News - International peace and security

1. Africa Strategy: government presents integrated approach to cooperation with Africa

   The Netherlands is sharpening the focus of its collaboration with Africa by investing more, more specifically, and more ...

   News item | 31-05-2023 | 11:26

2. Fighting in Sudan - Updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

   On 15 April violent clashes between government forces and militias began in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Fighting is also ...

   News item | 26-04-2023 | 10:09

3. Diverse programme international summit on Artificial Intelligence

   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for technologically advanced and future-proof armed forces. At the same time, it brings ...

   News item | 19-01-2023 | 14:14

4. What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

   The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the most important international criminal court that deals with the gravest, unpunished ...

   News item | 01-07-2022 | 16:24

5. Netherlands to intensify military mission in Afghanistan and end involvement in Mali

   The Dutch Cabinet today agreed to step up the Netherlands' contribution to the NATO mission in Afghanistan and to extend it by ...

   News item | 15-06-2018 | 15:45

6. A secure Netherlands in a secure world

   Contemporary threats to our security transcend national borders and local barriers. Internal and external security have become ...

   News item | 21-06-2013 | 15:39

7. Over 60 countries step up sanctions against Syria

   Diplomats from over 60 countries are meeting in The Hague to tighten the sanctions against the Syrian regime and improve their ...

   News item | 20-09-2012 | 12:48

8. Prime Minister to attend NATO summit in Chicago

   Prime Minister Mark Rutte will take part in the NATO summit in Chicago on 20 and 21 May, accompanied by foreign minister Uri ...

   News item | 15-05-2012 | 16:53