: successful fourth alumni event
Another successful edition (the fourth!) of the Leiden Alumni in Brussels event took place on 23 February. With a fully booked registration list, it already promised to be a great success in advance. The event took place at the Baker McKenzie location right in the centre of Brussels. As the area was…