The Hague Research Institute
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The Hague Research Institute for Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia is an independent non-profit think-tank & Publication Platform. 🌍
And we're off! Our two-day "Building Bridges" workshop on critical raw materials, organized in collaboration with the University of Groningen, has officially begun! 🌍
June 4, 2025 at 4:04 AM
And we're off! Our two-day "Building Bridges" workshop on critical raw materials, organized in collaboration with the University of Groningen, has officially begun! 🌍
Call for Applications: Summer School!
We’re thrilled to announce the hybrid Summer School Critical Raw Materials and Energy Security: Geopolitical Dynamics in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus 26-28 August 2025. Please use the following link hagueresearch.org/summer-school/
We’re thrilled to announce the hybrid Summer School Critical Raw Materials and Energy Security: Geopolitical Dynamics in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus 26-28 August 2025. Please use the following link hagueresearch.org/summer-school/
May 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Call for Applications: Summer School!
We’re thrilled to announce the hybrid Summer School Critical Raw Materials and Energy Security: Geopolitical Dynamics in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus 26-28 August 2025. Please use the following link hagueresearch.org/summer-school/
We’re thrilled to announce the hybrid Summer School Critical Raw Materials and Energy Security: Geopolitical Dynamics in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus 26-28 August 2025. Please use the following link hagueresearch.org/summer-school/
What role does the shadow fleet play in Russia's oil exports, and how are international authorities cracking down on these evasive tactics? Are sanctions against Russia really working?
Check out the full article by Heleen over de Linden here: lnkd.in/dTYp3XC5
Check out the full article by Heleen over de Linden here: lnkd.in/dTYp3XC5
May 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
What role does the shadow fleet play in Russia's oil exports, and how are international authorities cracking down on these evasive tactics? Are sanctions against Russia really working?
Check out the full article by Heleen over de Linden here: lnkd.in/dTYp3XC5
Check out the full article by Heleen over de Linden here: lnkd.in/dTYp3XC5
Today, join us as we officially welcome our newest THRI research fellow!
Meet THRI Ep. 27: Eva van Zanten 👤
Eva completed her Master’s degree at the College of Europe in Warsaw, specialising in geopolitics, hybrid warfare and EU external affairs.
Meet THRI Ep. 27: Eva van Zanten 👤
Eva completed her Master’s degree at the College of Europe in Warsaw, specialising in geopolitics, hybrid warfare and EU external affairs.
May 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today, join us as we officially welcome our newest THRI research fellow!
Meet THRI Ep. 27: Eva van Zanten 👤
Eva completed her Master’s degree at the College of Europe in Warsaw, specialising in geopolitics, hybrid warfare and EU external affairs.
Meet THRI Ep. 27: Eva van Zanten 👤
Eva completed her Master’s degree at the College of Europe in Warsaw, specialising in geopolitics, hybrid warfare and EU external affairs.
Our THRI Advisory Board Member Valentina Chabert recently met with Dr. Oleksandr Merezhko, chair of the Committee on foreign policy and interparliamentary relations of the Ukrainian Parliament hagueresearch.org/ukraine-in-s...
May 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Our THRI Advisory Board Member Valentina Chabert recently met with Dr. Oleksandr Merezhko, chair of the Committee on foreign policy and interparliamentary relations of the Ukrainian Parliament hagueresearch.org/ukraine-in-s...
New publication: Is Moldova’s energy crisis a chance to finally reunite with Transnistria - or a risk to its EU future?
Check out the full article by Zinaida Negara on our website: hagueresearch.org/how-can-mold...
Check out the full article by Zinaida Negara on our website: hagueresearch.org/how-can-mold...
April 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New publication: Is Moldova’s energy crisis a chance to finally reunite with Transnistria - or a risk to its EU future?
Check out the full article by Zinaida Negara on our website: hagueresearch.org/how-can-mold...
Check out the full article by Zinaida Negara on our website: hagueresearch.org/how-can-mold...
We’re excited to officially welcome the newest member of our Advisory Board!
Meet THRI Ep. 26: Dr. Farkhod Aminjonov 👤
Meet THRI Ep. 26: Dr. Farkhod Aminjonov 👤
April 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We’re excited to officially welcome the newest member of our Advisory Board!
Meet THRI Ep. 26: Dr. Farkhod Aminjonov 👤
Meet THRI Ep. 26: Dr. Farkhod Aminjonov 👤
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How should we assess Azerbaijan's changing relationship with Russia? Dr Agha Bayramov (@hagueresearch.bsky.social) explains how Baku skillfully leverages Russia's vulnerabilities to advance its national interests, especially since the war in Ukraine.
Azerbaijan and Russia: cracks in the relationship?
The crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight due to a Russian missile last December led to public tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia. The response...
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April 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
How should we assess Azerbaijan's changing relationship with Russia? Dr Agha Bayramov (@hagueresearch.bsky.social) explains how Baku skillfully leverages Russia's vulnerabilities to advance its national interests, especially since the war in Ukraine.
Last week, our THRI team attended the conference „The South Caucasus Again in Transition“ in The Hague, organised by Links Europe.
A big thank you to Links Europe for having us! 🌍
A big thank you to Links Europe for having us! 🌍
April 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Last week, our THRI team attended the conference „The South Caucasus Again in Transition“ in The Hague, organised by Links Europe.
A big thank you to Links Europe for having us! 🌍
A big thank you to Links Europe for having us! 🌍
What does President Trump’s return mean for Central Asia? 🌍
Join us for an insightful online panel discussion hosted in cooperation with our partner, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek!
📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00–13:00 CET
📍 Location: Online (Google Meet) lnkd.in/die2XTzr
Join us for an insightful online panel discussion hosted in cooperation with our partner, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek!
📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00–13:00 CET
📍 Location: Online (Google Meet) lnkd.in/die2XTzr
March 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
What does President Trump’s return mean for Central Asia? 🌍
Join us for an insightful online panel discussion hosted in cooperation with our partner, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek!
📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00–13:00 CET
📍 Location: Online (Google Meet) lnkd.in/die2XTzr
Join us for an insightful online panel discussion hosted in cooperation with our partner, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek!
📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00–13:00 CET
📍 Location: Online (Google Meet) lnkd.in/die2XTzr
What challenges and opportunities does the growing significance of strategic trade control (STC) amidst current geopolitical shifts present for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan?
Check out the full analysis by Kamshat Saginbekova on our website: lnkd.in/eXjsfXkb
Check out the full analysis by Kamshat Saginbekova on our website: lnkd.in/eXjsfXkb
March 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
What challenges and opportunities does the growing significance of strategic trade control (STC) amidst current geopolitical shifts present for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan?
Check out the full analysis by Kamshat Saginbekova on our website: lnkd.in/eXjsfXkb
Check out the full analysis by Kamshat Saginbekova on our website: lnkd.in/eXjsfXkb
We’re thrilled to introduce our new THRI research fellow! 🎊
Meet THRI Ep. 25: Niels van der Togt 👤
Niels specializes in EU Eastern neighborhood policies and enlargement, with a focus on EU-Moldova relations.
Meet THRI Ep. 25: Niels van der Togt 👤
Niels specializes in EU Eastern neighborhood policies and enlargement, with a focus on EU-Moldova relations.
March 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We’re thrilled to introduce our new THRI research fellow! 🎊
Meet THRI Ep. 25: Niels van der Togt 👤
Niels specializes in EU Eastern neighborhood policies and enlargement, with a focus on EU-Moldova relations.
Meet THRI Ep. 25: Niels van der Togt 👤
Niels specializes in EU Eastern neighborhood policies and enlargement, with a focus on EU-Moldova relations.
We are happy to present THRI Policy Brief No. 1:
"Unlocking The Economic Benefits of Peace and Building Local Community Resilience in the South Caucasus"
This joint policy paper, co-authored by Armenian & Azerbaijani experts, explores the economic potential of peace and cooperation in the region.
"Unlocking The Economic Benefits of Peace and Building Local Community Resilience in the South Caucasus"
This joint policy paper, co-authored by Armenian & Azerbaijani experts, explores the economic potential of peace and cooperation in the region.
March 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We are happy to present THRI Policy Brief No. 1:
"Unlocking The Economic Benefits of Peace and Building Local Community Resilience in the South Caucasus"
This joint policy paper, co-authored by Armenian & Azerbaijani experts, explores the economic potential of peace and cooperation in the region.
"Unlocking The Economic Benefits of Peace and Building Local Community Resilience in the South Caucasus"
This joint policy paper, co-authored by Armenian & Azerbaijani experts, explores the economic potential of peace and cooperation in the region.
New Publication:
How can we make sense of Russia’s neo-imperialist aspirations?
Read the full analysis by Tamta Pantsulaia on our website: hagueresearch.org/can-russia-e...
How can we make sense of Russia’s neo-imperialist aspirations?
Read the full analysis by Tamta Pantsulaia on our website: hagueresearch.org/can-russia-e...
March 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
New Publication:
How can we make sense of Russia’s neo-imperialist aspirations?
Read the full analysis by Tamta Pantsulaia on our website: hagueresearch.org/can-russia-e...
How can we make sense of Russia’s neo-imperialist aspirations?
Read the full analysis by Tamta Pantsulaia on our website: hagueresearch.org/can-russia-e...
Our Annual Report is out now! Head over to our website to read about our first year as a think tank, our achievements and challenges as well as what we have in store for you in the near future 🌍 hagueresearch.org/wp-content/u...
March 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our Annual Report is out now! Head over to our website to read about our first year as a think tank, our achievements and challenges as well as what we have in store for you in the near future 🌍 hagueresearch.org/wp-content/u...
Another month, another first Monday: Time for a brand new episode of our Spotify podcast „Eastwards“! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/069E... we are joined by Dr. Māris Andžāns . He is not only the Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga, one of THRI’s institutional partners
Episode 10: Shifting Tides - Security Challenges in the Baltic Sea Region
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March 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Another month, another first Monday: Time for a brand new episode of our Spotify podcast „Eastwards“! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/069E... we are joined by Dr. Māris Andžāns . He is not only the Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga, one of THRI’s institutional partners
Today, February 24th, we mark three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and more than eleven years of war.
The Hague Research Institute stands with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, dignity, and survival.
The Hague Research Institute stands with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, dignity, and survival.
February 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today, February 24th, we mark three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and more than eleven years of war.
The Hague Research Institute stands with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, dignity, and survival.
The Hague Research Institute stands with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, dignity, and survival.
What are the Trump administration’s key strategic interests in Central Asia?
Read the full analysis by Ikboljon Qoraboyev here: hagueresearch.org/trump-2-0-an...
Read the full analysis by Ikboljon Qoraboyev here: hagueresearch.org/trump-2-0-an...
February 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
What are the Trump administration’s key strategic interests in Central Asia?
Read the full analysis by Ikboljon Qoraboyev here: hagueresearch.org/trump-2-0-an...
Read the full analysis by Ikboljon Qoraboyev here: hagueresearch.org/trump-2-0-an...
In episode 9 of our monthly Spotify podcast, we are joined by energy policy scholar Kacper Szulecki, research professor at the Climate & Energy Research Group, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), as well as adjunct professor at the University of Oslo open.spotify.com/episode/3Uxa...
February 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
In episode 9 of our monthly Spotify podcast, we are joined by energy policy scholar Kacper Szulecki, research professor at the Climate & Energy Research Group, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), as well as adjunct professor at the University of Oslo open.spotify.com/episode/3Uxa...
Tomorrow will be a very special day for The Hague Research Institute for Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus & Central Asia: We are officially celebrating our one-year anniversary as a think tank and research platform 🎂
January 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tomorrow will be a very special day for The Hague Research Institute for Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus & Central Asia: We are officially celebrating our one-year anniversary as a think tank and research platform 🎂
Our THRI Research Fellow Stefano Cherubini Retamero recently interviewed Teona Macharashvili, a Human Security and ODA Specialist, and Irma Pavliashvili, Chairwoman at Caucasus Open Space (COS). hagueresearch.org/georgias-ele...
January 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our THRI Research Fellow Stefano Cherubini Retamero recently interviewed Teona Macharashvili, a Human Security and ODA Specialist, and Irma Pavliashvili, Chairwoman at Caucasus Open Space (COS). hagueresearch.org/georgias-ele...
What can be said about the current debate on nuclear energy in Kazakhstan? What are some of the main concerns regarding the country’s strategy?
Read the full opinion piece by Zhuldyz Ramazanova on our website: hagueresearch.org/kazakhstans-...
January 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
What can be said about the current debate on nuclear energy in Kazakhstan? What are some of the main concerns regarding the country’s strategy?
Read the full opinion piece by Zhuldyz Ramazanova on our website: hagueresearch.org/kazakhstans-...
What makes the Caspian region so attractive for renewable energy and hydrogen projects? What’s the effect of hydrogen production on Caspian Sea Levels?
Check out the full analysis by Murman Margvelashvili hagueresearch.org/will-water-d...
Check out the full analysis by Murman Margvelashvili hagueresearch.org/will-water-d...
January 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
What makes the Caspian region so attractive for renewable energy and hydrogen projects? What’s the effect of hydrogen production on Caspian Sea Levels?
Check out the full analysis by Murman Margvelashvili hagueresearch.org/will-water-d...
Check out the full analysis by Murman Margvelashvili hagueresearch.org/will-water-d...
We are very excited to welcome our new THRI research fellow! 🎉
Meet THRI Ep. 24: Zinaida Negara 👤
Zinaida is a young diplomat specialising in EU-Moldova relations, currently serving at the Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union in Brussels.
Meet THRI Ep. 24: Zinaida Negara 👤
Zinaida is a young diplomat specialising in EU-Moldova relations, currently serving at the Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union in Brussels.
January 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We are very excited to welcome our new THRI research fellow! 🎉
Meet THRI Ep. 24: Zinaida Negara 👤
Zinaida is a young diplomat specialising in EU-Moldova relations, currently serving at the Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union in Brussels.
Meet THRI Ep. 24: Zinaida Negara 👤
Zinaida is a young diplomat specialising in EU-Moldova relations, currently serving at the Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union in Brussels.