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Organisation profile
This research unit has developed an expertise in the organizational analysis of Belgian and European military organizations and in surveys and market research around security and Defense issues, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, job satisfaction, organizational culture and image.
Our vision is to provide a creative approach and to develop social sciences solutions to the current challenges faced by military organizations, during training and operations both at home and abroad.
Our mission is to deliver research support, academic advice and technical expertise to the Belgian Defense both in preparing for and during the conduct of operations. The center aims to gather, assess and report on information that will enhance the organizational effectiveness of the Belgian Defense.
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Profiles
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E-YOUTH: Empowering Youth: collaborative partnerships for inclusive recruitment and training @ the Belgian Defence
Resteigne, D. (Promotor) & Gomes, W. (Researcher)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research › DFR
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GROW-Z: Gen Z Recruitment and Organizational Workforce at the Belgian Defence
Resteigne, D. (Promotor) & Blokerije, L. (Researcher)
1/10/26 → 30/09/30
Project: Research › DFR
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"Today they are going to kill us": Ethnicization of the Nigerian Army (1957-1966) and Consequences for Society
Gomes, W., 27 Jan 2026, In: Armed Forces and Society. p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ATTRITION AND SOCIALISATION OF OFFICER CADETS AT THE BELGIAN DEFENCE
Resteigne, D. & Blokerije, L., 2025, (Submitted) 19 p.Research output: Book/Report › Technical report
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Belgium
Resteigne, D., Belpaire, G. & De Roeck, M., 2025, Military Operations in Response to Domestic Emergencies and Global Pandemics: Implications for Civil-Military Relations. Springer, p. 217-232 (The Military and Society).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Open Access
Activities
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Belgian Defence and Ethnic Diversity
Gomes, W. (Poster presenter), Belpaire, G. (Poster presenter), Resteigne, D. (Co-author) & Belpaire, G. (Co-author)
28 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
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Voluntary Attrition within Belgian Defence
Blokerije, L. (Poster presenter) & Resteigne, D. (Co-author)
28 May 0202Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
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Breaking Barriers: Ethnic Minority Experiences and Coping Strategies in the Belgian Military
Gomes, W. (Co-author), Belpaire, G. (Keynote speaker) & Resteigne, D. (Co-author)
3 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral scientific presentation
Press/Media
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Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Attrition Patterns in Belgian Defense over the past decade.
3/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Wangedrag van enkelingen of structureel probleem? Defensie worstelt met aanpak van grensoverschrijdend gedrag
14/03/24
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Webinar - Belgian Defense and Ethnic Diversity: Integration or Inclusion
3/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Student theses
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Vers une analyse sociologique des opérations militaires multinationales: regards croisés en Afghanistan, en Bosnie et au Liban
Resteigne, D. (Author), Manigart, P. (Supervisor) & Eraly, A. (Supervisor), 2 Oct 2009Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Manning the equipment or equipping the man
Vanderstraeten, F. (Author), Resteigne, D. (Supervisor) & Van Wolputte, S. (Supervisor), 17 Mar 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Les tensions identitaires, entre socialisations et stratégies des acteurs, une analyse comparative des trajectoires : le cas de trente-six élèves africains de trois institutions académiques civile et militaires
van Ouytsel, A. (Author), Manigart, P. (Supervisor) & Nizet, J. (Supervisor), 19 Nov 2013Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis