Independent think tank & diplomatic academy

Clingendael Institute

Clingendael - the Netherlands Institute of International Relations - is an independent think tank and academy on international affairs which aims to contribute to a secure, sustainable and just world.
PublicationTrade and Globalisation
The US–China trade–tech stand-off
PublicationEurope in the World
Gaming the new security nexus
Research ProgrammeChina relations
China relations
Independent think tank & diplomatic academy
Clingendael Institute

Research

Clingendael experts conduct policy-oriented analysis and research on strategic international issues. We offer policy recommendations through our publications, events and presence in the media.
44 Experts
8 Research themes
300+ Yearly publications
Commissioned research

Academy

Clingendael Academy is one of the largest international diplomatic training centres around the world. Every year, international professionals experience our unique training philosophy.
25 Experts
9 Training categories
100+ Yearly training courses
Tailor-made training courses

Trending

This section features trending publications, training courses and news.

PodcastsSecurity and Defence

Podcast: Dick Zandee & Kimberley Kruijver on NATO Leaders Meeting

6 December 2019 - 14:40

Dick Zandee
Kimberley Kruijver
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PublicationsSecurity and Defence

Defence transformation: Witnesses to change

4 December 2019 - 14:51
Danny Pronk
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NewsClingendael

Training for Dutch Relief Alliance aid workers in Afghanistan

4 December 2019 - 13:59
Ron Ton
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PublicationsEurope and the EU

Monitoring and Enforcement in the European Union

3 December 2019 - 10:24
Adriaan Schout
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NewsClingendael

Training Calendar 2020 out now

20 November 2019 - 16:15
Maaike Aans
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Upcoming training courses

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16 - 17 Jan 2020 The Hague
Personal effectiveness

Course on Intercultural Communication

16 - 17 Jan 2020 The Hague
10 Feb - 30 Mar 2020 The Hague
Diplomatic practice

Course International Politics

10 Feb - 30 Mar 2020 The Hague
2 - 3 Mar 2020 The Hague
European affairs

Belangenbehartiging en lobbyen in de EU

2 - 3 Mar 2020 The Hague
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Upcoming events

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16 Dec 2019 The Hague
Europe in the World

Emerging technologies & export control

16 Dec 2019 The Hague
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About us
About Clingendael

The leading think tank and diplomatic academy

Clingendael - the Netherlands Institute of International Relations - is an independent think tank and academy on international affairs. Through our analyses, training and public debate we aim to inspire and equip governments, businesses, and civil society in order to contribute to a secure, sustainable and just world.

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