Strategic autonomy and control points

The world is shifting from open innovation and free trade towards a focus on economic security, strategic autonomy, and protecting critical sectors and technologies.

In his reflection, Ron Oren explains why the choice of method depends on the context you are looking ahead to.

To minimise vulnerabilities, cooperation with like-minded countries within and outside Europe is crucial.

Europe can avoid complacency only by turning urgent insights into joint European action. Read Lotte de Groen’s reflection.

Prepare the Netherlands for a future in which CCU could even contribute to negative CO2 emissions in the long term.

A new analytical method reveals where the Netherlands excels technologically, where it is vulnerable, and how this shapes our strategic freedom.

The Netherlands is deeply embedded in global value chains. Which foreign control points could turn into chokepoints for the Netherlands?

In 2025, we are playing on multiple chessboards simultaneously. How does the Netherlands remain flexible and ensure broad prosperity amidst geopolitical tensions and disruptive technologies? TNO's literature review offers insights for strategists.