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The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre recognized for its work with the Humanitarian Observatories over two grants
The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre recognized for its work with the Humanitarian Observatories over two grants
- Wednesday 18 Jun 2025
- General
Global South perspectives on NATO
ISS and Leiden University brought a much-needed perspective to the discussion: how NATO is viewed from the Global South.
- Wednesday 18 Jun 2025
- General
How transnational corporate practices are devastating Zambia's economy
This Guardian editorial cites Andrew Fischer's research into wealth extraction from Zambia
- Wednesday 11 Jun 2025
- Publication

Water imaginaries and the Dutch 'polder'
In 'Gathering Water Imaginaries' Farhad Mukhtarov will discuss with artists how water imaginaries inform global water governance, management and investment
- Friday 27 Jun 2025, 14:00 - 15:00
- General
PhD defence by Saba Al Kuntar
In her PhD thesis, Saba Al Kuntar analyses Syrian entrepreneurial activities in urban areas in Lebanon
- Monday 30 Jun 2025, 15:00 - 16:30
- PhD defence
The Ecosystem of Exile Politics: The importance of physical location in diaspora mobilization
In this Development Research Seminar, Susan Banki discusses her book about the exodus and refugee activism of one-sixth of the population of Bhutan
- Monday 30 Jun 2025, 16:00 - 17:00
- Seminar